"The school and the Ravens didn't give a cause of death in their announcements. "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 8 1/2 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."
"Jones had 38 1/2 tackles for loss at Syracuse, a school record for an interior defensive lineman. He was a first-team All-Big East selection each of his final two seasons. "Arthur Jones was a tremendous player and even better person," Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack said. "We were fortunate that Arthur continued to support our football program after his playing career. He impacted many of our student-athletes, always with a smile and uplifting message.""
Arthur Jones, 39, a former NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens, has died. He played four seasons in Baltimore, later spent two years with Indianapolis and finished with Washington in 2017. Jones was a 2010 fifth-round draft pick and recorded 8 1/2 of his 10 career sacks during 2012-13. He sacked Colin Kaepernick and recovered a fumble in the Ravens' Super Bowl win over San Francisco. Jones set a Syracuse record with 38 1/2 tackles for loss for an interior lineman and was twice first-team All-Big East. Family includes brothers Jon and Chandler Jones; colleagues remembered his smile, energy and positivity.
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