The Baltimore Ravens are suddenly in mourning heading into their week five matchup. Stunning news has surfaced that one of their former Super Bowl champions has passed away at the age of 39.
Here are the full details.
A Ravens’ Super Bowl winner dies at 39; fans in a state of shock
Sep 7, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh watches a field goal attempt against the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Arthur Jones, a defensive lineman who won a Super Bowl with the Ravens during his first four NFL seasons, has passed away:
Syracuse, Jones’ alma mater, said he died Friday morning. The school and the Ravens didn’t give a cause of death in their announcements.
“Arthur’s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said. “His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others.”
Jones was a fifth-round draft pick in 2010 and had 8½ of his 10 career sacks in a two-season stretch in 2012-13. The Ravens beat San Francisco in Super Bowl XLVII to cap the 2012 season.
Sep 22, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Daryl Smith (51) is congratulated by defensive tackle Arthur Jones (97) after returning an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Jones sacked 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick just before a power outage at the Superdome in New Orleans. He also had a fumble recovery in that Super Bowl.
Jones spent two years with Indianapolis and a final season in Washington in 2017.
Jones played for Syracuse and was the older brother of former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former Syracuse and NFL defensive end Chandler Jones, a four-time Pro Bowler who won a Super Bowl in New England.
Jones had 38½ tackles for loss at Syracuse, a school record for an interior defensive lineman. He was a first-team All-Big East selection each of his final two seasons.
“Arthur Jones was a tremendous player and even better person,” Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack said. “We were fortunate that Arthur continued to support our football program after his playing career. He impacted many of our student-athletes, always with a smile and uplifting message.”
Dec 5, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Baltimore Ravens helmet sits on the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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