Tragedy has struck the NFL globe as previous Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier abruptly died, the group introduced Thursday
Lemonier was only 25.
“We are surprised as well as saddened to find out of the passing away of previous Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” the Lions stated in a statement uploaded to Twitter.
“Jessie was a model teammate as well as terrific boy that is gone much ahead of time.
“Our thoughts and also petitions are with his friends and family during this difficult time.”
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 26, 2023
The 25-year-old from Hialeah, Florida was signed as an undrafted newbie free agent by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020. He played in six video games that period as well as notched 2 tackles as well as 2 quarterback hits.
Lemonier showed some indications of renovation in his 2nd year after he joined the Lions.
He started 2 video games as well as played in 7 for Detroit in 2021, scratching a sack as well as a half, 15 overall takes on and 3 quarterback hits.
Lemonier, French for SACKED!#GBvsDET|FOX pic.twitter.com/WJKDAUzfCq
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 9, 2022
He signed with the Arizona Cardinals last year but was reduced during trading camp.
Ever the football gamer, Lemonier declined to allow that be the end of his professional job.
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The athletic linebacker was composed into the XFL in November prior to inevitably joining the USFL’s Houston Gamblers. Before the USFL period began, Lemonier was traded to the Birmingham Stallions.
Lemonier had a standout college football occupation, taping a whopping 20.5 sacks and also three required fumbles in just two years at Freedom University.
Making his death even more gut-wrenching, ESPN reported his representative said Lemonier and his partner were expecting a kid.
Unsurprisingly, the tributes as well as love poured in for Lemonier on social media.
Previous teammate as well as existing Battery charger Breiden Fehoko recollected regarding going into the league with him.
My brother guy. We was available in to the organization with each other had to fight with everything novice year to obtain where we are. You were always full of life bro. I LOVE YOU BROTHER! Please check up on your individuals. PLEASE pic.twitter.com/v4eD1qAjil
— Fehoko Program (@breidenfehoko4)
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