Former Chiefs lineman Allen Bailey dies at 37
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Key Points:
- Allen Bailey, a former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman who played 10 seasons in the NFL, died at age 37, as confirmed by his brother Alford.
- The Chiefs and head coach Andy Reid expressed their condolences, highlighting Bailey as an excellent teammate and a kind person.
- Bailey was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft and started 61 games over eight seasons, recording 207 tackles and 19.5 sacks.
- He is remembered for a key defensive touchdown in a 2018 game against the Los Angeles Rams, though the Chiefs ultimately lost that high-scoring match.
- After leaving the Chiefs, Bailey played two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons before being released in 2021; he was also a standout player at the University of Miami with multiple All-ACC honors.
