Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid expressed their deep sorrow following the tragic passing of former Kansas City Chief Allen Bailey, who died at the age of 37. Bailey was discovered deceased at his home in Florida on Tuesday, with initial reports suggesting he succumbed to natural causes.

Head coach Andy Reid reflected on Bailey's impact, stating, "It’s terrible, especially with all the good he [did]. He’s got a family and that’s a sad deal. I know his father passed away young, too. It makes you sick when it happens to somebody that young … He was one of my favorite players, a great kid. I’m just sorry to see that happened to him."

Patrick Mahomes, who played alongside Bailey for two seasons after joining the Chiefs in 2017, shared his memories:

I tell this story every year: He was the first person I saw when I stepped into the locker room after the draft. I see Allen Bailey and I’m like, ‘This isn’t [college] anymore.’ It was surreal to see him.

Mahomes continued to honor Bailey's legacy, describing him as a crucial part of the team:

Obviously, it’s terrible to hear the news. A great teammate – he’s one of those glue guys on the team. He makes plays. He’s not necessarily a superstar, but the guy that kind of makes everything go. We’re praying for his family. [As] teammates, we’ve talked and we know that we’re going to do whatever we can to support those guys.

Bailey hailed from Sapelo Island, a secluded barrier island in Georgia with a population of fewer than 70 people. He described his upbringing as, "I’m from a place a little out of the normal. It’s relatively quiet; no stop signs, no traffic lights. It’s mostly dirt roads."

The Chiefs community mourns the loss of a player who made a lasting impact both on and off the field.