Former NFL wide receiver and return man Jacoby Jones has died, his family confirmed, via a statement provided by the NFL Players Union Sunday. The Jones Family confirmed Jacoby “passed away peacefully at his home” in New Orleans. Jones just turned 40 on Thursday.
We want to express our gratitude for all the kind thoughts and support you have shown us during this challenging time. Your ongoing support and respecting our privacy means a lot to us.
We are deeply saddened to share that Jacoby Jones, a beloved former Ravens football player from New Orleans and a proud graduate of a Historically Black College has passed away at the age of 40.
In a statement, the Jones Family confirmed that Jacoby Jones passed away peacefully at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana. The family, including his mother, Emily and his son, little Jacoby, are together and are asking for your prayers, privacy, and support as they navigate through this difficult time.
The Baltimore Ravens also released a statement, sharing their “deepest condolences” with Jones’ family.
We are completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Jacoby Jones.
Jacoby had the unique ability to connect with everyone he encountered. His charisma, joy and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that could light up any room or brighten any dark day.
Jacoby will long be remembered not just for his success on the football field, but for the lasting personal connections he made with countless people in the Ravens organization, Baltimore community and every area he called home.
We share our deepest condolences with Jacoby’s family as we all begin to process this devastating loss.
Jones is most famous for his heroics during the Baltimore Ravens‘ 2012 Super Bowl run, which included a 108-yard kickoff return touchdown in Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers, marking the longest return in Super Bowl history as well as the longest in NFL postseason history. Jones also hauled in a 56-yard touchdown pass from Super Bowl MVP quarterback Joe Flacco to put the Ravens up 21-3 in a game they would hold on to win 34-31. His 290 total yards gained that day are the most in a single Super Bowl ever.
Jones also came up clutch in the AFC divisional round that year against the Denver Broncos, breaking free down the right sideline for a 70-yard receiving touchdown to tie the game at 35 with 31 seconds left, rightfully called the “Mile High Miracle.” The Ravens went on to win…
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