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Categories: HEALTH · SPORTS

NFL player suicide and mental‑health concerns

Entities: New England Patriots · Jordan Devey · Linsey Devey · National Football League (NFL) · Eagle High School (Idaho)

Overview

In late July 2026, former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey, a Super Bowl XLIX champion, died by suicide in Idaho. Initial reports detailed his death, his wife’s announcement on social media, the family’s GoFundMe fundraiser and the family’s belief that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) may have contributed to his mental‑health struggles.

A follow‑up piece two days later highlighted the broader implications, noting that Devey’s parents called for heightened awareness of mental‑health issues among current and former athletes, referenced his organ donation, and stressed the difficulty of diagnosing CTE post‑mortem. The narrative shifted from the personal tragedy to a wider call for support and resources for players dealing with similar challenges.

Timeline

  1. about 16 hours ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Jordan Devey’s Death Highlights NFL Mental Health Concerns

    Former NFL champion Jordan Devey, 38, died by suicide in Idaho; his family suspects CTE involvement and urges greater mental‑health awareness for athletes.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 46 sources
    Jordan Devey, Former NFL Super Bowl Champion, Dies at 38

    Jordan Devey, 38, former NFL guard and Super Bowl XLIX champion, died by suicide on July 21, 2026. He played 44 games, coached in Idaho, and a GoFundMe raised over $90k for his wife Linsey and four children; C

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