Jessie Lemonier

The Detroit Lions have paid tribute to their former player Jessie Lemonier, whose death at the age of 25 was announced on Thursday.

[NFL](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/nfl) team said in a statement. Lemonier spent a year with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020 after his college career at Liberty University. “He’s a guy that has this laid-back [attitude],” Lions linebacker coach Kelvin Sheppard said in December 2021.

ALLEN PARK -- Former Detroit Lions defensive end Jessie Lemonier has died, according to the team. He was just 25 years old.

Per a report from ESPN's Eric Woodyard, former Detroit Lions linebacker and pass rusher Jessie Lemonier has passed away. The cause of death has not been ...

In seven games that season with the Lions, he started twice at outside linebacker, recording 1.5 sacks as well as 15 total tackles. Lemonier started his career in 2020 as an undrafted free agent out of Liberty university, signing with the Los Angeles Chargers. [#Lions]LB Jessie Lemonier has passed away, a source confirms to ESPN.

Jessie Lemonier -- a former outside linebacker for the Detroit Lions -- has passed away, the team announced Thursday morning. He was only 25 years old.

He then signed with the Lions' practice squad a month later and was promoted to the active roster. It seems like Lemonier was positioning for a career in the United States Football League as he recently signed with the Houston Gamblers in December 2022. Jessie Lemonier -- a former outside linebacker for the Detroit Lions -- has passed away, the team announced Thursday morning. Detroit Lions' Jessie Lemonier Former Linebacker Dead At 25 Former Detroit Lions Linebacker Jessie Lemonier Dead At 25 The Lions broke the sad news with a statement, saying they're "shocked and saddened" by Lemonier's death.

Jessie Lemonier, a linebacker who played for the Lions in seven games in 2021, has died at the age of 25. The team made the announcement Thursday.

Jessie Lemonier, a linebacker who played for the Lions in seven games in 2021, has died at the age of 25. He was promoted and appeared in seven games for Detroit, including starting two games and had 8 tackles and 1.5 sacks. The 25-year-old went undrafted after going to Liberty and was signed to the Lions in September 2021 to the practice squad.

Former NFL linebacker Jessie Lemonier has died at the age of 25, the Detroit Lions confirmed Thursday. No cause of death has been revealed.

The 6-3, 240-pound Lemonier signed with the Arizona Cardinals last summer and played in a preseason game before being released during training camp. "Jessie was a model teammate and wonderful young man who is gone far too soon. He was planning to play in the USFL this spring after signing with the Houston Gamblers and being traded to the Birmingham Stallions.

Former Chargers and Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier had died at the age of 25. The news was confirmed by the Lions on Thursday morning.

He ended the year with 15 tackles, one tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. I LOVE YOU BRO! You were always filled with life bro.

Jessie Lemonier, a former linebacker with the Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 25, the team announced Thursday.

Lemonier briefly spent time with the Cardinals as well. He joined the Lions a year later and appeared in seven games for Detroit. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”

"We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier. Jessie was a model teammate and wonderful young man who is gone far ...

[NFL team](/nfl/teams/) when he signed with the [Chargers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAC/los-angeles-chargers/) one day after the 2020 [NFL Draft](/nfl/draft/). Instead of the XFL, though, Lemonier set his sights on the USFL by signing with the Houston Gamblers in December. During his lone year with the Lions, he played in seven games while registering two starts. Lemonier tallied 1.5 sacks during his time in Detroit, with his biggest one coming against Lemonier spent time with three different teams during his two seasons in the [NFL](/nfl/). [Jessie Lemonier](/nfl/players/3159129/jessie-lemonier/) has passed away at age 25, the Detroit Lions confirmed Thursday.

Former NFL linebacker Jessie Lemonier died at 25, the Detroit Lions confirmed Thursday. Details of Lemonier's death haven't been released.

Jessie Lemonier, a defensive end who played for the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 25, the Lions announced Jan. 26.

He signed with the Arizona Cardinals last year, but was released in training camp. In 2021, he recorded 15 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks in seven games with the Lions. Lemonier signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Liberty University in 2020.

Outside linebacker Jessie Lemonier, who appeared in 13 games for the Chargers and Detroit Lions in a brief NFL career, has died. He was 25.

Lemonier was waived by the Lions in May and claimed by Arizona. Lemonier capped his career at Liberty by earning MVP honors in the 2019 Cure Bowl, helping the Flames secure their first-ever bowl game victory. He spent the offseason with the Cardinals and part of training camp before being cut this past summer. “The Liberty Athletics family is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of former Flames football great Jessie Lemonier,” the Lynchburg, Va., school said in a statement. Lemonier was signed by the Chargers in 2020 after going undrafted out of Liberty. “Jessie was a model teammate and a wonderful young man who is gone far too soon,” the Lions said.

Outside linebacker Jessie Lemonier, who appeared in seven games for the Detroit Lions in 2021 in a brief NFL career highlighted by a sack of Aaron Rodgers ...

Lemonier capped his career at Liberty by earning MVP honors in the 2019 Cure Bowl, helping the Flames secure their first-ever bowl game victory. "The Liberty Athletics family is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of former Flames football great Jessie Lemonier," the Lynchburg, Virginia, school said in a statement. Lemonier was signed to the Lions practice squad before the 2022 season, days before being released by the Los Angeles Chargers.

Jessie Lemonier, a defensive end who played for the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 25, the Lions announced Jan. 26.

He signed with the Arizona Cardinals last year, but was released in training camp. In 2021, he recorded 15 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks in seven games with the Lions. Lemonier signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Liberty University in 2020.