Super Bowl Champ Jacoby Jones Dead At 40

Former NFL star receiver Jacoby Jones — who gained Tremendous Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens — has handed away. He was solely 40.

Ex-NFL quarterback Matt Leinart, and Jones’ former teammate, confirmed the devastating information on Sunday, saying he is heartbroken over Jacoby’s demise.

“His chuckle and simply bigger-than-life character can be one thing I will at all times keep in mind,” Leinart mentioned, “RIP brother.”

Particulars surrounding his demise has not been launched.

NFL gamers and followers have been flooding social media with tributes because the unhappy information, together with former Ravens WR Torrey Smith who said Jones was one of a kind.

“We are going to miss you,” Smith said, “Love you bro!”

J.J. Watt said Jones was one of the most “fun-loving” teammates to be around and he’s gone “far too soon.”

The Pro Bowler was a third-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft and played for the Texans, Ravens, Chargers and Steelers.

Jones’ career flourished in Baltimore and he’s known for amazing plays in the 2012 playoffs, including catching a 70-yard game-tying touchdown pass.

He additionally had a 108-yard kick return landing in Tremendous Bowl XLVII, the longest in SB historical past. The Ravens gained 34 to 31 in opposition to the 49ers, their first Tremendous Bowl loss in franchise historical past.

After Jones retired in 2017, he returned to his alma mater, Lane School, and have become a large receiver coach. He additionally coached at Morgan State and in 2022, joined Alabama State’s workers.

Jones additionally did somewhat off-the-field gig … and was featured on season 16 of “Dancing With The Stars.” He positioned third with Karina Smirnoff.