Former Chiefs DE Allen Bailey dies at age 37: ‘Just a good guy’

Bailey, a 2011 third-round pick, played 10 seasons in the NFL, including eight in Kansas City and two in Atlanta.

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 7:39 PM

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Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey has died at age 37.
The Kansas City Chiefs announced his passing, but the cause of death was not disclosed.
Bailey played eight seasons in Kansas City before spending his final two NFL years with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey has passed away at the age of 37, the team announced on Tuesday. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid offered his condolences to Bailey's family during a news conference, praising Bailey as an honest worker on the field and one of his favorite players.

Bailey was selected by Kansas City in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft and played eight seasons for the franchise before concluding his career with the Atlanta Falcons. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes remembered him as a key locker room presence and glue guy. Over his 10-year NFL career, Bailey recorded 22 sacks and 248 tackles.

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Former Chiefs DE Allen Bailey dies at age 37: ‘Just a good guy’

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