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Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey found dead at 37
Allen Bailey, a former defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, was discovered deceased in his Florida home at age 37.
Bailey's wife found him dead inside their residence in Florida, according to his brother Alford Bailey Jr. The family believes the cause was natural. Bailey spent eight seasons with the Chiefs after being drafted in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft, later playing two years for Atlanta before his 2021 release. Over 133 regular-season games he recorded 22 sacks and 248 combined tackles.
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The death of a former NFL player draws attention to athlete health and the legacy of a notable defensive end.
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