Former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier dies at age 25
A former linebacker for the Detroit Lions, 25-year-old Jessie Lemoiner, died on Thursday, the team announced.
Lemonier, who the XFL’s Arlington Renegades drafted in November, instead recently signed with the USFL’s Houston Gamblers for the upcoming season before being traded to the Birmingham Stallions.
He appeared in seven games with the Lions during the 2021 season, finishing with 15 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals last summer and registered a sack in a preseason game but was later released during training camp.
“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 too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time,” the Lions said in a statement.
His agent, Drew Smith of DEC Management, told ESPN that Lemonier and his girlfriend were expecting a child.
Lemonier, a native of Hialeah, Florida, originally signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Liberty in 2020. He saw action in six games, making two tackles.
No details have been released on the cause of death.
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NFL ‘Noles Week 9 Results so far: Akers, Burns get banged up, Sweat’s big sack, Ramsey in Germany, and more
A look at NFL Week 9 results so far for former Florida State Seminoles.
A look at NFL results for former Florida State standouts during Week 9 action:
Thursday Night Football: Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Tennessee Titans 16
No former Seminoles were involved in this game.
Kansas City Chiefs 21, Miami Dolphins 14 (in Germany)
For the Chiefs, defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi started. He did not record any stats.
For the Dolphins, cornerback Jalen Ramsey started. He had four solo tackles.
Minnesota Vikings 31, Atlanta Falcons 28
For the Vikings, running back Cam Akers had eight rushes for 25 yards, including a long of 19 yards. He had three receptions for 13 yards, including a long of 11 yards. He also was sacked for a loss of seven yards as a passer. The belief is that Akers suffered an Achilles injury.
Baltimore Ravens 37, Seattle Seahawks 3
For the Ravens, cornerback Ronald Darby played but recorded no stats.
For the Seahawks, defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. recorded a solo tackle and a tackle for loss.
Cleveland Browns 27, Arizona Cardinals 0
For the Browns, kicker Dustin Hopkins was 3-of-3 on extra-point attempts and 2-of-3 on field goal attempts. He hit attempts from 30 and 45 yards out, while missing wide-left on a 48-yard attempt.
Green Bay Packers 20, Los Angeles Rams 3
For the Rams, defensive end/linebacker Keir Thomas is on their practice squad.
Houston Texans 39, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37
No former Seminoles were involved in this game.
Washington Commanders 20, New England Patriots 17
No former Seminoles were involved in this game.
New Orleans Saints 24, Chicago Bears 17
For the Saints, quarterback Jameis Winston was active, but did not play. Offensive tackle Cameron Erving is on their practice squad.
For the Bears, defensive end DeMarcus Walker played, but recorded no stats.
Indianapolis Colts 27, Carolina Panthers 13
For the Panthers, defensive end Brian Burns started. He had four tackles, including two solo tackles. He also had a tackle for loss. Burns got knocked out of the game by a concussion. Safety Jammie Robinson had three tackles, including a solo tackle.
Las Vegas Raiders 30, New York Giants 6
For the Giants, running back Jashaun Corbin was inactive. Kicker Graham Gano was placed on injured reserve earlier this week and will have surgery on his left knee.
Philadelphia Eagles 28, Dallas Cowboys 23
For the Eagles, defensive end Josh Sweat started. He had four tackles, including two solo tackles. He had a sack for 11 yards on the final drive of the game. He also had a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry. Offensive tackle Roderick Johnson is on injured reserve.
Sunday Night Football: Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals
No former Seminoles are involved in this game.
Monday Night Football: Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets (8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC)
A bunch of former Seminoles will be playing on MNF. For the Chargers, you have cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. and safety Derwin James. For the Jets, there is running back Dalvin Cook and defensive end Jermaine Johnson II. Linebacker Hamsah Nasirildeen is on injured reserve for the Jets.
Teams On Bye: Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers
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