Former Ravens Wide Receiver Jacoby Jones Dies at 40
Star of Super Bowl 47 Remembered for His Explosive Plays
Baltimore Ravens Release Statement Expressing Their Condolences
Jacoby Jones, the former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and NFL star, has died at the age of 40, the team announced on Wednesday. Jones was a beloved figure in the Baltimore community, and his death has come as a shock to many.
Jones was best known for his performance in Super Bowl 47, where he returned a kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown in the Ravens' victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He was also a key member of the Ravens' championship team in 2012.
Jones played nine seasons in the NFL, also spending time with the Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, and San Diego Chargers. He finished his career with 3,833 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns.
The Ravens released a statement expressing their condolences on Jones's death. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacoby Jones," the statement read. "Jacoby was a beloved member of our team and a cherished member of the Baltimore community. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him."
Jones's death is a tragic loss for the NFL and the Baltimore community. He was a talented player and a beloved figure, and his legacy will live on.
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