Former NFL wide receiver and kick return specialist Jacoby Jones has passed away at the age of 40.
of The Baltimore Sun The NFL reported Jones died Sunday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
Jones spent his final three NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens but will be remembered for his performance in Super Bowl XLVII.
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Jacoby Jones, wearing number 12 of the Baltimore Ravens, warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 24, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Jones caught a 56-yard touchdown pass during the game and then returned a kickoff 108 yards early in the second half to help the Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31.
Further details about Jones’ death have not yet been released.
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The Houston Texans drafted Jones in the third round in 2007. In addition to his stints with the Texans and Ravens, Jones also played for the Steelers and Chargers.
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