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- Super Bowl champion Arthur Jones has died, the Baltimore Ravens confirmed on Friday, Oct. 3
- Jones, 39, is remembered for his “big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said
- A cause of death was not made available
Super Bowl winner Arthur Jones has died at age 39.
The Baltimore Ravens confirmed the death of their former player in a statement on Friday, Oct. 3. General manager Eric DeCosta said, “We are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jones’ sudden passing.”
“Arthur’s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered,” the statement continued. “His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others. He was kind, courteous and enthusiastic — always displaying a love for family, teammates and friends.”
A cause of death was not immediately made available.
Jones played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2010 to 2013, helping them secure a Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers in 2013. After leaving the Ravens, Jones played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders.
He was the older brother of former NFL pro-bowler Chandler Jones and former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
His former teammate, Walter Stone Sanders, reacted in the comments of the Ravens’ post on Instagram, writing, “Dam Big Bro… My Teammate My rookie nfl camp year with the Ravens man you always brought energy and was funny, much love.”
One fan recalled a meaningful moment with Jones. “We got to meet him after the Super Bowl at a signing. We were the last ones in line, and he chatted with my husband. And he was very sweet,” said one fan.
Another person who spent time with Jones remembers him as an “absolute gem of a human with such a big heart,” adding that his death “hurts” in the comments.
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