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Heartfelt tributes to Jacoby Jones pour in as former coach, teammates keep in mind Super Bowl hero


Former NFL broad receiver and kick return specialist Jacoby Jones has died. He was 40.

The Baltimore Sun reported Jones passing on Sunday, citing an NFL supply with direct information of the state of affairs. The Baltimore Ravens later stated your entire group was “heartbroken.”

“We are utterly heartbroken to study in regards to the passing of Jacoby Jones,” the Ravens wrote on X late Sunday morning.

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Jacoby Jones walks on the sidleine
Wide receiver Jacoby Jones, #13 of the Pittsburgh Steelers, walks alongside the sideline throughout a recreation towards the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 27, 2015 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

Jones spent his last three NFL seasons in Baltimore, however he will probably be remembered for his heroics in Super Bowl XLVII. 

Jones transitioned to teaching as soon as his enjoying days ended. He most not too long ago served because the broad receivers coach at Alabama State.

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Jones’ former teammates, coaches, and others paid tribute to the All-Pro receiver on Sunday. 

“I cherished Jacoby Jones. We all did. His spirit, enthusiasm and love for folks had been highly effective. He was a lightweight. He was the cherished son of his loving mother, Ms. Emily. They had been so shut. He was a person of religion,” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh wrote in an announcement.

“My favourite soccer play was when Jacoby was speaking to his mother ultimately zone, simply earlier than a late-game kickoff return towards 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 filled with Joy. Rest in peace, Jacoby, within the arms of Jesus.” 

Jacoby Jones seen before an NFL game

Jacoby Jones, #12 of the Baltimore Ravens, warms up earlier than a recreation towards the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 24, 2014 in New Orleans. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson described Jones as a “legend.”

“na bra no means RIP LEGEND,” Jackson wrote.

Former Houston Texans go rusher J.J. Watt mirrored on the time being teammates with Jones.

“Jacoby was one of the vital fun-loving teammates and folks I’ve ever been round. Always dancing and laughing, with a everlasting smile on his face. Gone far, far too quickly. R.I.P Jacoby Jones,” Watt wrote.

“Jacoby Jones was one of the vital energetic, and enjoyable loving teammates. Always had a smile on his face and by no means one to draw back from dancing. Blessed to have shared the huddle with you brother. Gone strategy to quickly. RIP Jacoby,” retired NFL quarterback Matt Schaub stated.

Former NFL punter and present ESPN character Pat McAfee referred to as Jones “an absolute legend.”

“Jacoby Jones was an absolute legend.. he was beloved by actually everyone he met and lit up each room/area he walked into/onto.

“Rest simple my brother.. we are going to miss your presence.”

Jacoby Jones looks on during an NFL game

Wide receiver Jacoby Jones, #12 of the Baltimore Ravens, appears to be like to the sky earlier than a kickoff return within the fourth quarter towards the San Diego Chargers at M&T Bank Stadium on Nov. 30, 2014 in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Donte Stallworth recalled the time when he educated with Jones.

“I’ll always remember coaching with Jacoby Jones in New Orleans. he was contemporary outta St Aug after I was enjoying for the Saints and he made it clear his plans to not solely play within the NFL however make an impression. he did precisely that.

“RIP brother”

“My former teammate Jacoby Jones handed. Damn this hits onerous. His chuckle and simply greater than life character will probably be one thing I’ll all the time keep in mind. RIP brother,” Matt Leinart wrote.

Former Ravens broad receiver Torrey Smith stated Jones was “1 of 1.”

Details surrounding Jones’ dying haven’t but been made out there. 

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The Houston Texans drafted Jones within the third spherical in 2007. Aside from the Texans and Ravens, Jones had stints with the Steelers and Chargers organizations.

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