NFL Linebacker Jessie Lemonier Dead at 25 Amid Girlfriend’s Pregnancy With 1st Child: ‘Gone Far Too Soon’
usmagazine.comJessie Lemonier, a former NFL linebacker, has died. He was 25.“We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” the Detroit Lions wrote in a Thursday, January 26, in a statement shared via Twitter. “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.”No further details about Lemonier’s death have been revealed.The late professional athlete was first drafted into the NFL in 2020, signing with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.
After playing in six games with the Chargers, the Florida native signed with the Lions ahead of the 2021 season.“Gone too soon.
Our hearts are with Jessie’s family, friends and loved ones,” a statement via the Chargers’ Twitter page read on Thursday, mourning Lemonier.The Liberty University alum appeared in seven of the Lions’ games, finishing with 15 total tackles and 1.5 sacks.
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