Jordan Devey, an offensive lineman who earned a Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots, has died at the age of 38. Devey passed away on July 23, according to his family. A GoFundMe page set up to support his wife and children later confirmed he died by suicide.
Devey is survived by his wife, Linsey, and their four children. On what would have been the couple’s 15th wedding anniversary, Linsey shared a heartfelt message. “Today would have been our 15th year anniversary,” she wrote. “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 page described the family’s current challenges, noting the emotional and financial strain they now face. Community support has begun to come in as they navigate the difficult days ahead.
Devey’s path to the NFL was anything but conventional. Born January 11, 1988, in American Fork, Utah, he did not play high school football after being sidelined by Osgood-Schlatter disease, a painful knee condition. Instead, he played basketball and performed as a tuba player in the marching band. After completing a two-year Latter-day Saint mission in Costa Rica, he returned to the sport as a walk-on at Snow College before transferring to the University of Memphis.
At Memphis, Devey started all 24 games over two seasons and earned second-team All-Conference USA honors in 2012. Undrafted in 2013, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent before landing on the New England Patriots’ practice squad later that year.
In 2014, Devey forced his way onto the Patriots’ active roster. He appeared in seven games and started six at left guard during the regular season. That year ended with New England’s 28-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. Though inactive for the game itself, Devey received a championship ring as a member of the title team.
After the Super Bowl, the Patriots traded Devey to the San Francisco 49ers in 2015. He started nine games that season. He later spent three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs (2016–18), one with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2019), and one with the Buffalo Bills (2020). Across eight NFL seasons, Devey appeared in 44 regular-season games and made 21 starts.
Following his playing days, Devey and his family settled in Eagle, Idaho. He stayed connected to the game as a volunteer coach and mentor at Eagle High School and with his children’s teams. Those who knew him described a man who remained active in his church and invested in the next generation of athletes.
The Las Vegas Raiders were among the teams to issue a statement. “Jordan was a proud member of the Silver and Black and will be remembered not only for his contributions on the field, but for the relationships he built and the lives he touched throughout his football journey.”
Devey’s story was one of persistence. A player who never took a high school snap eventually stood on the NFL’s biggest stage and left a mark on multiple organizations. His family now faces the road ahead without him. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist Linsey and their four children during this time.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
