Former Baltimore Ravens huge receiver Jacoby Jones has died aged 40.
Jones spent eight seasons within the NFL and performed a key position because the Ravens gained Tremendous Bowl XLVII in 2013.
In serving to Baltimore to that victory over the San Francisco 49ers, he set numerous data.
His 108-yard kick-off return for a landing is the longest in Tremendous Bowl historical past, and the longest play within the showpiece sport.
Jones was additionally the primary participant to catch a landing and rating on a return in the identical Tremendous Bowl.
An NFL Gamers Affiliation assertion, launched on behalf of his household, mentioned he “handed away peacefully at his house in New Orleans, Louisiana”.
Drafted within the third spherical in 2007, Jones performed for the Houston Texans till 2011 when he joined the Ravens.
After three seasons in Baltimore, the place he was chosen for the Professional Bowl in 2012, he had spells on the San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers earlier than retiring in 2017.
“Jacoby was one of the fun-loving team-mates and folks I’ve ever been round,” former Texans team-mate JJ Watt wrote on X.
“All the time dancing and laughing, with a everlasting smile on his face. Gone far, far too quickly. R.I.P Jacoby Jones.”
Torrey Smith, who performed with Jones in Baltimore, wrote on X: “My brother! I thank God for the recollections and your impression on this world.
“You have been 1 of 1! Your play on the sphere and jokes will reside on perpetually! We’ve Momma Jones a Lil Coby’s again for all times! This one harm me man! We’re going to miss you! Love you bro!”
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, additionally on X, added: “Na bra no approach. RIP LEGEND.”