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Ravens honored Jacoby Jones during Saturday’s training camp practice

Baltimore Ravens honored Jacoby Jones during Saturday’s training camp practice by passing out No. 12 headbands to fans and young kids

The Ravens practiced with heavy hearts on Saturday as former NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones was laid to rest in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jones passed away on July 14, and the Baltimore Ravens honored the Super Bowl hero by having staff members wear bandanas with Jacoby Jones’ No. 12 and kids receive wristbands with his number.

Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker missed Saturday’s practice to attend the funeral services, while former Ravens quarterback and Super Bowl champion Joe Flacco missed Browns practice to attend as well.

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Former Ravens WR Jacoby Jones passes away at age 40

Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones died in his sleep at the age of 40

The Ravens are mourning the death of former talented wide receiver Jacoby Jones, as the former NFL veteran passed away in his sleep.

No cause of death was immediately announced. Jones was 40 years old.

A New Orleans native, Jones was named first-team All-Pro in 2013 and helped Baltimore defeat the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. He returned a kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers for the longest play in Super Bowl history. He also became the first player to catch a touchdown and score on a return in the same Super Bowl.

Jones finished his career with 203 receptions for 2,733 yards and 14 touchdowns with 7,628 return yards and nine scores on special teams.

Jones played for the Texans from 2007 to 2011 before signing with the Ravens as a free agent after being released by the Texans in 2012, playing in Baltimore for three seasons.