Former Chiefs player Allen Bailey dies at 37
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Key Points:
- Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey, who played for the team from 2011 to 2018, has died at the age of 37, the team confirmed.
- Bailey was drafted in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft and later played for the Atlanta Falcons until 2021; the cause of death has not been officially released, but his family believes it was natural causes.
- Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remembered Bailey as a physically imposing "glue guy" who was essential to the team's cohesion, despite not being a superstar.
- Head coach Andy Reid described Bailey as "dirty tough" and a passionate player, sharing personal anecdotes and expressing sorrow over Bailey's untimely death.
- Reid also noted the tragedy of Bailey's passing at a young age, especially given Bailey's positive impact and the early death of his father.
