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Former Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey dies at 37; family says he died of natural causes

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Image from The Guardian US's coverage: ‘He was a great kid’: Chiefs mourn death of former player Allen Bailey at age of 37

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Allen Bailey, a former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end, died Tuesday at age 37 at his home in Florida, where his wife found him. His brother, Alford Bailey Jr., told TMZ that the family believes he died of natural causes, and no official cause of death has been released. The Chiefs drafted Bailey in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Miami, and he spent his first eight seasons in Kansas City before two years with the Atlanta Falcons. Over 10 NFL seasons he played 133 games, recording 248 tackles and 22 sacks. The Chiefs described him in a statement as an excellent teammate, generous man and kind soul.

Alternative sources, led by ESPN, open with a brief career summary noting that most of his 10-year career came with the Chiefs. Left sources, including The Guardian, lead with tributes from coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes and highlight Bailey's upbringing on Sapelo Island, Georgia. Right sources, including Fox News and the New York Post, lead with the family's account relayed through TMZ and feature contract and career figures. Fox opens with commentary about Dan Le Batard, while the Post adds posts from former teammates. All three camps report the family's natural-causes account and the Chiefs' mourning.

How the sides differ Left sources stress team tributes; right sources stress family sourcing and contract details; alternative sources give a brief career summary.

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Left The Guardian US‘He was a great kid’: Chiefs mourn death of former player Allen Bailey at age of 37

Leads with tributes from Chiefs coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, featuring teammates' memories and Bailey's Sapelo Island upbringing.

Alternative ESPNChiefs mourn Bailey after former NFL player found dead at age 37

Gives a short career-focused summary of Bailey's time with the Chiefs and his death at 37, with no other voices in the excerpt.

Right · 2 sources Fox NewsFormer Chiefs, Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey dead at 37

New York PostFamily says former Chiefs player Allen Bailey died of natural causes at 37

Leads with the family's account via TMZ and contract and stat details; Fox opens with commentary on Dan Le Batard, while the Post adds teammates' posts.