"Arthur's presence was a gift to everyone he encountered, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said. His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others. Jones was a fifth-round draft pick in 2010 and had eight and a half of his 10 career sacks in a two-season stretch in 2012-13. The Ravens beat San Francisco in the Super Bowl to cap the 2012 season."
"Jones sacked 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick just before a power outage at the Superdome in New Orleans. He also had a fumble recovery in that Super Bowl. Jones spent two years with Indianapolis and a final season in Washington in 2017. Jones played for Syracuse and was the older brother of former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former Syracuse and NFL defensive end Chandler Jones, a four-time Pro Bowler who won a Super Bowl in New England."
Arthur Jones, a former NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl champion, died at 39. He spent his first four NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens and won a Super Bowl to cap the 2012 season. Jones was a fifth-round pick in 2010 and recorded eight and a half of his ten career sacks during 2012-13. He sacked Colin Kaepernick and recovered a fumble in the Super Bowl. Jones later played for Indianapolis and Washington, finishing his career in 2017. He starred at Syracuse, setting an interior lineman record with 38.5 tackles for loss and earning first-team All-Big East honors twice. No cause of death was given. Ravens GM Eric DeCosta and Syracuse AD John Wildhack praised his positivity and support.
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