Former NFL player Jessie Lemonier dead at 25

Jessie Lemonier was a former linebacker for the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions.

Jessie Lemonier, a former linebacker for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions, died at age 25, the Lions announced on Jan. 26.

“We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” the Lions tweeted.

“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.”

No cause of death has been revealed.

The Chargers also paid tribute to the defensive end, writing that he was “gone too soon.”

“Our hearts are with Jessie’s family, friends and loved ones,” Lemonier’s former team tweeted.