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Ravens to honor Jaylon Ferguson, Tony Siragusa with recognitions, helmet sticker

John Harbaugh talks about how the Ravens will honor Tony Siragusa and Jaylon Ferguson this season.

The Baltimore Ravens lost two members of their organization this past offseason in former defensive lineman Tony Siragusa and outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson. Many have been wondering what the team would do to honor them, and on Friday head coach John Harbaugh shed some light on the topic.

Harbaugh revealed that there will be a recognition for both Ferguson and Siragusa, as well as a helmet sticker to honor them as well. Each moment of recognition will be done at a different time from the other, as Harbaugh said they want to call attention to both separately.

“We have. My understanding of it is – and [SVP of Communications] Chad [Steele] you can ring in if I’m not right – we’re going to do two separate honoring moments, one for ‘Goose’ [Tony Siragusa] and one for Jaylon [Ferguson], at different moments there to kind of call attention to those guys separately. Then, we have a sticker on our helmet to honor those guys. So, those are the two things that I’m aware of.”

Both Ferguson and Siragusa meant a lot to the organization both on and off of the field, and their losses have been felt in a very large way. Honoring them is a way to remember who they were as people and the impacts they made, with so many sharing positive memories of the two.

 

Ravens OLB Jaylon Ferguson’s died from effects of cocaine and fentanyl, says medical examiner

Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died of the effects from cocaine and fentanyl according to the chief medical examiner

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at the age of 26 last week. His death was sudden and unexpected, and left many saddened and shocked at how such a great young man could be gone so soon after impacting so many people in a positive way.

On Friday, the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that Ferguson’s death was caused by the effects of cocaine and fentanyl. It was also ruled an accident, according to official spokesman Bruce Goldfarb.

Ferguson was entering his fourth season in the NFL after being a third-round pick out of Louisiana Tech. He was a hard worker who always radiated positivity, and was loved by his family, friends, teammates, coaches and so many more.

Ravens’ Jaylon Ferguson died of accidental drug overdose

Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson died of an accidental drug overdose

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Maryland said Friday that Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died of an accidental overdose.

The drugs involved the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine, which cost Ferguson his life at the age of 26.

Ferguson was found unresponsive at his home in North Baltimore on June 21 before police were called to the scene. “Ferguson never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead at the scene by medics,” police said.

Agency spokesperson Bruce Goldfarb said no written autopsy report was available yet, but the agency’s goal is to have one 90% completed within 90 days.

Per the Baltimore Sun:

Baltimore Police said previously that investigators had not ruled out the possibility of an overdose, but that there were no signs of trauma or foul play. Det. Vernon Davis, a police spokesman, said Friday the investigation was ongoing. He did not answer questions about whether the agency had identified a suspect or criminal wrongdoing.

… In a statement, the Ravens said: “Our priority is focused on the man Jaylon was and the positive impact he made on so many as a father, son, fiancé, friend and teammate. It would be inappropriate for us to comment further while we continue to support his family and teammates, who are mourning the tragic loss of a loved one and will celebrate his life tomorrow.”

 

Funeral arrangements set for Jaylon Ferguson

Funeral arrangements have been set for Jaylon Ferguson

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at the age of 26 last week. His death was a tragic loss of life, especially for a person that was so loved and cared about by family, friends, teammates, coaches, and more.

Ferguson played for three years in the NFL, and was entering his fourth season with Baltimore after being a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft out of Louisiana Tech. He was an extremely hard worker, and brought positivity and a smile wherever he went.

The dates for Ferguson’s viewing and celebration of life were posted on Instagram by his fiancée. The viewing will be held on Saturday, July 2nd from 8 A.M. – 10 A.M., while the celebration will be held on the same day at 10 A.M at Magnolia Full Gospel Baptist Church.

Current, former Ravens players grieve over the death of Jaylon Ferguson

Current and former Ravens players reacted to the death of Jaylon Ferguson

The Baltimore Ravens announced the death of outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson on Wednesday morning. The news came as a shock to the NFL world, as Ferguson was just 26 years old and was liked and respected by the Baltimore community and his Ravens teammates.

Ferguson was a third-round selection of the team in the 2019 NFL draft, and would have been suiting up for his fourth professional season. He was working hard to establish himself, apparently showing up for Baltimore’s offseason workouts looking very lean.

Following the news that Ferguson had died, many current and former Ravens players posted on social media to pay their respects and grieve. They expressed their emotions and spoke highly of Ferguson, who many said was a great teammate, friend and father.

Check out the messages below.

Members of Ravens organization share memories of Jaylon Ferguson, Tony Siragusa

Current and former members of the Ravens organization shared memories of Jaylon Ferguson and Tony Siragusa

The Baltimore Ravens went through one of the saddest days in franchise history on Wednesday, learning of the deaths of both a current and a former player in Jaylon Ferguson and Tony Siragusa. Ferguson was just 26 years old, while Siragusa was 55.

Both were loved by their teammates and coaches, and in the hours following their passings many current and former members of the Baltimore organization released statements sharing their memories of the players. Outside linebacker Tyus Bowser, offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and safety Tony Jefferson II were a few of the players to release statements about what Ferguson meant to them, alongside head coach John Harbaugh.

For Sirgusa, an outpouring of former teammates and coaches shared statements of what they remember most about the Super Bowl champion, including Steve and Renee Bisciotti, Ozzie Newsome, Brian Billick, Ray Lewis, Jamal Lewis and others.

 

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jaylon Ferguson passes away at 26

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jaylon Ferguson passed away at 26.

The Baltimore Ravens announced the tragic news that defensive end Jaylon Ferguson passed away suddenly at the age of 26.

Ferguson was a third-round pick by the organization in the 2019 NFL draft, following a stellar career at Louisiana Tech. While in college he earned the nickname “Sack Daddy,” and his 45 career sacks remains the record among FBS players.

Back in 2019 prior to hearing his name called in the third round, Ferguson had spent that day helping his community in Louisiana. A deadly tornado passed through Ruston near Louisiana Tech in the days before the draft, and Ferguson joined some teammates in helping their community by clearing trees, passing out water, and delivering pizza to those who needed food.

“I spent that morning pulling trees across the road, moving branches, helping everybody out down the road. Just trying to help as many people as we can. We gave out packs of water, we bought some pizza for everybody, just trying to do little things to life people’s spirits,” Ferguson said. “We’re football players, we care and it’s the little things that matter.”

Ferguson and his partner Doni had two children, a son and a daughter. This tribute posted on Wednesday morning included a video of Ferguson and his two young children:

Tributes to Ferguson also came in from his current and former NFL teammates:

 

Ravens OLB Jaylon Ferguson dies at age 26

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson tragically passed away at 26-years-old

The Baltimore Ravens announced the death of outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson on Wednesday morning. He was 26 years old. Details of his death aren’t known at this time.

Ferguson was gearing up for his fourth NFL season after being a third-round pick of Baltimore in the 2019 draft.

“We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson,” the Ravens wrote in a statement on Wednesday morning. “He was a kind, respectful young man with a big smile and infectious personality. We express our heartfelt condolences to Jaylon’s family and friends as we mourn a life lost much too soon.”

In three seasons with the Ravens, Ferguson accumulated 67 total tackles and 4.5 sacks. He earned the nickname “Sack Daddy” in college, as he holds the FBS sack record at 45, breaking the previous record held by Terrell Suggs.

His agent, Safarrah Lawson, confirmed the news.

He was beloved by his teammates and coaches, and many spoke highly of the person that he was as a bright young man who had goals to be great.