'Beloved Teammate': Former NFL Player Chris Payton-Jones Dies At 30
“Chris was a beloved teammate and leader in the locker room," the UFL said in a statement.
Chris Payton-Jones, a 30-year-old former NFL cornerback and videographer, died Saturday in a car accident. Payton-Jones was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Florida’s State Road 24 when his car collided with a pick-up truck, according to USA Today , which cited First Coast News . Payton-Jones’ vehicle was reportedly engulfed in flames, and he was pronounced dead on the scene.
Payton-Jones played college football for the University of Nebraska and went on to play for multiple NFL teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans. He most recently played for the St. Louis Battlehawks in the United Football League prior to retiring from the sport this past January.
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Chris Payton-Jones posed for a portrait as a member of the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2024. UFL via Getty Images The Jacksonville native was also known for his videography.