Allen Bailey, former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end, dies at 37

Former NFL defensive end Allen Bailey has died at the age of 37. His body was discovered by his wife at their residence in Florida on Tuesday, October 20.

Bailey’s brother, Alford Bailey Jr., stated that the family believes the former athlete died of natural causes, though an official cause of death has not yet been released by authorities.

A veteran of the league, Bailey played 10 seasons in the NFL, spending eight seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2011 to 2018 before joining the Atlanta Falcons. During his career, he appeared in 133 regular-season games, recording 22 sacks and 248 combined tackles.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed their grief following the announcement. Reid described Bailey as “one of my favorite players” and a “great kid,” while the Chiefs organization released a statement highlighting his generosity and character.