Overview

• The Baltimore Ravens announced Friday that former defensive lineman Arthur Jones has died at 39, and Syracuse also confirmed his passing.
• No cause of death was provided in statements from the team or the school as news organizations await further details.
• Jones was a key contributor to Baltimore’s Super Bowl XLVII win, logging a sack of Colin Kaepernick and a fumble recovery in the 34-31 victory.
• A fifth-round pick out of Syracuse in 2010, he played seven NFL seasons with the Ravens, Colts and Washington, finishing with 173 tackles and 10 sacks.
• Ravens GM Eric DeCosta lauded Jones’ uplifting presence in an official statement, and tributes from former teammates, fans and media began appearing online.