Former Chiefs, Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey dead at 37
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Key Points:
- Former NFL defensive end Allen Bailey, who played 10 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons, died Tuesday at age 37; his wife found him at their Florida home, with family believing natural causes were involved, though no official cause has been released.
- Bailey was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft and spent eight seasons with them before signing with the Falcons in 2019; he played in 133 games, recording 248 tackles and 22 sacks over his career.
- Chiefs coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed deep sadness over Bailey's passing, highlighting his role as a beloved teammate and key contributor to the team dynamic.
- Bailey was remembered as a generous and kind individual, with teammates emphasizing his importance beyond statistics as a "glue guy" who helped make plays and support the team.
