Baltimore Ravens helmet (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones has reportedly passed away.
Jones was the star of Super Bowl 47, having caught the “Mile High Miracle” and scoring two touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Baltimore Sun reports having received confirmation of the former player’s passing from an NFL source with direct knowledge.
Jones was 40.
The former WR and returner only spent three seasons with the Ravens, playing in their uniform from 2012 to 2014, but is considered a hero among fans due to his 56-yard touchdown catch and 108-yard kick return for a touchdown to start the second half of the game that helped fire Baltimore to a 34-31 win.
Jones, an All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 2012, also played for the Houston Texans, Pittsburgh, and San Diego Chargers, spending nine years in the league. The aforementioned kick return is the third longest in NFL history; he also repeated the feat two years later in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He ended his career with 203 receptions, 2,733 yards, and 14 touchdowns in 128 games. He also registered 4,940 yards and five scores as a kick returner, adding 2,688 yards and four TDs as a punt returner.
Jacoby Jones will forever be a #Ravens legend. Will never be forgotten in history. pic.twitter.com/m7HOfWAegm https://t.co/iEaaA5aPvy
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 14, 2024
Here’s What Folks Had To Say About Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Hero Jacoby Jones
“He was the best, he loved everyone,” Sam Gordon, who owns the Beaumont Renegades, told KPRC 2. “I think one of the most important things is he was a man of God. He was proud of how much he loved and feared his God. What was most important to him after football was helping the next person in line. He was the most humble and kind person to anybody who gave him the time and needed the time from him.”
J.J. Watt, a former teammate of Jacoby’s in Houston, said the former player was “one of the most fun-loving teammates and people I’ve ever been around.”
“Always dancing and laughing, with a permanent smile on his face,” he added. “Gone far, far too soon. R.I.P Jacoby Jones.”
Jones was living in Missouri at the time of his passing. No cause of death has been reported.
Our hearts go out to Jones’ family, friends, and loved ones.
Rest in peace, Jacoby Jones.
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders’ Rumored List Of 6 NFL Teams On His Wish List Has Leaked
Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
There’s a rumor going around that Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders has six NFL teams on his wish list as he heads into what is likely his final season of college football.
Assuming he declares for the 2025 NFL Draft next year, Shedeur Sanders is expected to be one of first quarterbacks selected. Sanders, Georgia’s Carson Beck and Texas’ Quinn Ewers are the consensus top three QBs eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft.
The NFL Rookie Watch X/Twitter account stated that Sanders would like to play for either of the following six NFL teams: The Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers or Washington Commanders:
For what it’s worth, Shedeur Sanders tried pouring cold water over the rumor and responded with this short-and-sweet message:
