The Detroit Lions announced the death of a 25-year-old player from their previous season.
The team released a statement on Thursday, January 26, saying, “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the demise of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier.” Jessie was a fantastic young man and an excellent teammate who left us way too soon. During this trying time, our prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends.
Lemonier attended Liberty University after being born in Florida in 1997.