Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jordan Devey dies at 38 years old
A member of the Kansas City Chiefs from 2016-2018, offensive lineman Jordan Devey, has died at 38 years old.
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Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jordan Devey has tragically taken his own life at 38 years old.
After playing college football at both Snow College (2009-2011) and Memphis (2011-2013), Devey went undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft. He first signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013 before joining the New England Patriots’ practice squad. He won Super Bowl XLIX with the Patriots before he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 2015.
Devey was claimed on waivers by Kansas City in May of 2016. He wouldn’t make the 53-man roster outright that year, being waived during 53-man roster cuts and signing to the practice squad. In total, Devey played with the Chiefs from 2016-2018, appearing in 17 games with four career starts. He had starts at both guard and center due to injuries, but eventually was placed on injured reserve himself in 2018. In 2019, the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders signed Devey on a one-year deal. His final NFL season came in 2020 with the Buffalo Bills.
Devey’s wife shared a post on Instagram, which included a link to a GoFundMe fundraiser.
Jordan Devey was a cherished member of the Eagle community, known for his unwavering dedication to serving others. He was a devoted husband to Linsey and a loving father to their four children. Jordan spent countless hours volunteering as a coach for his own children’s teams and for the athletes at Eagle High School, where he was deeply loved by the players who saw him as a mentor, role model, and friend. His commitment to uplifting those around him extended far beyond sports, as he faithfully served in his church, offering support, counsel, and friendship to anyone in need.
Tragically, Jordan took his own life, leaving his family to navigate an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time. As they face overwhelming emotional and financial challenges, including mounting medical expenses, the community is coming together to support Linsey and their children. The funds raised will help ease the financial burden, allowing them to focus on healing and moving forward without the added stress of immediate expenses.
If you are able, please consider donating to support Linsey and their four children during this difficult time. Every donation, prayer, and act of kindness is deeply appreciated and will remind them that they are surrounded by a community that loves them. Thank you for your generosity and for keeping the Devey family in your thoughts and prayers.
<strong>Megan Stenquist</strong>
GO FUND ME
Several of Devey’s Chiefs teammates commented on the Instagram post.
“Sending love and praying for peace,” former Chiefs WR Chris Conley wrote.
“Sending love and light! Praying for peace in this difficult time,” former Chiefs OL Cam Erving wrote.
Remembering Jordan Devey ahead of Chiefs’ 2026 training camp
In addition to his passion for football, Devey was an accomplished Tuba player from his high school years. After his NFL career, Devey made his home in Eagle, Idaho, where he volunteered as a coach and mentor for athletes at Eagle High School.
As Chiefs players prepare to report for 2026 training camp, Devey had one of the more memorable quotes ahead of 2018 training camp. He showed up with his signature hairstyle and an iconic shirt, trying to one-up FB Anthony Sherman in terms of style. His comments should be a great reminder for the players set to report on Friday, July 24.
“It’s football time,” Devey said. “The mullet and America shirt aside, it’s time to get back to work and play ball again.”