Jacoby Jones, the former Ravens receiver and Super Bowl 47 star, has died, the team announced Sunday.
He was 40 years old. The cause of death has not been released.
“We are completely saddened to learn of the death of Jacoby Jones,” the Ravens said in a statement. “Jacoby had a unique ability to connect with everyone he met. His charm, joy and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that I can light up any room or light up any dark day.
“Jacoby will be long remembered not only for his accomplishments on the football field, but for the long-lasting relationships he made with so many people in the Ravens organization, the Baltimore community and beyond.” something he called home.”
A native of Louisiana, Jones played for the Ravens for just three seasons, from 2012 to 2014, but left an indelible mark on the franchise with his performance in the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers . He had a 56-yard touchdown catch and the Super Bowl record 108-yard return for a score to open the second half that helped Baltimore win a 34-31 victory over the San Fransisco 49ers.
He also caught a 70-yard touchdown in the waning seconds of regulation in the Ravens’ AFC divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos, titled “Mile High Miracle,” which Baltimore went on to win twice. over time. It was voted the greatest moment in team history for the NFL’s 100th anniversary in 2019.
“I loved Jacoby Jones. We all did,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. “His spirit, enthusiasm and love for people were strong. It was light. He was the beloved son of his loving mother, Mrs. Emily. They were very close. He was a man of faith.
My favorite football game was when Jacoby was talking to his mom in the end zone, before the last game against the Vikings during a snowball game. Jacoby ran to catch the ball and return it for a touchdown. My favorite time of Jacoby was every time I saw his smiling face full of Joy. Rest in peace, Jacoby, in the arms of Jesus.
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Jones, who played at Lane College and was the Houston Texans’ third-string quarterback in 2007, spent nine seasons in the NFL and also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers after his time in Baltimore.
In September 2017, Jones signed a one-day contract with the Ravens in order to retire as a member of the franchise.
Jones holds the Ravems records for most career touchdowns (four), most kickoff returns in a season (two) and longest punt return in franchise history. team, as he returned two more for 108 yards against the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers.
An All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection in 2012, he finished his career with 203 catches, 2,733 yards and 125 touchdowns. He also had 4,940 yards and five touchdowns as a kick returner and 2,688 yards and four scores as a punt returner.
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In the Ravens’ 34-31 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, Jacoby Jones opened the third quarter with an NFL record 108-yard punt return for a touchdown.
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In the Ravens’ 34-31 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, Jacoby Jones opened the third quarter with an NFL record 108-yard punt return for a touchdown.
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Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, left, and wide receiver Jacoby Jones celebrate after Flacco’s touchdown catch in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns in 2012.
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New Orleans, LA– 2/3/13 – Baltimore Ravens’ Jacoby Jones (#12) heads into the end zone on a record 108-yd return for a touchdown to open the second half of the Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.
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Ed Reed and Jacoby Jones celebrate the Ravens’ victory over the Patriots.
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Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones celebrates as he crosses the goal line to beat the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of the NFL’s AFC football game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, in Denver.
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Ravens wide receiver (and former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant) Jacoby Jones threw out the first pitch before the Orioles faced the Red Sox on June 15, 2013.
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Jacoby Jones catches a kickoff from Shane Lechler before running 105 yards for a touchdown against the Raiders to cap the Ravens’ 55-20 victory Nov. 11, 2012. Jones returned four kickoffs for TDs in the regular season in his three seasons. age and class.
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Baltimore, Md–8/12/17–Former Ravens wide receiver/returner Jacoby Jones signs autographs during the team’s final open practice at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday. Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun.
Owings Mills, MD — 08/03/2012 — Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) returns to the coach during a Ravens game practice Friday, Aug 3, 2012. (Karl Merton Ferron/ Baltimore Sun Staff) [FBN RAVENS TEAM PRACTICE (_D3S3400.JPG)]
Denver-CO-1/12/13-sp-p16-ravens-broncos-sweeney—Jacoby Jones of the Ravens runs down the field after the game-winning field goal. Jones capped the game with a 70-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco. The Baltimore Ravens take on the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional game. Gene Sweeney Jr. Baltimore Sun Staff #7807
Owings MIlls,MD–8/11/12–Ravens’ #12 Jacoby Jones. The Baltimore Ravens practice football at their practice facility in Owings MIlls. Lloyd Fox-Sun Painter-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 celebrate Jones’ fourth quarter touchdown to tie the game. Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos NFL football games at Sports Authority Field Mile High. Lloyd Fox, Photographer of the Day #3467
New Orleans, LA– 2/3/13–sp-4313-super-bowl-fox, –Ravens’ Jacoby Jones during pregame warmups. Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers in NFL Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun. #4313
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Pylesville’s Matthew Wilson, right, gives Baltimore Ravens player Jacoby Jones an autograph after getting an autograph Wednesday night at Buon Gusto in Whiteford.
Jacoby Jones opened the second half of Super Bowl XLVII with a 108-yard touchdown return on Sunday in New Orleans, tying a Super Bowl record. The score gave the Ravens a 28-6 lead over the San Francisco 49ers, who then made a punt that quickly fell behind Baltimore’s stout defense to secure the title. .
New Orleans, LA– 2/3/13 — Baltimore RavensÕ Jacoby Jones (#12) goes on a record-setting 108-yd kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half of the Baltimore Ravens vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. — Photo by: Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun DSC_3923 sp-3923-super-bowl-lam
