Jacoby Jones, former NFL wide receiver/return man and Ravens’ Super Bowl hero, dies at age 40

Former NFL wide receiver and return man Jacoby Jones, who turned 40 on Thursday, died on Sunday, according to a report from the Baltimore Sun. The Baltimore Ravens 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 prcoess 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 38-35 in double overtime. He is the Ravens’ all-time leader in kickoff return average (30.1 yards) as well as for a single season back in 2012 when he averaged 30.7 yards per return. Jones also holds the Houston Texans’ career punt return average record (10.2). 

Jones, a third-round pick of the Texans in…

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Author : Garrett Podell

Publish date : 2024-07-14 15:55:15

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