‘He was a great kid’: Chiefs mourn death of former player Allen Bailey at age of 37
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey died at age 37, with his wife discovering him at their Florida home; his death is believed to be from natural causes.
- Chiefs head coach Andy Reid expressed deep sadness, highlighting Bailey's positive impact and noting the tragedy of losing someone so young, especially as Bailey's father also passed away early.
- Quarterback Patrick Mahomes recalled Bailey as a key teammate and "glue guy" who helped hold the team together, emphasizing the team's commitment to support Bailey's family.
- Bailey, who played two seasons with Mahomes after being drafted in 2017, grew up on Sapelo Island, a remote Georgia barrier island with a very small population and limited infrastructure.
