“I loved Jacoby Jones, we all did,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a statement.
“His spirit enthusiasm and love for people were powerful.
He was a light. He was the cherished son of his loving mom, Ms. Emily.
They were so close. He was a man of faith.
“My favorite Jacoby personal moment was every time I saw his smiling face full of joy. Rest in peace, Jacoby, in the arms of Jesus.”
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jacoby Jones,” the Texans said in a statement.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”
“We want to express our gratitude for all of the kind thoughts and support you have shown us during this challenging time,” the NFL Players Association said in a statement.
“Your ongoing support and respecting our privacy means a lot to us. We are deeply saddened to share that Jacoby Jones, a beloved former Ravens football player from New Orleans and a proud graduate of a historically Black college has passed away at the age of 40.
“In a statement, the Jones family confirmed that Jacoby Jones passed away peacefully at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The family, including his mother, Emily, and his son, little Jacoby, are together and are asking for your prayers, privacy and support as they navigate through this difficult time.”
