Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes lead the tributes after the ex-Kansas City defensive end was found dead at his Florida home.
The Kansas City Chiefs are grieving after former defensive end Allen Bailey died at the age of 37. His wife found him at their home in Florida on Tuesday.
Bailey is believed to have died of natural causes. Details beyond that have not been shared, and the focus for those who knew him has been on remembering the man and supporting his family.
He spent eight seasons with the Chiefs, working on the defensive line. Head coach Andy Reid, who coached him in Kansas City, said the news left him feeling sick, a reaction that reflects how deeply it has hit the franchise.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes also spoke of his sadness, joining Reid in paying tribute to a former teammate remembered warmly inside the Chiefs locker room. Our thoughts are with Bailey's wife, his family, friends and everyone who shared a field with him.
