The football world was hit with tragedy on Sunday, as former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones passed away at the age of 40. Jones was a bright light to all who knew him and embraced Baltimore both on and off the field.
Following the news, the Ravens quarterback took time to reflect and pay tribute to Jones on Instagram. He posted a story of the two together, saying that Jones was among the first to greet him when he arrived in Baltimore.
Lamar Jackson pays tribute to Jacoby Jones on Instagram
“My 1st night in Baltimore as a Raven u was one of the 1st ppl to welcome me with open arms. I don’t even write sh** like this but I’m feeling a way” pic.twitter.com/cIdZYetP9e
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) July 16, 2024
Jones was a key hero in the Ravens’ Super Bowl run of 2012 and made sure he ran even gibberish impact off the field. He truly loved giving back and helping out, which is one of the many reasons he’ll be missed.