Nate Taylor Oct 21, 2026, 03:07 PM ET

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Allen Bailey , a former NFL player who spent the majority of his 10-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs , has died at age 37.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid shared his appreciation for Bailey on Wednesday, one day after the former defensive end was found dead in his Florida home.

"Our hearts go out to his family, and our prayers are with them," Reid said. "Way too young, obviously. He was one of my favorite players, a great kid. I'm just sorry to see that happened to him."

Bailey, who began his NFL career with the Chiefs in 2011, was found dead Tuesday by his wife. His family told TMZ that they believe Bailey died from natural causes, although an official cause of death had not been released as of Wednesday afternoon.

Bailey played his first eight seasons with the Chiefs.…