Former San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Jordan Devey has died at the age of 38. Reports identifying the former NFL player said Devey, who was also a Super Bowl champion, died by suicide.
The news was referenced on a GoFundMe page created to support Devey’s widow and children. Based on the available information, the fundraising page shared that he took his own life, bringing a tragic end to the life of the former lineman.
Devey is being remembered in connection with his time in professional football, including his stint with the 49ers and his place on a Super Bowl-winning team. The limited details released publicly have focused mainly on his death and the support now being sought for his family.
His death has prompted sadness among football followers and those who knew of his career in the NFL. No additional circumstances were included in the brief reports beyond the confirmation of his age, his football background, and the family fundraiser.
