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Jordan Devey, Former NFL Guard, Dies by Suicide at 38
7/25/2026, 12:44:30 PM
Core Event: Death and Immediate Aftermath
Former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey died by suicide on July 23 at 38. His parents, Leslie and Kerry Devey, announced the tragedy and urged open mental-health conversations. Devey is survived by his wife, Linsey, and their four children. A GoFundMe page was created with a $200,000 goal and had raised over $52,000 at the time of reporting.
Background & Context: Football Career and Health History
Devey grew up in American Fork, Utah, and after a two-year mission in Costa Rica returned to football at Snow College before transferring to the University of Memphis, where he played in 2011-12. Undrafted in 2013, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens and later joined the New England Patriots’ practice squad, appearing in six games during the Patriots’ Super Bowl XLIX championship season. He also spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs (three seasons), Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, and Buffalo Bills, ending an eight-year NFL career in 2021. After retirement he lived in Idaho, coaching at Eagle High School and mentoring youth football.
Devey’s early life included Osgood-Schlatter disease, a knee condition that delayed his football participation.
Data & Statistics
- Height: 6 ft 7 in.
- NFL tenure: eight seasons (2013-2021).
- Teams: Ravens, Patriots, 49ers, Chiefs, Raiders, Bills.
- Super Bowl champion: XLIX (Patriots).
- GoFundMe: $200,000 goal; $52,387 raised.
Official Statements & Responses
Leslie Devey said the family believes Jordan may have suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition linked to repeated head impacts in football. “We believe that he possibly suffered from CTE,” she said, adding the disease could have contributed to his death. Kerry Devey reflected, “You think you’re strong until something like this happens… and it brings you to your knees.” Both parents urged the public to discuss mental health openly and to seek help.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He was off the growth charts,” — Leslie Devey, mother
- “He was always energetic, athletic, kind, generous, full of laughs,” — Leslie Devey
- “We believe that he possibly suffered from CTE,” — Leslie Devey
- “We want people to understand that it’s okay to reach out,” — Leslie Devey
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The cause of death is confirmed as suicide, but the role of CTE remains speculative. No medical autopsy or definitive diagnosis has been released.
Resources and Support
The article notes the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as a resource for individuals experiencing mental-health distress, echoing the Deveys’ call for community outreach and support.
