Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey died by suicide at 38

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 18:14 · Archive

Former NFL guard Jordan Devey, a Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, died by suicide in July at the age of 38.

His widow, Linsey, shared details of telling their eldest son, Cash, about his father's death in an Instagram post. The couple have three other children: daughters MJ, aged 8, Winnie, aged 4, and Stevie, aged 2.

Linsey described Cash running outside and letting out 'a scream that no 11-year-old should ever have to carry' when she told him the news. She wrote that Cash 'has always carried this quiet instinct to protect our family' and felt 'everything so deeply', much like his father. Linsey described Jordan as having 'the same kindness' and 'the same compassion' that 'made so many people feel safe'.

After his initial reaction, Cash returned to his mother and told her, 'Mom, we can do this together. Don't take your own life.' Linsey added that watching Cash grieve has strengthened her faith in Christ.

How it is being reported

• NFL widow shares heartbreaking story of telling son about husband’s suicide: ‘World shattered’The widow of former NFL guard Jordan Devey recounted their oldest son running outside to "let out a scream that no 11-year-old should ever have to carry."New York Post · 9 Oct, 17:32
• Wife of late Super Bowl Champion Jordan Devey recalls gut-wrenching moment she told their son about his suicide at 38The former Super Bowl champion died by suicide in July at the age of 38. His wife, Lindsey, shared the news in an Instagram post posted on what would have been the couple's 15th wedding anniversary.Daily Mail Sport · 9 Oct, 01:15

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