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Former Ravens Super Bowl Champion Arthur Jones Dies at 39

Officials have not released a cause, with the Ravens and Syracuse issuing tributes to the beloved lineman.

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Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones (97) kisses the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers
Conor McGregor speaks at a White House press briefing, opposite Jon Jones with his brother Arthur. Credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images/Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Overview

  • the Baltimore Ravens announced Jones’ sudden death on Friday, and Syracuse University said he died Friday morning at age 39.
  • Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta lauded Jones’ character in a team statement as tributes from the NFL and UFC communities continued.
  • Jones was a key contributor to Baltimore’s Super Bowl XLVII win, recording a sack of Colin Kaepernick and a fumble recovery in the 34–31 victory.
  • He played seven NFL seasons with the Ravens, Colts and Washington, appearing in 64 games and totaling 173 tackles and 10 sacks.
  • A report cited by The Independent from News Channel 9 described a pacemaker alert and a prior heart condition, a detail not confirmed by the team or officials.