Former linebacker Jessie Lemonier, who most recently played in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 25.
“We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” the team said in a statement on Thursday. “Jessie was a model teammate and wonderful young man who is gone far too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”
The cause of death hasn’t been made public.
Mr Lemonier was an undrafted free agent coming out of Liberty University when he was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020.