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Arthur Jones, a Defensive Lineman Who Won a Super Bowl with the Ravens, Has Died at 39

Arthur Jones, a Super Bowl XLVII champion, recorded 10 career sacks and was known for his strong defensive presence and family ties to elite athletes, officials said.

  • On Friday, the Baltimore Ravens announced former NFL defensive lineman Arthur Jones has died at age 39, with General Manager Eric DeCosta saying `We are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jones' sudden passing`.
  • Baltimore selected Jones out of Syracuse, launching his NFL career; he played a key role in Super Bowl XLVII, recording a sack and a fumble recovery.
  • In college, Jones recorded 145 total tackles, 39 for loss, and 6.5 sacks, and his 38.5 career tackles-for-loss ranks third in Syracuse University records.
  • Amid tributes online, the Ravens praised Jones as a beloved teammate and extended condolences to the Jones family; he is survived by Chandler Jones and Jon 'Bones' Jones, and the manner of his death was not released.
  • His family pedigree, including Chandler Jones and Jon 'Bones' Jones, underscores his place in sports history after a seven-year NFL career with Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, and Washington Commanders.
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"Arthur's presence was a gift for everyone he met. His broad, radiant smile, his contagious energy and his always positive attitude have created a presence that encouraged others time and again," says Eric DeCosta, manager of Baltimore Ravens. Jones' greatest successIn 2013, Jones took the Super Bowl with the Ravens. In the final game, they won the San Francisco 49ers with 34:31. Jones had a big share in the success with a fumble recovery and a …

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The US football club of the Baltimore Ravens announced the death of Arthur Jones, former player of the club, winner of the Super Bowl in 2013 and brother of MMA's veteran Jon Jones, on Saturday.

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Arthur Jones, former Super Bowl XLVII champion with the Baltimore Ravens, has passed away at age 39, as confirmed this Friday by the Maryland franchise.wf_cms.rss.read_more

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American football is mourning. Super Bowl winner Arthur Jones is dead, aged 39. – He was an outstanding person, says Ravens coach John Harbaugh according to ESPN.

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Bloody Elbow broke the news in on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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