The NFL community sadly learned Wednesday that former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey has passed away. He was 37.
Bailey, a former All-ACC player at Miami, was selected by the Chiefs with the 86th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He stayed with Kansas City through the 2018 season, racking up 207 tackles, 33 QB hits, 19.5 sacks and seven fumble recoveries. He then spent two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons before hanging up his cleats.
According to TMZ, Bailey’s wife found him dead insider their Florida home on Tuesday. The family believes he died of natural causes.
Additional details regarding Bailey’s death have not been released at this time.
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Devastating loss for the football world.
“This is so sad. Such a good person and teammate,” former Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz said.
“Natural causes at 37. Life is too short,” one fan commented.
“Really sad news. Got a chance to know Allen when I covered #UM #Canes and he was a joy to interact with, always seemed to be grinning and laughing,” Steve Gorten of the Miami Herald wrote.
“RIP to Canes legend Allen Bailey,” another fan said.
There’s no question Bailey made an impact on so many players, fans and media members during his life.
Our thoughts are with Bailey’s loved ones.
