Key keywords: Jordan Devey, Super Bowl champion, 38-year-old former NFL offensive lineman, suicide death, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL mental health support, retired athlete mental health, NFL player suicide The National Football League community is reeling from heartbreaking news confirmed by Jordan Devey’s family on Wednesday that the two-time Super Bowl winning offensive lineman has died by suicide at the age of 38. Devey, who spent 7 seasons in the NFL, first entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Memphis in 2013, signing his first professional contract with the Baltimore Ravens before joining the New England Patriots the following year. He was a core practice squad and rotational roster member of the Patriots team that won Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 with a dramatic last-second victory over the Seattle Seahawks, and later earned a second Super Bowl ring with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2019 season, contributing to the team’s regular season success en route to their championship win. Over the course of his career, Devey also made starts and appeared in games for the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, starting 21 total games across his tenure before announcing his official retirement from professional football in 2020. In an official statement shared with local Utah media, where Devey resided post-retirement with his wife and three young children, his family requested privacy as they grieve, while also opening up about his years-long, private battle with mental health challenges that he largely hid from fans, former teammates, and even close acquaintances. “Jordan was a loving father, husband, son, and teammate, but behind the smiles he showed on the field and in public, he was fighting a war with depression, anxiety, and undiagnosed chronic pain from his playing days that he ultimately could not win,” the statement read. “We hope his passing can serve as a reminder that no one, no matter how successful, strong, or seemingly put-together they appear, is immune to mental health struggles.” The news has sparked renewed conversations around mental health support for current and retired NFL players, especially offensive and defensive linemen who face disproportionately high rates of traumatic brain injuries, chronic post-career pain, and post-retirement identity crisis that are often linked to elevated suicide risk. In recent years, the NFL has expanded its mental health services for former players, including free counseling sessions and 24/7 crisis support hotlines, but advocates say more resources are needed to reach athletes who may be hesitant to ask for help due to the league’s long-standing culture of stoicism and perceived toughness. As tributes pour in from former teammates, coaches, and fans across the country, many are sharing urgent calls for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or supporting a loved one in crisis to reach out to local mental health resources immediately.