Overview

• Jones said his aunt Angela suffered a fatal heart attack while watching Kansas City’s Sept. 21 win over the Giants.
• He learned the news after the game, recalling that congratulatory calls shifted to urgent messages to contact his mother and sister.
• The defensive tackle attended her funeral in Mississippi the following Saturday and reached Arrowhead about 45 minutes before kickoff against the Ravens on Sunday.
• Jones described Angela as a major supporter, noting he lived with her for five or six years during his childhood.
• He and coach Andy Reid agreed on a plan that put the funeral first, and Jones later posted an Instagram tribute on Sept. 30 that drew support from team figures.