Former NFL defensive tackle Arthur Jones, who won a Super Bowl with the 2012 Baltimore Ravens, has died at the age of 39.
Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta released a statement on Jones, calling him “kind, courteous and enthusiastic” and praising him for his “love for family, teammates and friends.”
Jones is the older brother of of former UFC heavyweight and lightweight champion Jon Jones as well as ex-NFL defensive end Chandler Jones, a four-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro and one-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots in 2014.
The Ravens selected Jones out of Syracuse with a fifth round pick in the 2010 NFL draft. A couple years later in 2012, Jones played a key role in the team’s quest to a Lombardi Trophy.
Jones ended up playing seven NFL seasons for the Ravens (2010-2013), Indianapolis Colts (2014 and 2016) and Washington (2017). He participated in 64 games (31 starts) and amassed 173 tackles (99 solo), 26 quarterback hits and 10 sacks.
