Jordan Devey, ex-Patriots guard and Super Bowl winner, dies aged 38

Jordan Devey, a retired NFL offensive lineman who won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, has died at the age of 38. A GoFundMe page established to assist his family states Devey "took his own life".

Devey's professional career lasted eight seasons and included 44 game appearances. The online fundraiser was set up to benefit his wife, Linsey, and their four young children. As of Saturday morning the campaign had raised more than $92,000 toward a $200,000 target.

According to a GoFundMe page started to benefit his wife, Linsey, and their four young children, Devey "took his own life". The posting notes the amount raised and the broader aim of providing financial support to the family in the wake of his death. The fund had collected more than $92,000 of its $200,000 goal as of Saturday morning.

Devey was known as an offensive lineman during his time in the NFL. Over eight seasons he appeared in 44 games and was a member of a New England Patriots roster that won a Super Bowl. He had retired from professional football prior to his passing.

The fundraising appeal identifies Linsey and the couple's four young children as the primary beneficiaries. The GoFundMe remained publicly accessible and its stated total reflected contributions made through Saturday morning.

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The family continues to be supported through the online appeal for Linsey and the four young children. The fundraiser remains active as contributors respond to the announcement of Devey's death.