Jordan Devey, a former NFL offensive lineman who won a Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots, has died at age 38. His family confirmed the death was by suicide.
The news came through a GoFundMe campaign posted this week, with his family describing the loss as leaving them to “navigate an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time.”
Devey’s path to the NFL was anything but easy. After playing college football at Memphis, he went undrafted in 2013 and started out on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. The Patriots picked him up later that year, and he earned his way onto the roster the hard way.
According to a report, Devey started four regular-season games and appeared in six during the 2014 season, helping New England beat the Seattle Seahawks in one of the most dramatic Super Bowls in NFL history.
His NFL career didn’t stop there. He went on to play for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland and Las Vegas Raiders, and Buffalo Bills. Over his career, he appeared in 44 regular-season games and started 21.
He also holds a distinction that may never be repeated. Devey is the only player known to have blocked for Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Josh Allen.
After football, Devey settled in Idaho, where he had been coaching at Eagle High School. The GoFundMe described him as “a cherished member of the Eagle community, known for his unwavering dedication to serving others.”
His wife Linsey shared a heartbreaking tribute alongside photos from his hospital bedside and their wedding day. “We have filled the walls of our homes and hearts with countless memories, joys, struggles, and triumphs. 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. We love you. We miss you. And as you said in your last words to me, ‘we’ll talk soon.'”
The GoFundMe described Devey as “a devoted husband to Linsey and a loving father to their four children,” noting that he spent countless hours volunteering as a coach and faithfully served in his church, “offering support, counsel, and friendship to anyone in need.”
The exact date of his death has not been confirmed publicly.
His legacy stretches far beyond any roster spot or championship ring. It lives in the players he mentored, the community he served, and the family now carrying an unimaginable grief.
If you or someone you know is struggling, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.