Former Chiefs lineman Allen Bailey dies at 37

Spent majority of 10-year career in Kansas City

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 38m1 min read

Allen Bailey, a former NFL player who spent the majority of his 10-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died at Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Allen Bailey died at age 37. He spent the majority of his 10-year NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Why it matters: A 10-year NFL tenure with most of it in Kansas City made Bailey a longtime part of the Chiefs defensive line rotation. His death at 37 marks the early loss of a player from recent Chiefs rosters.

What to watch: Tribute plans and additional details from family and team are expected.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-10-21T21:55:07.852918+00:00

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