Former Chiefs, Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey dead at 37

Former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey died Tuesday at 37.

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 COVERAGE 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.

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