Bailey's brother, Alford Bailey Jr., told TMZ that Bailey's wife found him dead at their Florida home on Tuesday.Bailey's family believes he died of natural causes, according to TMZ.
No official cause of death has been released."Allen Bailey was an excellent teammate, generous man, and kind soul.We're deeply saddened to hear of his passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends," the Chiefs posted in a statement.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEAllen Bailey gave a thumbs up to teammate Dustin Colquitt in the closing minute of the Chiefs' 30-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct.
7, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo.(David Eulitt/Getty Images)Bailey played in the NFL for 10 seasons.
The Chiefs drafted him in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Miami.Bailey spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Chiefs before signing a two-year, $10.5 million contract with the Falcons in 2019.In March 2020, the Falcons gave Bailey a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension, but released him in 2021 to save $4.5 million.
He never played in the NFL again.In 10 seasons, Bailey played in 133 games (including 70 starts), recording 248 tackles and 22 sacks.Chiefs coach Andy Reid called him one of his favorite players.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey scores a touchdown during an NFL game between the Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams on Nov.19, 2018, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif.
(Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)"Sad news, the passing of Allen Bailey.Our hearts go out to his family, prayers are with them.
Way too young, obviously, one of my favorite players.Great kid, just sorry to see that happen to him," Reid told reporters on Wednesday.Bailey stood 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighed 288 pounds.
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