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Chris Payton-Jones, a former NFL and UFL cornerback, has died at the age of 30 following a car accident. He played for multiple teams including the Cardinals, Lions, Vikings, and Titans, and most recently for the Seattle Sea Dragons in the XFL.
Chris Payton-Jones, a former cornerback in the NFL and UFL, has died. He was 30.
Via Justin Barney of News4Jax, Payton-Jones was involved in a car accident on Saturday night.
Undrafted out of Nebraska in 2018, Payton-Jones played for the Cardinals, Lions, Vikings, and Titans. He appeared in 29 regular-season games, with six starts.
He played for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL in 2023. He then played for the UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks in 2024 and 2025.
“Chris was a beloved teammate and leader in the locker room, who demonstrated the importance of hard work, determination, and resilience throughout his career," the UFL said in a statement. "As importantly, Chris was always a bright soul who everyone throughout the league enjoyed spending time with off-the-field during his three-year tenure."
Payton-Jones had retired from football in January.
We extend our condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and coaches.
Chris Payton-Jones played for the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, and the Seattle Sea Dragons in the XFL.
Chris Payton-Jones died as a result of a car accident that occurred on Saturday night.

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