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Jacoby Jones played just three seasons for the Ravens, but his legacy left an indelible mark on Baltimore and its fans that will long live on.
A wide receiver and All-Pro kick returner for the Ravens from 2012 to 2014 who was a Super Bowl hero, Jones has died, the team said Sunday. He had just turned 40 on Thursday.
According to a statement from the NFL Players Association on behalf of Jones’ family, he died “peacefully at his home in New Orleans.”
Jones was the star of Baltimore’s Super Bowl 47 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in his hometown of New Orleans.
He caught a 56-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter and opened the second half with a Super Bowl-record 108-yard kickoff return for a score, helping the Ravens take a 28-6 lead, which they held on to for a 34-31 victory to secure the organization’s second championship.
“We are completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Jacoby Jones,” the Ravens said in a statement.
“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.”
