Ex-guard Devey, 38, died by suicide, family says — SkimNews
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- Jordan Devey died by suicide at 38, with his family confirming the cause of death in a fundraising page post
- Linsey Devey said her husband died days before the couple's 15th wedding anniversary, sharing the news on social media
- Leslie Devey told Fox 13 that the family believes Jordan suffered from CTE but cannot confirm it due to the circumstances of his death
- Jordan Devey played 44 career games over seven seasons, including 15 starts for the San Francisco 49ers in 2015
- New England Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX during the 2014 season, a campaign in which Devey appeared in seven regular-season games
Why it matters: Devey’s death underscores growing concerns about long-term brain health in former NFL players, as his family links his condition to suspected CTE—a disease tied to repeated head trauma. With no postmortem test possible, his case adds urgency to calls for earlier diagnosis and mental health support in retired athletes.
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