According to a report by Houston NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones was found dead in his home overnight. Jones was only 40 years old.
Jones only spent 2015 with the Steelers but Pittsburgh knew him well before them because of his time with the Baltimore Ravens. Jones started four of 13 games he appeared in in 2015 and had nine punt returns for 220 yards.
Jones played in the NFL from 2007-2015 and played for five teams including the Ravens, Houston Texans, Steelers and San Diego Chargers. Few players have been better as a return man in the history of the NFL.
BREAKING: Former Texans & Super Bowl hero Jacoby Jones has passed away at 40. Known for his record-setting plays & kind spirit, Jones impacted many both on & off the field. https://t.co/Up9OTe37cw
— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) July 14, 2024
Every Steelers fan remembers the now-infamous kickoff return Jones had against Pittsburgh back in 2013. Jones broke loose on a kickoff return and seemed to have an easy touchdown but a questionable move by Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on the sideline forced Jones to slightly alter his course, and he was stopped short by cornerback Cortez Allen.
Our thoughts are with Jones’ family at this time. No cause of death has been given and this is an ongoing situation.
