Allen Bailey, former NFL defensive end, passes away at 37
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Allen Bailey, a former NFL defensive end, has died at the age of 37. He was reportedly found dead by his wife in their Florida home. The family believes his passing was due to natural causes. Bailey played for the Kansas City Chiefs for eight seasons after being selected in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft, before finishing his career with the Atlanta Falcons. Over his NFL career, Bailey appeared in 133 games, recording 22.0 sacks and 40 tackles for loss.
- •Allen Bailey died at 37, believed to be from natural causes.
- •He was found by his wife in their Florida home.
- •Drafted by the Chiefs in 2011, he played eight seasons in Kansas City.
- •Bailey recorded 22.0 sacks and 40 tackles for loss during his career.
- •He spent his final two NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Allen Bailey, former Chief and Falcon, dies at 37
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