Detroit Lions Mourns Passing of Beloved Former Player…
The football community mourns the loss of a beloved player. Jessie Lemonier, a former outside linebacker for the NFL’s Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 25, the team announced on January 26. The cause of death has not yet been released.
We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier, andquot; The Lions organization said in a statement posted on Twitter and Instagram. andquot;Jessie was a model teammate and a wonderful young man who was gone too soon.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.andquot; Jessie, a native of Florida, played seven games for the Lions during the 2021 season.
He began his college career with the Liberty Flames of Virginia and number 039 before being signed by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020. According to NBC Sports, Jessie was recently called up to the minor league XFL, but ultimately decided to sign with the USFL. Jessie’s agent, Drew Smith, told ESPN that the athlete and his girlfriend are expecting a child together.
Following the news of Jessie’s death, many fans and athletes took to social media to mourn his death, including Russell Wilson, who posted to the Lions and #039; tribute to her Instagram story with three praying hands emojis. Jessieand#039’s friend and footballer Breiden Fehoko also posted a tribute to the late star on social media.
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