NFL Veteran Jordan Devey Passes Away at 38 in Tragic Loss
WHO:
Los Angeles Times - Jordan Devey was known for his “unwavering dedication to serving others” and was deeply loved by players who saw him as a mentor, role model, and friend.
Fox 13 News Utah - Jordan Devey's parents, Leslie and Kerry Devey, emphasized the importance of mental health conversations following their son's death.
US Magazine - Linsey Devey, Jordan's wife, announced his death on Instagram, stating, "Today would have been our 15th year anniversary."
Heavy - Brittany Mahomes urged fans to pray for and support Jordan Devey's family after his tragic death.
Fox News - Jordan Devey, Super Bowl XLIX champion, and Eagle High School coach.
NBC Sports - Jordan Devey, former NFL offensive lineman.
WHAT:
NBC Sports - Devey played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2016 through 2018 and for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019.
NBC Sports - Devey's family revealed he died on a Tuesday.
Fox 13 News Utah - Jordan Devey's parents stated he was an organ donor, a decision they only learned about after his death.
ESPN - Devey played in seven regular-season games for the Patriots during the 2014 season when they won the Super Bowl.
ESPN - Devey played 15 games with nine starts for the San Francisco 49ers the year after winning the Super Bowl with the Patriots.
ESPN - Devey's wife, Linsey, stated that he died days before the couple's 15th anniversary.
ESPN - Devey retired in 2021 after playing one game for the Buffalo Bills in 2020.
ESPN - A post on a fundraising page described Devey's death as a tragic event, stating, "Tragically, Jordan took his own life, leaving his family to navigate an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time."
Fox News - Jordan Devey left behind a wife and four children.
Fox News - Jordan Devey died by suicide at the age of 38.
NBC Sports - Devey played for five NFL teams over eight years and appeared in 44 regular-season games with 21 starts.
WHERE:
Fox 13 News Utah - Devey was born and raised in American Fork, Utah.
NBC Sports - Devey was undrafted out of Memphis and initially signed with the Ravens.
WHEN:
NBC Sports - Devey was undrafted in 2013 and signed with the Patriots in 2013 and 2014.
WHY:
Fox 13 News Utah - Leslie Devey expressed that they believe Jordan was fighting a battle with mental health issues that went unnoticed by his loved ones.
ESPN - Devey's mother, Leslie, stated that the family believes he suffered from CTE but cannot test for it due to the circumstances of his death.
ESPN - Devey's mother, Leslie, mentioned that the family believes he suffered from CTE but noted they won't be able to test for the disease based on the circumstances of his death.
NBC Sports - Devey's parents believe he suffered from CTE, which they think contributed to his death.
NBC Sports - Devey's parents believe he suffered from CTE.
HOW:
Fox 13 News Utah - Devey served on a two-year mission in Costa Rica with the Church of Latter Day Saints before his football career.
Fox 13 News Utah - Leslie Devey mentioned that Jordan was a devoted member of the LDS Church and served on a mission to Costa Rica.
NBC Sports - Devey won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots in his second year in New England.
Jordan Devey, who was deeply loved by players as a mentor and friend, has passed away, according to his family. He played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2016 to 2018 and for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019, and was born and raised in American Fork, Utah. Before his football career, Devey dedicated two years to serving on a mission in Costa Rica with the Church of Latter Day Saints.