Former NFL Player Chris Payton-Jones Dies at 30 in Florida Car Crash

Former NFL defensive back Chris Payton-Jones died Saturday night in a car crash in Florida. He was 30.

Payton-Jones was involved in a vehicle collision that resulted in his car overturning and catching fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Payton-Jones played for four NFL teams between 2018 and 2021. He later played for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL and the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League (UFL).

The UFL released a statement mourning his passing, calling him a "beloved teammate and leader" who "demonstrated the importance of hard work, determination, and resilience."

He was a standout collegiate player at Nebraska and joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2021 as an undrafted free agent. He also played for the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Tennessee Titans.

Payton-Jones played in 29 NFL games, recording 48 tackles and seven pass breakups. For the BattleHawks, he played 18 regular-season games, with 56 tackles and two interceptions.