Former Kansas City Chiefs player Allen Bailey has passed away at the age of 37. His family has confirmed the news.
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The former NFL player's brother, Alford Bailey Jr., told TMZ that he had been found inside of his Florida home. The cause of death is believed to be natural causes.
"Allen Bailey was an excellent teammate, generous man, and kind soul," the Chiefs said in a statement on Wednesday. "We're deeply saddened to hear of his passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."
A Georgia native, Bailey spent his college years with the Miami Hurricanes. He spent four years playing multiple positions on the defense while racking up 107 total tackles, 31 tackles for a loss, 19 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
The Chiefs selected Bailey with a third-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and kicked off an eight-year tenure. He went from a reserve player to a full-time starter while playing defensive end.
Lost a teammate, a friend, a brother. God needed another angel. Rest easy, my brother. 🕊️🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/dujzrXzTiX
— The Cookie Expert (@JeffAllen71) October 21, 2026
Bailey played in 102 games, starting 61, while posting 207 combined tackles, 34 tackles for a loss, 33 quarterback hits, 19.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. He also scored a touchdown on a fumble return.
Bailey's NFL career came to an end after two seasons in Atlanta. He spent 2019 and 2020 playing for the Falcons. He played in 31 games and started nine. He added 2.5 sacks and 41 combined tackles to his resume.
The longtime NFL player also made an impact in George through his Allen Bailey Foundation. This Foundation put on free football camps, organized regular backpack drives to help students in need, and held an annual turkey drive before Thanksgiving to help families in need.
The Allen Bailey Foundation also provided scholarships for high school student-athletes.
"So sad to hear to hear about Allen Bailey," former Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel wrote on X. "He was a great teammate and person. Prayers go out to his loved ones."
