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Terez Paylor, NFL writer for Yahoo Sports, Detroit native, dies at age 37

Terez Paylor, a senior NFL writer for Yahoo Sports and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, passed away unexpectedly, his fiancée Ebony Reed said Tuesday. He was 37.

Paylor joined Yahoo Sports in 2018 after previously working as a sports reporter for the Kansas City Star.

"While we are shocked and saddened by Terez Paylor’s sudden passing," Reed wrote in a statement to Yahoo Sports. "We also celebrate his extraordinary life that touched so many. Terez was an exceptional journalist whose passion for football made him a respected voice. His legacy will leave an enduring impact on sports journalism, the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs and their fans.