Former Ravens WR Jacoby Jones passed away at age 40

Tragedy has struck the NFL landscape once more. On Sunday morning, it was announced former Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans wide receiver/return specialist Jacoby Jones tragically passed away. Jones was only 40 years old. At the moment, no cause of death has been announced, but he passed peacefully in his sleep.

NFL fans, especially those who root for the Seattle Seahawks, will always remember Jones for his maginificent performances during the 2012 postseason, where he played an integral role in the Baltimore Ravens’ magical run for a Lombardi over the San Francisco 49ers. Jones had arguably the defining moment of Super Bowl XLVII when he returned the opening kickoff of the second half 109 yards – an NFL record.

This was Jones’ second touchdown of the Super Bowl, as his first came with under two minutes left in the game. His only reception was a 56-yard bomb to put the Ravens up 21-6 over San Francisco. The highlight can be viewed here at the 4:40 mark.

Of course, the Ravens would not have even been in the Super Bowl if it wasn’t for Jones and Flacco’s heroics in the Divisional Round. Trailing the Denver Broncos 35-28 with under a minute to go, Flacco found Jones for a 70-yard touchdown to tie the game. Baltimore would go on to win 38-35 in double overtime.

The news of Jones’ passing comes a little over two weeks following similarly tragic news of Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson passing away in a fatal car crash.

We at Seahawks Wire want to offer our prayers and condolences to Jones’ family and friends. Rest easy.

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