SUMMARY
- Former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey, who won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots, died this week at age 38.
- His family confirmed in a GoFundMe post that Devey died by suicide; his parents told a local news outlet they believe he had been suffering from CTE.
- Devey is survived by his wife, Linsey, and their four children. He had recently been working as a football coach at Eagle High School in Idaho.
Former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey, a member of the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl XLIX championship roster, has died at age 38.
Devey went undrafted out of Memphis in 2013 and signed briefly with the Baltimore Ravens before joining the Patriots’ practice squad that September.
He earned a spot on New England’s active roster in 2014, starting several games at guard as the team went on to defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX.
The Patriots traded him to the San Francisco 49ers the following year, where he saw the most extended playing time of his career.
He went on to spend three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, followed by one year stints with the Las Vegas Raiders and Buffalo Bills. Over his eight-year NFL career, Devey appeared in 44 regular-season games with 21 starts.
Devey’s wife, Linsey, announced his death in an emotional social media post, sharing tributes to their 15 years together and their four children.
A GoFundMe page set up to support the family stated that Devey died by suicide. His parents told Fox 13 Salt Lake City that they believe he had been dealing with CTE, a degenerative brain condition linked to repeated head trauma in contact sports.
Devey’s death adds to an ongoing conversation in football about CTE and mental health among former players, an issue that has drawn increased attention across the NFL in recent years as more retired athletes and their families speak publicly about it.
After retiring from the NFL, Devey and his family relocated to Eagle, Idaho, where he worked as a volunteer coach for his children’s teams and was recently named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Eagle High School.
| Team | Years |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 2013 (practice squad) |
| New England Patriots | 2013–2014 (Super Bowl XLIX champion) |
| San Francisco 49ers | 2015 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 2016–2018 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 2019 |
| Buffalo Bills | 2020 |
The Las Vegas Raiders honored Devey with an “In Memoriam” post, writing that he “will be remembered not only for his contributions on the field, but for the relationships he built.”
Linsey Devey wrote on social media, “You were our hero and our hearts ache in your absence.”
The GoFundMe campaign set up for Devey’s wife and children remains active to help with medical and financial costs. No additional details about his death have been released.
How did Jordan Devey die?
Devey’s family confirmed in a GoFundMe statement that he died by suicide. His parents have said they believe he was affected by CTE.
What team did Jordan Devey win a Super Bowl with?
Devey won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots in the 2014 season, appearing as a reserve offensive lineman.
Who survives Jordan Devey?
He is survived by his wife, Linsey, and their four children.
SOURCE:
ESPN
