Tragic former Kansas City Chiefs star Allen Bailey’s death at 37 investigated by police as ‘cause of death’ is revealed

Police have launched an official investigation into the death of former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey, who died at age 37. Deputies from the Clay County Sheriff's Office responded to a Tuesday morning report of a person in cardiac arrest at Bailey's home in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Authorities discovered Bailey in his garage, where he was pronounced dead approximately ten minutes later.

According to Bailey's brother, the former NFL star's wife found him inside the home, and the family believes he died from natural causes. Bailey played college football for the University of Miami before spending eight seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and finishing his career with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes paid tribute, describing Bailey as a respected teammate and glue guy.