The NFL world and some former Indianapolis Colts players are mourning the shocking death of Jacoby Jones.
The former NFL wide receiver and return specialist was found dead in his Houston home Saturday night. The cause of death is currently unknown.
A pair of fan favorites in former Colts punter Pat McAfee and defensive back Darius Butler took to social media to mourn Jones' shocking death.
Jacoby Jones was an absolute legend.. he was beloved by literally everybody he met and lit up every room/field he walked into/onto.
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 14, 2024
Rest easy my brother.. we will miss your presence. pic.twitter.com/mq878eSH7Y
This Jacoby Jones news hurts man! If you ever met him it’s a guarantee he made your day better. If you knew him, you LOVED him.
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) July 14, 2024
Amazing man that always showed up w/ incredible energy and a smile!
Gonna miss you 12! 🖤🕊️ pic.twitter.com/Glt1rjwMzk
McAfee and Butler were just one of many NFL brethren to mourn Jones' shocking death Sunday.
My brother! I thank God for the memories and your impact on this world. You were 1 of 1 ! Your play on the field and jokes will live on forever! We have Momma Jones a Lil Coby’s back for life! This one hurt me man! We are going to miss you!
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) July 14, 2024
Love you bro! pic.twitter.com/r9MZKU4sqb
Jacoby was one of the most fun-loving teammates and people I’ve ever been around. Always dancing and laughing, with a permanent smile on his face.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 14, 2024
Gone far, far too soon.
R.I.P Jacoby Jones.
🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/7r2aIJrb13
💔na bra no way RIP LEGEND https://t.co/nNep87pSnY
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) July 14, 2024
My brother, you will truly be missed. They can’t take the memories and the hard work you put in on and off the football field. You always gave back and always a pillar in the community, a @Ravens for life 💜. Love ya JJ#RL52 #Ray #Lewis #52 #JacobyJones12 #Jacoby #Jones #12… pic.twitter.com/kfmb0DHHJb
— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) July 14, 2024
Jones spent nine seasons in the NFL earning one All-Pro selection and one Pro Bowl nod.
He began his career with the Houston Texans as a third-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. He spent his first five seasons in Houston before joining the Ravens in 2012.
He earned his only All-Pro Pro Bowl nod with Baltimore as a kick returner. In Super Bowl XLVII, Jones became the first player in Super Bowl history to score a receiving touchdown and a return touchdown in the same game.
Jones also spent one season with the San Diego Chargers (2015) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2015).
