The organisation reported that Jessie Lemonier, a former linebacker for the Detroit Lions, passed away on Thursday. He was 25 at the time.
The Detroit Lions released a statement saying, “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the demise of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier.” “Jessie was a beautiful young man who left us way too soon. He was also a perfect teammate. His family and friends are in our hearts and prayers at this trying time.”
No information on the cause of death has been made public. In 2021, Lemonier played in seven games for the Lions, recording 112 sacks while also spending some time on the practice squad.
Lemonier joined the Arizona Cardinals for a portion of training camp and the previous summer. He signed with the Houston Gamblers of the USFL in December after being released in August and was then traded to the Birmingham Stallions.
Lemonier played college football for Liberty before signing with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
Jessie Lemonier, a former NFL player, died suddenly at age 25.
His passing has fueled rumours about the COVID-19 vaccine. Although his cause of death has not yet been disclosed, ideas about his unexpected passing have circulated on social media.
On January 26, the former linebacker would have turned 26. His former teams, the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers paid tribute to him and expressed their sorrow at his passing.
Lemonier’s agent informed ESPN that the linebacker was expecting a child with his partner while playing for the Birmingham Stallions in the XFL.
“Gone too soon,” read a statement from Lemonier’s most recent NFL squad, the Chargers. We are thinking of Jessie’s family, friends, and other loved ones.
According to a recently issued statement, the former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier’s passing has stunned and saddened the Lions.
During the 2021 season, Lemonier appeared in seven games for the Lions, starting two and recording one sack of Green Bay Packers legend Aaron Rodgers.
Jessie was Corey Lemonier’s younger brother. Corey was selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later played for the Cleveland Browns, the New York Jets, the Lions, and the San Francisco 49ers.
After being cut loose by the Arizona Cardinals after their training camp in August, Jessie Lemonier signed on with the XFL.
Lemonier’s agent informed ESPN that the linebacker was expecting a child with his partner while playing for the Birmingham Stallions in the XFL.
“Gone too soon,” read a statement from Lemonier’s most recent NFL squad, the Chargers. We are thinking of Jessie’s family, friends, and other loved ones.
According to a recently issued statement, the former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier’s passing has stunned and saddened the Lions.
During the 2021 season, Lemonier appeared in seven games for the Lions, starting two and recording one sack of Green Bay Packers legend Aaron Rodgers.
What was the cause of the death of Joe Lemonier?
Lemonier played linebacker in the NFL in the past, spending time with the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions after signing as an undrafted free agent. His agency told ESPN that he and his girlfriend were expecting a baby together, while the exact cause of his death is unknown.
Jessie was Corey Lemonier’s younger brother. Corey was selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later played for the Cleveland Browns, the New York Jets, the Lions, and the San Francisco 49ers.
After being cut loose by the Arizona Cardinals after their training camp in August, Jessie Lemonier signed on with the XFL.
He participated in the 2023 XFL Draft and was traded between the Houston Gamblers and the Arlington Renegades before landing with the Birmingham Stallions.
His untimely passing has raised questions on social media, where COVID-19 vaccination conspiracists have already laid the blame.
One user announced on Twitter that he would publicise Lemonier’s status: “Jessie Lemonier, an NFL player, #DiedSuddenly. Once his vaccination status is known, I will post it.”
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