Jessie Lemonier — a former exterior linebacker for the Detroit Lions — has handed away, the staff introduced Thursday morning. He was solely 25 years outdated.
Particulars surrounding Lemonier’s loss of life are usually not but identified.
The Lions broke the unhappy information with a press release, saying they’re “shocked and saddened” by Lemonier’s loss of life.
“Jessie was a mannequin teammate and great younger man who’s gone far too quickly,” the staff mentioned on social media.
“Our ideas and prayers are together with his household and buddies throughout this tough time.”
Many paid their respects to the late Lions participant within the feedback … together with Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson who shared the put up with praying hand emojis.
Lemonier was an undrafted free agent out of Liberty College … the place he grew to become the third participant in Flames historical past to report 10 or extra sacks in a season.
The Los Angeles Chargers picked him up after the 2020 NFL Draft and Lemonier performed in 6 video games earlier than he was waived in August 2021.
He then signed with the Lions’ follow squad a month later and was promoted to the lively roster. He appeared in 7 video games and had 15 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
Lemonier additionally had a brief stint with the Arizona Cardinals.
It looks as if Lemonier was positioning for a profession in the USA Soccer League as he just lately signed with the Houston Gamblers in December 2022.
He was traded to the USFL’s defending champions Birmingham Stallions and their season was scheduled to start out this April.
R.I.P.
