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Prayers Pour in From Brittany Mahomes & Well-Wishers as Ex-Chiefs Star’s Wife Shares Heartbreaking Message Months After Tragedy

Former Kansas City Chiefs guard Jordan Devey was only 38 years old when he died on July 21, 2026. He left behind a loving wife, Linsey, and four young children. Months later, Linsey shared a heartbreaking post remembering her late…

By Soheli Tarafdar · Essentially Sports

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 2:42 AM

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Brittany Mahomes and fans shared supportive messages after late former Chiefs player Jordan Devey's wife posted an emotional tribute.
Linsey Devey opened up about faith, mental illness, and raising four children following her husband's death in July 2026.
Jordan Devey played seven NFL seasons with five franchises, including the Kansas City Chiefs from 2016 to 2018.

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Brittany Mahomes and supporters sent prayers and messages of encouragement to Linsey Devey, the widow of former Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Jordan Devey, following an emotional social media post. Jordan passed away on July 21, 2026, at age 38, leaving behind his wife and four young children. In an October 2 post, Linsey reflected on faith, grief, and navigating her late husband's struggles with mental illness while raising their children.

Jordan played in 44 NFL games across seven seasons for five franchises, including a stint with Kansas City from 2016 to 2018. Following his death, his mother, Leslie Devey, revealed that the family believes he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) due to football-related head trauma.

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