July 14th 2024.
On July 14, 2024, the world lost a beloved former NFL player, Jacoby Jones, who passed away in his sleep. Jones was a standout kick returner and wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, San Diego Chargers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was best known for his electrifying kick return in Super Bowl XLVII and was fondly remembered by his ex-teammates and coaches.
According to KPRC 2, Jones' cause of death has not been announced at the time of writing. The Baltimore Ravens released a statement expressing their condolences to the Jones family. They described Jones as having a unique ability to connect with everyone he encountered and his charisma, joy, and love could light up any room or brighten any dark day. The Ravens also acknowledged his success on the field, but more importantly, his lasting personal connections with countless people in the organization, Baltimore community, and every area he called home.
Jones' former teammates, Torrey Smith and JJ Watt, took to social media to express their grief and share memories of their time with him. Smith thanked God for the memories and Jones' impact on the world, while Watt described him as one of the most fun-loving and joyful people he had ever been around. The Baltimore Ravens, as well as the entire football community, were completely heartbroken by the news of Jones' passing.
As reported by The Athletic, Jones had just celebrated his 40th birthday on July 11. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in 2007 and played for them for five years before joining the Baltimore Ravens in 2012. During his time with the Ravens, Jones made history by becoming the first player to return two kickoffs for 105 yards or longer in the same season. However, he revealed in a 2023 interview with The Athletic that his most memorable play was the "Mile High Miracle" during the 2013 NFL playoffs where he caught a 70-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco, forcing overtime and leading the Ravens to victory.
Head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, John Harbaugh, also released a statement expressing his love and appreciation for Jones. He described Jones as a man of faith and shared his favorite football moment, where Jones was seen talking to his mom in the end zone before returning a kickoff for a touchdown. Harbaugh also mentioned his favorite personal moment with Jones, which was simply seeing his smiling face full of joy. He ended his statement by saying, "Rest in peace, Jacoby, in the arms of Jesus."
Before his passing, Jones had agreed to become the Offensive Coordinator for the Beaumont Renegades of the American Football League. The team's GM, Sam Gordon, described Jones as an exceptional human being who was loyal and dedicated to all those who knew him. The Renegades also released a statement, praising Jones not only for his skills as a football player but more importantly, for his kind and loving nature. They acknowledged his strong faith and how he never shied away from sharing it with others.
The loss of Jacoby Jones is deeply felt by the football community and beyond. His impact on and off the field will never be forgotten, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
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