NFL: Former player Chris Payton-Jones dies at 30 in accident

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: United States

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NFL: Former player Chris Payton-Jones dies at 30 in accident

Former American football player Chris Payton-Jones died at the age of 30 in a car accident in Florida. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, he was involved in a collision with a pickup truck, leading to his vehicle overturning and catching fire. Payton-Jones played in the NFL from 2018 to 2021 before joining alternative leagues like the Seattle Sea Dragons and the St. Louis BattleHawks. The United Football League expressed condolences, describing him as a valued teammate and leader.

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