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Allen Bailey Dies At 37: Remembering His Chiefs Career And Legacy

Allen Bailey dies at 37, according to published reports, after a decade in the NFL. Bailey’s brother, Alford Bailey Jr., told TMZ that Bailey’s wife found him dead at their Florida home on October 20, 2026.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 7:58 PM
Allen Bailey Dies At 37: Remembering His Chiefs Career And Legacy
Key Things to Know
  • Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Allen Bailey died at age 37 on October 20, 2026.
  • Bailey's family believes he died of natural causes, though an official cause of death has not been announced.
  • Drafted in 2011, Bailey played eight seasons with Kansas City and two with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Allen Bailey has died at the age of 37 at his Florida home on October 20, 2026. Bailey's brother, Alford Bailey Jr., stated that his wife found him and the family believes he passed away from natural causes. An official cause of death has not yet been announced.

Bailey played 10 seasons in the NFL after being drafted by Kansas City in the third round in 2011. He spent eight seasons with the Chiefs before concluding his career with the Atlanta Falcons in 2020, totaling 248 tackles, 22 sacks, and founding the Allen Bailey Foundation to aid local communities.

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