Former NFL all-pro kick returner and Baltimore Ravens Tremendous Bowl champion Jacoby Jones has died at age 40, the Ravens stated Sunday.
A 3rd-round decide of the Houston Texans in 2007, Jones loved a nine-year profession within the NFL as a dynamic kick returner and speedy extensive receiver.
Although he spent 5 years in Houston, many followers will keep in mind him for his three years in Baltimore and heroics throughout their 2013 Tremendous Bowl run. Particularly, Jones was on the receiving finish of the “Mile Excessive Miracle” from Joe Flacco, which catapulted the Ravens previous the Denver Broncos within the AFC divisional playoffs. And he additionally had two touchdowns in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers in that yr’s Tremendous Bowl, together with a 108-yard kickoff return to begin the second half.
Beneath are a couple of images of those iconic moments in Ravens lore and a participant followers will at all times keep in mind.
Jan 12 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens extensive receiver Jacoby Jones (12) catches a go for a landing in entrance of Denver Broncos free security Rahim Moore (26) of the AFC divisional spherical playoff recreation at Sports activities Authority Discipline. Necessary Credit score: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI-120280 ORIG FILE ID: 20130112_ajw_ac4_316.jpg
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 12: Jacoby Jones #12 of the Baltimore Ravens runs to the endzone to attain a 70-yard landing reception within the fourth quarter in opposition to Tony Carter #32 and Rahim Moore #26 of the Denver Broncos through the AFC Divisional Playoff Sport at Sports activities Authority Discipline at Mile Excessive on January 12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Ravens gained 38-35 within the second additional time. (Photograph by Doug Pensinger/Getty Pictures) ORG XMIT: 159347768 ORIG FILE ID: 159369855
Jan 12, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens extensive receiver Jacoby Jones scores a landing within the fourth quarter in opposition to the Denver Broncos through the AFC divisional spherical playoff recreation at Sports activities Authority Discipline. The Ravens defeated the Broncos 38-35 in double additional time. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI-120280 ORIG FILE ID: 20130112_ajw_su5_422.jpg
Jan 12, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens extensive receiver Jacoby Jones (12) celebrates with tight finish Ed Dickson (84) after scoring a recreation tying landing with 31 seconds remaining through the fourth quarter of the AFC divisional spherical playoff recreation in opposition to the Denver Broncos at Sports activities Authority Discipline. The Ravens gained 38-35 in double additional time. Necessary Credit score: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI-120280 ORIG FILE ID: 20130112_ajw_aq2_362.jpg
Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens extensive receiver Jacoby Jones (12) makes a catch for a landing in opposition to San Francisco 49ers defensive again Chris Culliver (29) through the second quarter in Tremendous Bowl XLVII on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Necessary Credit score: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI-98348 ORIG FILE ID: 20130203_ajl_al6_358.jpg
Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens extensive receiver Jacoby Jones (12) runs in opposition to San Francisco 49ers defensive again Chris Culliver (29) and scores a landing within the second quarter in Tremendous Bowl XLVII on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI-98348 ORIG FILE ID: 20130203_jla_su5_319.jpg
Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens extensive receiver Jacoby Jones (12) dives into the top zone and scores a landing in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers within the second quarter in Tremendous Bowl XLVII on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI-98348 ORIG FILE ID: 20130203_jla_su5_320.jpg
Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens extensive receiver Jacoby Jones (12) returns a kick for a landing in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers within the third quarter throughout Tremendous Bowl XLVII on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Necessary Credit score: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI ORIG FILE ID: 20130203_jla_usa_362.jpg
Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens extensive receiver Jacoby Jones (12) celebrates a kickoff return landing in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers through the third quarter in Tremendous Bowl XLVII on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Necessary Credit score: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI-98348 ORIG FILE ID: 20130203_ajl_al2_393.jpg
Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens extensive receiver Jacoby Jones (12) celebrates with teammates after returning a kick for a landing in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers within the third quarter in Tremendous Bowl XLVII on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Necessary Credit score: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI-98348 ORIG FILE ID: 20130203_jla_usa_371.jpg
