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Former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jessie Lemonier dead at age 25
Jessie Lemonier #52 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a fumble restoration in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons within the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Chris Thelen/Getty Photographs)
(Picture by Chris Thelen/Getty Photographs)
Former Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Chargers and Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier has died on the age of 25, Detroit introduced Thursday.
The reason for demise was not given.
“We’re shocked and saddened to be taught of the passing of Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” the Lions stated in an announcement. “Jessie was a mannequin teammate and fantastic younger man who’s gone far too quickly.
“Our ideas and prayers are together with his household and pals throughout this troublesome time.”
Lemonier’s agent, Drew Smith, informed ESPN that the LB and his girlfriend have been anticipating a baby.
Lemonier, who was on the brink of play within the USFL subsequent season, was claimed off of waivers by the Cardinals final Might from the Lions. The linebacker was finally launched on Aug. 17. He recorded a sack in a single preseason recreation for the Cardinals.
Earlier than his stint with the Cardinals, Lemonier performed seven video games with the Lions, posting 15 tackles and 1.5 sacks over seven video games performed (two begins) after starting the season on Detroit’s follow squad.
Lemonier entered the league in 2020 as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Chargers. In six video games with Los Angeles, Lemonier had two tackles and two QB hits.
Earlier than his time within the NFL, Lemonier amassed 20.5 sacks, 29 tackles for loss, three compelled fumbles and a fumble restoration in two seasons at Liberty.
In lower than a yr, the Cardinals have now seen two gamers that have been part of the 2022 crew die.
Earlier than the common season kicked off, cornerback Jeff Gladney was tragically killed in a automobile accident. Gladney was projected to be an necessary piece to the CB room earlier than his passing.