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Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey dies by suicide at 38

Published 25 July 2026

Former NFL offensive lineman and Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey died by suicide this week at the age of 38. His wife, Lindsey Devey, announced his death in a social media post late on Thursday, July 23, 2026, which would have been the couple's 15th wedding anniversary.

In her emotional tribute, Lindsey Devey shared a photo from a hospital bedside and wrote of the family's profound loss. "We have filled the walls of our homes and hearts with countless memories, joys, struggles, and triumphs," she wrote. "We brought 4 beautiful children into this world that have your eyes, freckles, and compassion. You were our hero and our hearts ache in your absence." She concluded with his final words to her: "We'll talk soon."

A GoFundMe campaign established to support the family confirmed the cause of death. "Tragically, Jordan took his own life, leaving his family to navigate an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time," the page stated. It cited overwhelming emotional and financial challenges, including medical expenses, and has set a goal of $200,000 to help ease the burden.

Devey played eight seasons in the NFL after going undrafted out of the University of Memphis in 2013. He began...

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