Former NFL and Nebraska Football Star Calvin Jones Dies at 54

Jones, a Super Bowl champion and college football legend, is suspected to have passed from carbon monoxide poisoning in his Omaha home.

Calvin Jones, a former Nebraska Cornhuskers running back and Super Bowl XXXI champion with the Green Bay Packers, was found dead on January 22, 2025, at the age of 54.
Authorities suspect carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death, pending autopsy confirmation, after a generator was found running in his basement due to a malfunctioning furnace.
Jones was a standout college player, rushing for over 3,000 yards and earning All-American honors during his three seasons with Nebraska from 1991 to 1993.
Drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in 1994, Jones had a brief NFL career, playing 16 games over three seasons and winning a Super Bowl with the Packers in 1997.
Tributes from the Nebraska Football community, former teammates, and fans highlight Jones' humility, athletic prowess, and lasting impact on the sport.