# Former NFL, NCAA champion dies at 81

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-21 21:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 15 · Current Velocity: 41.63

## Executive Summary
Sports communities are mourning the loss of football icons Jim Lindsey, an NCAA champion, and Jordan Devey, a Super Bowl-winning NFL offensive lineman.

## Intelligence Brief
Reports detail the deaths of two former professional football players. Jim Lindsey, a running back for the Minnesota Vikings and a member of the 1964 Arkansas national championship team, has died at 81.


Jordan Devey, a former offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots, has died at 38. Coverage from ESPN, People.com, and FOX 13 News Utah emphasizes that Devey died by suicide, with his parents utilizing the tragedy to highlight the importance of mental health care.


Coverage of Jim Lindsey from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Cleveland.com focuses on his legacy as a Razorback football star and real estate developer. Future updates may include further tributes from the Minnesota Vikings and the University of Arkansas community regarding Lindsey's contributions to sports and real estate.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who was Jim Lindsey?
Jim Lindsey was a running back for the Minnesota Vikings, a real estate developer, and a member of the 1964 Arkansas national championship team.

### Which NFL teams did Jordan Devey play for?
Jordan Devey was an offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots.

### What caused the death of Jordan Devey?
According to family statements reported by ESPN and People.com, Jordan Devey died by suicide.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Another, Parents, Former NFL, Jordan Devey, Suicide, Just Days Before His, Former NFL Player Jordan Devey Dies, Former NFL Offensive Lineman Jordan Devey Dead At, Former Kansas City Chiefs, Utahn NFL

