The Detroit Lions revealed on January 26 that Jessie Lemonier, a former linebacker, has passed away at the age of 25. View the statement from the organization honoring the deceased athlete.

The Detroit Lions confirmed on January 26 that Jessie Lemonier, a former outside linebacker for the team, had died at the age of 25. The cause of the death is not yet known to the general public.

The former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier passed away, and we are stunned and saddened by this news, the team said in a statement that was shared on Twitter and Instagram. 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.

Jessie, a Florida native, made seven appearances for the Lions in 2021. Before signing a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020, he began his career as a member of the Liberty Flames of Virginia in college.Jessie was just drafted by the lower-league XFL, but he ultimately decided to sign with the USFL, according to NBC Sports.

ESPN was informed by Jessie’s agent, Drew Smith, that the sportsman and his fiancée are expecting a child together.