Former Chiefs defensive end dead at 37, Andy Reid confirms

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) -- A former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey has died, the team confirmed in their news conference on Wednesday.

Allen Bailey, who played with the Chiefs from 2011 through 2018, has died at the age of 37, Andy Reid confirmed.

"Sad news, passing of Allen Bailey. Our hearts goes out to his family. Prayers are with them, way too young obviously," Reid said. "Way too young, obviously. One of my favorite players. Great kid, just sorry to see that happen."

Alfred Allen, Bailey's brother, told TMZ Sports that his body was discovered in his Florida home on Tuesday.

Bailey's cause of death has not yet been announced.

Allen Bailey was drafted in the 3rd round, 86th pick of the 2011 draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He played in 102 games with 19.5 sacks and 34 tackles for loss.

In 2019, Bailey signed a two-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons, where he appeared in 15 games; he was later released in 2021.