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Former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey, a Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, has died by suicide at age 38, his family announced on social media. The death occurred shortly before his 15th wedding anniversary. In an interview with Fox 13, Devey's parents expressed the suspicion that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts common in football. Devey played seven NFL seasons (2013-2020) for five teams, including the Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and Buffalo Bills, appearing in 44 games. He won Super Bowl XLIX with the Patriots but did not play in the final. CTE is incurable and often diagnosed only post-mortem, with symptoms including memory problems, depression, anger outbursts, and motor decline. The case echoes broader concerns about brain trauma in contact sports.
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Terrible news from US sports: Former NFL champion Jordan Devey has taken his own life at the age of 38. His family announced this on Friday via social media. According to the statement, he died by suicide shortly before his 15th wedding anniversary with his wife Linsey.
In a statement, his wife wrote: "You were our hero, and our hearts ache because you are no longer with us. We love you. We miss you. And as you said in your last words to me: 'We'll talk soon.'"
NFL Career
Devey played seven years in the world's best football league. He appeared in a total of 44 games for the following teams:
- New England Patriots
- San Francisco 49ers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Oakland Raiders
- Buffalo Bills
He ended his career in 2021. In his second NFL season, he won the Super Bowl with the Patriots alongside quarterback Tom Brady (48) and German Sebastian Vollmer (42). However, he did not play in the final game against the Seattle Seahawks (final score: 28–24).
Family's Concern About CTE
In an interview with "Fox 13," Devey's parents expressed their suspicion that he suffered from CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). This is a degenerative brain disease caused, among other things, by repeated blows to the head and resulting concussions.
Numerous former NFL stars and boxers have contracted the incurable disease. Ice hockey and soccer players are also considered potentially at risk. The disease is often diagnosed only after death.
Typical symptoms include:
- Memory problems
- Behavioral changes (e.g., increased outbursts of anger, depression, lack of impulse control)
- Declining motor skills
In 2015, the film Concussion, starring Hollywood star Will Smith (58), was released in theaters.
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Former NFL Super Bowl Champion Jordan Devey Dies by Suicide at 38; Family Suspects CTE