Allen Bailey’s sudden loss of life Tuesday was called in as a cardiac arrest, TMZ Sports reported Thursday.
Per a police report, officers from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for “cardiac arrest” regarding the former Chiefs defensive finish at his Florida residence at Green Cove Springs.
As deputies arrived on the scene, they reportedly were met by the individual who reported the incident, who unlocked the gate to the home and introduced the officers to where Bailey was.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive deal with Allen Bailey (97) gives a thumbs-up to teammate Dustin Colquitt during the closing minute of a 30-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. Getty Images
The 37-year-old was declared lifeless about 10 minutes later, according to the report.
The Clay County Sheriff’s workplace has launched an investigation into the loss of life.
On Wednesday, it was reported that Bailey’s household believed he died of pure causes. His spouse, Lauren, discovered him inside their residence.
Bailey performed his first eight NFL seasons with the Chiefs (2011-2018) before spending his remaining two seasons with the Falcons.
He performed 31 video games in Atlanta before being launched in 2021.
If Bailey had stayed just one more season in Kansas City, he could have had a Super Bowl ring in what was just Patrick Mahomes’ second yr as the starter.
Los Angeles Chargers offensive deal with Sam Tevi (69) and Kansas City Chiefs defensive finish Allen Bailey (97) play during an NFL soccer recreation on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Carson, Calif. Getty Images
The University of Miami product went to McIntosh County Academy before become a Hurricane.
He was later chosen in the third spherical of the 2011 draft by Kansas City.
Bailey, an Sapelo Island, Ga. native, was remembered Wednesday in a number of posts honoring him on social media, including from Dwayne Bowe, who was his Chiefs teammate for 4 years.
“I’m 💔 please pray 🙏🏾 For His Family @ar_bailey97 one of the Best teammate I’ve had a chance to be around,” Bowe wrote. “Thx 4 Errthang 🕊️”.