Former NFL WR Jacoby Jones dies at age 40

Jacoby Jones, a former Ravens large receiver and the star of Tremendous Bowl 47, has died, the crew stated early Sunday.

He was 40. A reason for demise has not been introduced.

“We’re fully heartbroken to be taught in regards to the passing of Jacoby Jones,” the Ravens stated in a press release. “Jacoby had the distinctive capacity to attach with everybody he encountered. His charisma, pleasure and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that would gentle up any room or brighten any darkish day.

“Jacoby will lengthy be remembered not only for his success on the soccer subject, however for the lasting private connections he made with numerous individuals within the Ravens group, Baltimore neighborhood and each space he known as house.”

A local of Louisiana, Jones performed the Ravens for simply three seasons, from 2012 to 2014, however left an indelible mark on the franchise along with his efficiency within the Tremendous Bowl in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers. He had a 56-yard landing catch and a Tremendous Bowl document 108-yard kickoff return for a rating to open the second half that helped propel Baltimore to the 34-31 victory over the San Fransisco 49ers.

He additionally had a 70-yard game-tying landing catch within the waning seconds of regulation within the Ravens’ AFC divisional spherical playoff recreation that season in opposition to the Denver Broncos, dubbed the “Mile Excessive Miracle,” that Baltimore went on to win in double time beyond regulation. It was voted the best second in crew historical past for the NFL’s a hundredth anniversary in 2019.

“I liked Jacoby Jones. All of us did,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh stated in a press release. “His spirit, enthusiasm and love for individuals have been highly effective. He was a light-weight. He was the cherished son of his loving mother, Ms. Emily. They have been so shut. He was a person of religion.

“My favourite soccer play was when Jacoby was speaking to his mother in the long run zone, simply earlier than a late-game kickoff return in opposition to the Vikings in a snowstorm shootout. Jacoby then raced to catch the ball and run it again for a landing. My favourite Jacoby private second was each time I noticed his smiling face stuffed with Pleasure. Relaxation in peace, Jacoby, within the arms of Jesus.”

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Jones, who performed at Lane School and was a third-round draft decide of the Houston Texans in 2007, spent 9 seasons within the NFL and in addition performed for the Pittsburgh Steelers and then-San Diego Chargers following his time in Baltimore.

In September 2017, Jones signed a one-day contract with the Ravens so he might retire as a member of the franchise.

Jones holds the Ravems document for many profession kickoff return touchdowns (4), most kickoff return touchdowns in a single season (two) and longest kickoff return in crew historical past, having additionally returned two extra for 108 yards in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers.

An All-Professional returner and Professional Bowl choice in 2012, he completed his profession with 203 catches, 2,733 yards and 125 touchdowns. He additionally had 4,940 yards and 5 touchdowns as a kick returner and a pair of,688 yards and 4 scores as a punt returner.

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Within the Ravens’ 34-31 win in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers in Tremendous Bowl XLVII, Jacoby Jones opened the third quarter with an NFL-record 108-yard kick return for a landing.
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Within the Ravens’ 34-31 win in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers in Tremendous Bowl XLVII, Jacoby Jones opened the third quarter with an NFL-record 108-yard kick return for a landing.
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Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, left, and large receiver Jacoby Jones rejoice after Flacco’s speeding landing within the third quarter in opposition to the Cleveland Browns in 2012.
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New Orleans, LA– 2/3/13 — Baltimore Ravens’ Jacoby Jones (#12) heads for the tip zone on a document setting 108-yd kickoff return for a landing to open the second half of the Baltimore Ravens vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Tremendous Bowl XLVII.
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Ed Reed and Jacoby Jones rejoice the Ravens’ win over the Patriots.
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Ravens large receiver Jacoby Jones celebrates as he crosses the aim line for a landing in opposition to the Denver Broncos within the fourth quarter of an AFC divisional playoff NFL soccer recreation, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, in Denver.
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Ravens large receiver (and former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant) Jacoby Jones threw out the primary pitch earlier than the Orioles confronted the Crimson Sox on June 15, 2013.
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Jacoby Jones catches a kickoff from Shane Lechler earlier than working it 105 yards for a landing in opposition to the Raiders to shut the scoring within the Ravens’ 55-20 victory Nov. 11, 2012. Jones returned 4 kickoffs for TDs within the common season throughout his three years with the crew.
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Baltimore, Md–8/12/17–Former Ravens large receiver/returner Jacoby Jones indicators autographs throughout the crew’s final open observe at M&T Financial institution Stadium on Saturday. Kim Hairston/Baltimore Solar.
Owings Mills, MD — 08/03/2012 — Baltimore Ravens large receiver Jacoby Jones (12) calls again at a coach throughout coaching observe on the Ravens’ athletic complicated Friday, Aug 3, 2012. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Solar Employees) [FBN RAVENS TEAM PRACTICE (_D3S3400.JPG)]
Denver-CO-1/12/13-sp-p16-ravens-broncos-sweeney—Ravens’ Jacoby Jones runs off the sector after the sport profitable subject aim. Jones caught the sport tying 70 yard landing move from Joe Flacco. Baltimore Ravens tackle the Denver Broncos within the AFC DIvisional recreation. Gene Sweeney Jr. Baltimore Solar Employees #7807
Owings MIlls,MD–8/11/12–Ravens’ #12 Jacoby Jones. Baltimore Ravens soccer observe at their observe facility in Owings MIlls. Lloyd Fox-Solar Photographer-sp-ravens-camp-0812-p-fox-#133
1/12/13–Denver, CO– sp-p-ravens-broncos-fox, — Ravens’ #12 Jacoby Jones and teammte #82 Torrey Smith celebrates Jones’ fourth quarter landing to tie the sport. Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos NFL soccer playoffs at Sports activities Authority Subject at Mile Excessive. Lloyd Fox, Solar Photographer #3467
New Orleans, LA– 2/3/13–sp-4313-super-bowl-fox, –Ravens’ Jacoby Jones throughout pregame heat ups. Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers within the NFL Tremendous Bowl XLVII on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Solar. #4313
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Matthew Wilson of Pylesville, proper, offers Baltimore Ravens participant Jacoby Jones a fist bump after getting an autograph at Wednesday evening’s autograph signing at Buon Gusto in Whiteford.
Jacoby Jones opened the second half of Tremendous Bowl XLVII with a 108-yard landing return Sunday in New Orleans, tying a Tremendous Bowl document. The rating propelled the Ravens to a 28-6 lead over the San Francisco 49ers, who then staged a comeback that fell quick after a dramatic defensive stand by Baltimore’s secured the title.
New Orleans, LA– 2/3/13 — Baltimore RavensÕ Jacoby Jones (#12) heads for the endzone on a document setting 108-yd kickoff return for a landing to open the second half of the Baltimore Ravens vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Tremendous Bowl XLVII on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. — Photograph by: Kenneth Okay. Lam/Baltimore Solar DSC_3923 sp-3923-super-bowl-lam