Former Kansas City Chiefs Star Allen Bailey Dead At 37
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Key Points:
- Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey has died at age 37, with his family believing the cause was natural, though no official cause has been released.
- Bailey was found dead in his Florida home on Tuesday, prompting condolences from Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, teammates, and the NFL community.
- Drafted in the third round in 2011 out of Miami, Bailey played eight seasons with the Chiefs and Falcons, recording 248 tackles and 22 sacks in 133 regular-season games.
- Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes recalled Bailey as a key "glue guy" on the team and expressed sorrow over the loss, emphasizing support for Bailey’s family.
- Bailey was a two-time All-ACC selection at Miami and hailed from Sapelo Island, Georgia; Reid noted the tragedy of Bailey’s young passing, especially given his family history.
