Former Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Allen Bailey died at 37 on a Tuesday night, ending a 10-year NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs and later the Atlanta Falcons, after a standout college career from 2007 to 2010.

Andy Reid recalled Bailey’s Sapelo Island upbringing, his hunting habits, and shared a humorous anecdote about possums and chestnuts that highlighted Bailey’s personality.

Teammates paid tributes, praising Bailey’s generosity and kind soul, with Patrick Mahomes emphasizing his leadership and the team planning support for his family.

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Reporting credits include TMZ and Miami Herald writer Jordan McPherson, who covers the Hurricanes and Panthers.

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The obituary is part of Cox Media Group’s ongoing entertainment and news coverage, noting Bailey among other notable deaths.

The report cautions that multiple outlets published accounts and that verification is needed beyond tributes.

As of reporting, funeral or memorial plans were not public and were expected to be private for family and close friends.

Miami-FSU game drew strong TV ratings, peaking at about 5 million viewers on ESPN, underscoring the rivalry’s lasting appeal.

Background on Bailey’s upbringing is included, with a link to a 2013 Kansas City Star piece detailing island life.

Bailey’s Georgia roots and college accolades are noted, with a brief non-essential cinema-related line included.