Former Ravens 5th-round pick Arthur Jones has died at 39, the team and Syracuse University announced on Friday. Jones spent his first four NFL seasons in Baltimore and won a Super Bowl when the Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl to cap the 2012 season.
“Arthur’s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said. “His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others.”
Jones was the older brother of former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former Syracuse and NFL defensive end Chandler Jones, a four-time Pro Bowler who won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots.
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Jones had 38 1/2 tackles for loss at Syracuse, a school record for an interior defensive lineman, earning first-team All-Big East selection each of his final two seasons.
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