Allen Bailey, the NFL’s “Hulk,” Dies: Cause of Death and Net Worth
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Former NFL player Allen Bailey has died, according to reports that surfaced in the last few hours. The news prompted reactions from fans, former teammates, and sports media across the United States, who remembered his time in the league. Here is everything we know about his sudden death.
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How did Allen Bailey die?
According to reports, the former player, known as the NFL’s “Hulk,” was found dead at his home by his wife on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Early accounts suggest he died of natural causes. It remains unclear whether Bailey had any prior health condition, and autopsy results have not been released.
How old was Allen Bailey?
Allen Bailey was 37 years old at the time of his death.
What was Allen Bailey’s net worth?
According to celebrity finance sites, Allen Bailey’s net worth has been estimated at $8.99 million. His gross career earnings in the NFL are put at roughly $47.7 million, a figure that covers everything he was paid during his time in the league. His reported annual salaries from 2011 to 2021 add up to about $42.5 million.
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His biggest payday came with the four-year, $25 million extension he signed with Kansas City in 2014, which included a $10 million signing bonus. His rookie contract was worth $2.67 million over four years. With Atlanta, he agreed to a two-year, $10.5 million deal in 2019, followed by a one-year, $4.5 million extension that included a $3.25 million signing bonus.
Who was Allen Bailey?
Allen Bailey was born on March 25, 1989, on Sapelo Island, Georgia. He attended McIntosh County High School and went on to play for the Miami Hurricanes, where he developed as a defensive end.
In the 2011 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected him in the third round, 86th overall. He spent his early seasons in a rotational role, dealing with limited playing time and a series of injuries. In 2012, he finished his second season with no sacks and five tackles in 10 games.
Things changed in 2014, when he earned a full-time starting spot on the Chiefs’ defensive line. That same year, he signed a lucrative extension. Over the following seasons, he was a fixture of Kansas City’s defense. His best season came in 2018, when he posted a career-high six sacks and recovered four fumbles, the most in the league. In eight seasons with the team, he racked up 19.5 sacks and 207 tackles.
In July 2019, he signed with the Atlanta Falcons, one day after Michael Bennett broke his ankle on the first day of training camp. In Atlanta, he was used both as a defensive end and as an interior defensive lineman. In 2020, he agreed to a restructured one-year extension, and on Feb. 18, 2021, the team released him, freeing up $4.5 million in cap space. It was the final chapter of his NFL career.
What teams did Allen Bailey play for?
Over his 10 years in the NFL, Allen Bailey suited up for two franchises:
- Kansas City Chiefs (2011–2018)
- Atlanta Falcons (2019–2020)
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