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Sports | Former NFL Offensive Lineman Jordan Devey Dead At 38 | 2026-07-25 12:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxQSmktUllvdzhXM0Jieklya3JVenlBU3RUYjZsRlZoZTlyYmRwTEFiWjFpWDNsemF0a1lhbTNyNER2SU10VThTSnBKZ203Yjd0M0prTGJTYWY3OUphN3lfeU5oQ2c4M2g2QlFwaFNUQjZwNHJzd294Sl9JMVBHSHFEM1Nzc3loYm5LRTNhdA?oc=5) |
| People.com | Former NFL Player Jordan Devey Dies by Suicide at Age 38, Just Days Before His 15th Wedding Anniversary | 2026-07-25 12:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQcTlZSDE0RVNwS2RxOXJzcEpka3dBNHctSGtCYUFHWHNrN0tZMWlaV25DZjJmSWR1NXlFUlFhM0xMd28xM0c1OGQ4RHloTzFPbTRBcVltTVpnaUxZdk42R01jeDlEVlhqLUVweUdWLTFRMFJQMXpLSEdmcnVIcTR2eERpZWIwempkTTlPeGRITU5KTUtM?oc=5) |
| FOX 13 News Utah | Parents share importance of mental health care after Utahn, NFL player Jordan Devey dies | 2026-07-25 12:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxQVVZENzd3d3ktLW1CcjQ2WlMweFpyRi1hbGlPTjlZVE1qSF96UmFIV1hGX2RfTzlXV3V6d2cyWWFCWjJJODFRUG85RklGbWNhVjFYVTRxTUVZVWVoR3BxeVRiajRjcUtuaWdVem81SkJMUXh2T2dxUGUyTjJHdzVjWVAxNEtQako0QTJmU3V5dTM3bXdzUkk3LUtISW52bEhYZHFPT2RDdmFtc1FILWlmcnUwU3YwT3NOUmd4dDdwSQ?oc=5) |
| FOX4KC.com | Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jordan Devey dies at 38, wife says | 2026-07-25 12:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxNTVFETDlmUzZlNmxBa2tWOXBJczkwYTJBOTZoRG5MTG95UXpKSVJiay1OYUJRc3JXSEk4N1ExVWJ0WGFaa0k4a1BvVzZDYzQ1SWJJTVFZbHRtNmNXNEFsajRwd3ZnSVFTUUdDY0dhLW04M1pGVjhDSjNhM09FS0VBSXBFWE4wZWI4cDJOVllPLWpwVWc3YklFaTNrYUh0TUx3MFNjTTRSdTZIVTlfeXBwdNIBtgFBVV95cUxOQzBqUmFqdHBUMm1qdTFuNWQtM2xBQ2FYWGZTckx6Mlc4MHpUTERkN2hoNDBYNVpkMzVfLU5XSm5BWndRSDZPWFJXaGk1TVhjS2JUSWpVMHc3dDF3ak1FR083OWpVeGE4M2V0T3RqYW5fR1FBeVpQMThfMC1QYm1Xdkg4eVZ6M3pyZ0Y0cjFTaWEzT2pocFp1YkEwdnRZRUJ5RXh) |
| AL.com | Super Bowl-winning former New England Patriots starter dead at 38 | 2026-07-25 12:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNQ3E2V0poLW9BbmNyUGdGUXdpemxmaVBaN1ltRkg5MGUwb1FCQ1hWZGdWck9hd1RSOVFNQkJVSDNkUUdDU0stSUJ3Y2dYRTFLOVFLREVWLWtoM3pfMXd3NVNManZacnFVV09lM19ibWZZNm1ndnc2Q05iX2g4NWdWLUdwWHVhc3NmZ2xfbDRNRjJFSUxHV0REMlc1MUQ3ektmd2F2c3daMA?oc=5) |
| ESPN | Former NFL guard Jordan Devey, 38, died by suicide, family says | 2026-07-25 12:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxQcHpaNEFVZnJPYTdudXpIQmdHaWxNTkZDS29YVGZUWjNHSzBVSWl4U0hMSk00bVNKN2xLRzY2OTBmSnVqRUFTZUViUzlKcEotUnpieWtDMnpfRzJ3NDcxLUpwNWdNS3REZk5TSXQwRk51Sk1LS2pJdWJSN1NUcVdrZnJSYTcyXzVPRGpiQ2UyZGlwcWhuREJrdTQ1VXJLSGVZcGhvNg?oc=5) |
| NBC Sports | Former NFL offensive lineman Jorday Devey dies at 38 | 2026-07-25 12:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPZnFzNmN4TE1KdjNvUmVxdlVIbnRLVmJBODBnODA3MWlwWWtEanB5ckdnQUVUamRDZVJwSE8yZk5YOWVWSnZiUXZxcldTREZMYzRJZGZ0NVhUSVM1NHJsOGtfU0hscjNRNjEwdUdRNGVZbnpmeDlEX1FpMVNHUVcydG0wUHNURnNuTDRYNEtZOWc4WmpLWktUVWU4UXpxVUkxS2Y0Um90ZUFqaE9hNEJZYVF3Z0Y?oc=5) |
| The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | James Edgar "Jim" Lindsey | 2026-07-21 13:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxOSThVVHd2eUo4dUNsSXJ3RUVGX2FBRlF5UFdvQmFPdzlDV0dGc09fNW12aEVEcW5ROVk0bjhsQ3VkckYtVkxJTnNfWmxIbmhDTGFyMk9KdWh1a2h3Y2s4N1FHdWZ3M1VoSFkybDk4ak5oaEpYREhNb2tad0VFYjJRNDJLN3J3dw?oc=5) |
| Hot Springs Sentinel Record | Another link to UA glory exits scene | 2026-07-21 13:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQZndoOEVDdVNrRkFrUWdya214NllJSGxBVmF2dUFCdTdLTWNmYUJpZHBnT0t4aS03R1FoblExa0lNcWl4ZkM0cGYwMm9JZHVGTUhjVnNSUHMzbkRjbVRYN29wZE5pZ09pYmxwcDVRNGZrdFI1ZmpQYmd5a0I3RktoMDNR?oc=5) |
| Fayetteville Flyer | Razorback, real estate legend Jim Lindsey dies at 81 | 2026-07-21 13:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxPQ3FxOVZHZFBjUVhSTnNmZHkzaVpTMzRZN05iX2VhSm5hQy1rWGQtRFJPdmpIVnFGa0d1OC1MOFZnZ0I1dDhkZlJtN0RaTzFSbV9VS3lEcVlhRjJsbnpzZWd3LUM5dVI5aGVueUt5UDhxVk53VDd4amdvcGpBRm14dHY2TTZObFplSDMxUGExTmNXTkhJS2NkWg?oc=5) |
| Whole Hog Sports | Jim Lindsey, Arkansas football icon and member of 1964 national champion team, has died | 2026-07-21 13:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxNMFdMMUlrLUFwbWxaMWNCQTBOaTN1bGVKYVFPN0k5LUh3cWlYSHRBV1dORExwblhuaXFYTF9oYUpuNEF0RnF1RWNPNmJyWkt4bFFuU0w1Y2hGcjdoYjk2Mk41ZFU0c0J3LVhSY0NDNkUwYjludDIzcTRFZkZtdmNRa2xKd0JaTng3T2lKaVBENURTZFU2T3pjRWwtTzZxQURRRWV3Z09xbW9JVDNaSFJrR1B1ZzhfR25pR3VZdS1kZ0ZUOGNH?oc=5) |
| KATV | Legendary Arkansas running back, member of 1964 championship team, Jim Lindsey dies | 2026-07-21 13:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOeTRRVEgwRWlKVTRUN1oteXlWNUtMR2tYTGZjTE1XQXZWdWYzcHRNWFdfNnpfbHUzZEtxdFdsSEdDaUctaEt1MGNoRTJnb1RNWHU5WW50alk5aTNOQ1NXbFIyNmV6NHc0dmdyTmgzcDNSMXJ5eEZ1X0VCR0s0dUxSWEFVNVoxRXRLcEdvVzRZWkE1Um1SQmRxNmt6Qk4zSG9XQlpXcW14bmNXcEMwamc?oc=5) |
| Talk Business & Politics | Razorback football star, real estate developer Jim Lindsey has died | 2026-07-21 13:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPV2xmQVlHcGR5VHV0U2RYMGRzQ1FQRTA4MjVWSE9McUF4d0o1a0l1ZmkzR09Kd2FrNVg2WV9QVE9mbUN6aGF1b09iRFZvcm1JM1BGS0htblpCbDhVRWlnNlZSNzg5bm5MMUN0YlFwVXA1bEJkS2FZMEVSNjRCMUYyamZ4dVk1UjMxb3dKcVpFVkxYOW12eVlOcG1rTHRXSzRGS2c?oc=5) |
| Minnesota Vikings | Vikings Send Condolences to Family of RB Jim Lindsey | 2026-07-21 13:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE14SXJVR0VESFg2M2hGOWg0M2lTdFZsMHBUUHpMM3M1TkNUSkhibTV1NmpaTnF4UFo0dnN4bWIydEZDX21melhZRm1Oc3FZeUJrQWhKcU1YWDVMLWR3SGJzaDRWMy02MXRuRHhtREFRbjRmVzI5THJVaXd6UmQ?oc=5) |
| Cleveland.com | Former NFL, NCAA champion dies at 81 | 2026-07-21 13:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxOeU9aTDR1c05QcEd3eVp0aUc4TEpWcjlVelhrNEM5WExxaHlIWjBrZDVrZVVyM3QwM2xXdkFBdHV1Zi03TXE0ckttWnhGLUg2WFZQakRRT3QzUXpQbE9aZi1hUTdpb1NlR3U0R3UwQmdxRUx0aC1XcFNWc19qanFFTHZmM013T08w?oc=5) |

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