Chris Payton-Jones

Ex-NFL player had baby girl just 3 weeks before death in head-on crash where car set on fire, heartbroken sister reveals

Apr 14, 2026 @ 4:47pm

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FORMER NFL player Chris Payton-Jones had recently welcomed the birth of his daughter three weeks before he tragically died in a head-on collision, his distraught sister told The U.S. Sun….

Former Nebraska Star Dies at 30 in Tragic Car Accident

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:56pm

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Prayers up.

Former NFL Journeyman Tragically Dies In Florida At Just 30 Years Old

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:15am

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The NFL world is in mourning.

Tragedy as former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones, 30, dies in horror head-on car crash in Florida: 'Everyone loved him'

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:42am

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Chris Payton-Jones, a former NFL player for five teams, has died in a car accident at age 30. He was the only fatality, while others suffered only minor injuries.

Former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones, 30, dead in a Florida car crash: ‘A great player but even better person’

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:46am

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Payton-Jones signed with the Lions, Titans, Vikings and Raiders, playing in 29 games over six seasons in the league. He recorded 48 tackles and seven passes defended in the NFL.