Northern Iowa tight end Parker Sutherland dies

Northern Iowa freshman tight end Parker Sutherland has died, the university announced on Saturday. Sutherland, a native of Iowa City, Iowa, played in four games during the 2025 season. Northern Iowa coach Todd Stepsis expressed condolences to Sutherland's family, highlighting the player's character and potential. The university confirmed that Cedar Falls Fire & Rescue responded to a call at the UNI Athletics facilities on Thursday, though further details remain undisclosed. CBS 2 in Cedar Rapids reported that Sutherland collapsed during a workout. He participated in games against Utah Tech, North Dakota, Illinois State, and Murray State and was a second-team all-state player at Iowa City High School in 2024. Athletic director Megan Franklin described the day as heartbreaking for the Panther Athletics family.