Jordan Devey, a former NFL offensive lineman and Super Bowl XLIX champion, died by suicide at 38, and his parents say they believe chronic traumatic encephalopathy may have played a role in his death.
His family has also stressed that Devey was never diagnosed with CTE and that he could not be tested after his death. What is clear from the accounts so far is that Devey leaves behind a wife, four children, a football community that still remembers his path, and a family asking the public to keep talking about mental health and repeated head trauma.
The family’s announcement came on a painfully specific date
Devey’s wife, Linsey, confirmed the death in an Instagram tribute posted July 23, the day that would have marked their 15th wedding anniversary. She wrote that their four children have his eyes, freckles, and compassion, and called him “our hero” as the family grieved in public.
Devey died Tuesday, July 21, according to statements from the family. A GoFundMe set up for Linsey and their four children confirmed the death by suicide and had raised more than $90,000 toward a $200,000 goal.
Public reaction arrived quickly online, with posts sharing the news and pointing back to Devey’s time in New England.
🚨🚨HEARTBREAKING NEWS🚨🚨 Former #NFL Super Bowl Champion Jordan Devey has died at the age of 38. Devey played for the Patriots, Ravens, Chiefs, Raiders and Bills during his NFL career. Devey r
🚨🚨HEARTBREAKING NEWS🚨🚨 Former #NFL Super Bowl Champion Jordan Devey has died at the age of 38. Devey played for the Patriots, Ravens, Chiefs, Raiders and Bills during his NFL career. Devey r
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Devey entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013, joined the New England Patriots’ practice squad later that year, and was promoted to the active roster during the 2014 season. He became a Super Bowl champion when New England defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Super Bowl XLIX.
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