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Former Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl 47 star Jacoby Jones has died, an NFL source with direct knowledge has confirmed to The Baltimore Sun.
He was 40 years old.
A native of Louisiana, Jones played for the Ravens for only three seasons from 2012 to 2014, but left an indelible mark on the franchise with his performance in the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. He had a 56-yard touchdown catch and a Super Bowl record 108-yard kickoff return to open the second half, helping lead Baltimore to a 34–31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
He also had a 70-yard game-tying touchdown catch in the waning seconds of regulation in the Ravens’ AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos that season, dubbed the “Mile High Miracle”, as Baltimore won the doubleheader. Had taken. For longer periods of time. For the NFL’s 100th anniversary in 2019, it was voted the greatest moment in team history.
Jones, who played at Lane College and was a third-round draft pick of the Houston Texans in 2007, spent nine seasons in the NFL and also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and then-San Diego Chargers after his time in Baltimore.
In September 2017, Jones signed a one-day contract with the Ravens so he could retire as a member of the team.
Jones holds the franchise records for most kickoff return touchdowns in a career (four), most kickoff return touchdowns in a season (two) and longest kickoff return in team history, returning 108 yards against the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. Two more returns have also been given.
An All-Pro returner and Pro Bowl selection in 2012, he finished his career with 203 catches, 2,733 yards, and 125 touchdowns. He had 4,940 yards and five touchdowns as a kick returner and 2,688 yards and four scores as a punt returner.
This story will be updated.
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In the Ravens’ 34–31 victory against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, Jacoby Jones started the third quarter with an NFL-record 108-yard kick return for a touchdown.
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In the Ravens’ 34–31 victory against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, Jacoby Jones started the third quarter with an NFL-record 108-yard kick return for a touchdown.
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Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, left, and wide receiver Jacoby Jones celebrate after Flacco’s rushing touchdown in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns in 2012.
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New Orleans, LA– 2/3/13 — Jacoby Jones (#12) of the Baltimore Ravens heads into the end zone on a record 108-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to start the second half of the Baltimore Ravens vs. . San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.
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Ed Reed and Jacoby Jones celebrate the Ravens’ victory over the Patriots.
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Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones celebrates after crossing the goal line for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, in Denver.
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Ravens wide receiver (and former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant) Jacoby Jones throws the first pitch before the Orioles face the Red Sox on June 15, 2013.
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Jacoby Jones catches a kickoff from Shane Lechler before running 105 yards for a touchdown against the Raiders to close out the scoring in the Ravens’ 55–20 victory on November 11, 2012. Jones returned four kickoffs for TDs in the regular season during his three starts. Years with the team.
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BALTIMORE, MD–8/12/17–Former Ravens wide receiver/returner Jacoby Jones signs autographs during the team’s last open practice at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday. Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun.
Owings Mills, MD – 08/03/2012 – Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) calls back to a coach during a training practice at the Ravens Athletic Complex on Friday, August 3, 2012. (Carl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (FBN Ravens team practice (_D3S3400.JPG))
DENVER-CO-1/12/13-SP-P16-Ravens-Broncos-Sweeney—Ravens’ Jacoby Jones runs off the field after the game-winning field goal. Jones clinched the game tying run on Joe Flacco’s 70 yard touchdown pass. The Baltimore Ravens will face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Game. Gene Sweeney Jr. Baltimore Sun Staff #7807
Owings Mills, MD–8/11/12–Ravens #12 Jacoby Jones. The Baltimore Ravens practice football at their practice facility in Owings Mills. lloyd fox-sun photographer-sp-ravens-camp-0812-p-fox-#133
1/12/13–Denver, CO–SP-P-Ravens-Broncos-Fox, – Ravens’ #12 Jacoby Jones and teammate #82 Torrey Smith celebrate Jones’ fourth quarter touchdown to tie the game . Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos NFL Football Playoffs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Lloyd Fox, Sun Photographer #3467
NEW ORLEANS, LA– 2/3/13–sp-4313-super-bowl-fox, –Jacoby Jones of the Ravens during pregame warmups. Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers in NFL Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun. #4313
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Pylesville’s Matthew Wilson, right, gives a fist bump to Baltimore Ravens player Jacoby Jones after getting an autograph during Wednesday night’s autograph signing at Buon Gusto in Whiteford.
Jacoby Jones opened the second half of Super Bowl XLVII with a 108-yard touchdown return in New Orleans on Sunday, setting a Super Bowl record. The score gave the Ravens a 28–6 lead over the San Francisco 49ers, who then staged a comeback, only to fall behind after a dramatic defensive stand by Baltimore to clinch the title.
New Orleans, LA– 2/3/13 — Baltimore Ravens’ Jacoby Jones (#12) heads to the endzone on a record 108-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to start the second half of the Baltimore Ravens vs. the San . Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. –Photo by: Kenneth K. Lamm/Baltimore Sun DSC_3923 SP-3923-Super-Bowl-Lamm