Former NFL player Jordan Devey dies by suicide at 38, days before 15th anniversary
Former NFL guard Jordan Devey, a Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, died by suicide on Tuesday at age 38, days before his 15th wedding anniversary, his family said.
TL;DR
- Devey, 38, played seven NFL seasons across five teams and won Super Bowl XLIX with the Patriots.
- His family says he died by suicide on Tuesday, days before his 15th wedding anniversary.
- His parents told local media they believe he suffered from CTE, though the condition can’t be confirmed given the circumstances of his death.
- A GoFundMe has been set up to support his wife, Linsey, and their four children.
A career that included a Super Bowl ring
Jordan Devey, an offensive guard, signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013 after playing college football at Memphis. He later joined the New England Patriots and won Super Bowl XLIX following the 2014 season, according to ESPN.
Devey went on to play for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders and Buffalo Bills, appearing in 44 regular-season games with 21 starts before retiring in 2021, according to CBS Sports.
Family confirms cause of death
Devey’s death was confirmed through a GoFundMe page set up to support his family. According to the fundraiser, cited by ESPN, Devey took his own life, leaving his family to navigate an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time.
His wife, Linsey Devey, announced his death on social media, saying it would have been the couple’s 15th wedding anniversary, according to TMZ. The couple shared four children.
Parents raise CTE and mental health concerns
Devey’s parents, Leslie and Kerry Devey, spoke to Fox 13 in Salt Lake City about their son’s death and the toll of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) on former players. His mother said Devey was always energetic, athletic, kind, generous, full of laughs, according to Fox 13.
The family said they believe Devey suffered from CTE but won’t be able to confirm the diagnosis given the circumstances of his death, according to Fox 13. His parents are now urging others to speak openly about mental health struggles.
Support for his family
A GoFundMe campaign has been organized to help cover expenses for Linsey Devey and the couple’s four children. Reportedly, the fund is intended to ease financial pressure so the family can focus on grieving, according to Yahoo Sports.
Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed July 25, 2026.
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988 in the US) offers free, confidential support around the clock. In the UK, Samaritans can be reached free at 116 123.
