Officials have released new, heartbreaking information about the death of former Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey.
According to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, the ex-New England Patriots offensive lineman attempted suicide at his home in Boise, Idaho at around 10:31 a.m. on July 21.
First responders rushed to the scene and transported him to a nearby hospital in an effort to save his life.
Tragically, “he was later pronounced deceased,” the ACSO said in a statement to The California Post on Monday.
“This incident is currently under investigation,” police added, “and no foul play is suspected.”
The Ada County Coroner’s Office officially ruled on Monday that Devey’s cause of death was asphyxia by ligature hanging. The manner of death was listed as suicide.
The coroner added that Devey was officially pronounced deceased at a Boise hospital at 1:57 p.m. on July 22.
He was 38 years old.
Devey’s mother, Leslie, told told Fox 13 in Salt Lake City over the weekend she believed her son might have suffered from CTE.
Friends and family called him “a devoted husband” and a “loving father” to his four kids in a GoFundMe set up to help his loved ones in the wake of his passing.
“Today would have been our 15th year anniversary,” Devey’s wife, Linsey, wrote in announcing his death last week. “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.’ ❤️”
Devey played in the NFL from 2014 to 2020, logging snaps with the Patriots, Niners, Chiefs, Raiders and Bills. He won one Super Bowl with New England in the 2014 season.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for free and confidential crisis counseling.
