- Austin Ekeler played for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL on Sunday
- He paid a touching tribute to his late agent on Monday afternoon on social media
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LA Chargers star Austin Ekeler is mourning the loss of his agent, Cameron Weiss who has tragically died at the age of 38.
Ekeler took to Instagram to pay tribute to Weiss shortly after his agency, Dynamic Sports Group, confirmed his passing with their own statement.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Weiss died on Sunday from cancer.
The 28-year-old Ekeler wrote: ‘Only one agent ever reached out to me coming out of college. Since then you’ve been like a brother to me. You will always live on in my story. Rest in peace to a real one.’
Dynamic Sports Group said in a statement: ‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Cameron Weiss, our dear friend and business partner.
Austin Ekeler posted a tribute on Instagram after his agent Cameron Weiss (left) died age 38
‘Cameron was a remarkable individual who touched and impacted the lives of so many.
‘His dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to his family, friends and clients will always be remembered.
‘Moving forward at Dynamic Sports Group, Cam’s legacy will live on as we continue to serve our family of clients and he would have.’
According to the Dynamic Sports website, Weiss co-founded the company in 2019 and dedicated his free time to philanthropic causes such as helping cancer research and animal rescue.
The 28-year-old Ekeler, a running back. played for the Charges on Sunday’s season-opening game against Miami Dolphins.
His team narrowly lost, 36-34, with Ekeler scoring the first touchdown of the game.
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