Jacoby Jones’ cause of death has been revealed, as it’s been clarified that the former NFL star died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
On Tuesday, details of the former wide receiver and return specialist were released after his shock death three days after his 40th birthday at his New Orleans home on July 14th.
Jones reportedly died overnight in his sleep from heart disease caused by long-term high blood pressure, according to TMZ Sports.
His death was listed as natural.
Jones is best known for catching the ‘Mile High Miracle’ on Jan. 12, 2013, as well as recording two touchdowns in the Baltimore Ravens‘ 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3, 2013.
Jacoby Jones’ cause of death was revealed on Monday after the former NFL star died on July 14
The former wideout & return specialist died three days after his 40th birthday in New Orleans
Jones once had a record 108-yard kick return for a TD in the 2013 Super Bowl in New Orleans
With his team facing a third-and-30, Jones reeled in a game-tying 70-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco with 31 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of Baltimore’s AFC Divisional playoff game against the host Denver Broncos. Justin Tucker kicked a 47-yard field goal in the second overtime to fuel the Ravens to a 38-35 victory.
Three weeks later, Jones had a 56-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter and added a 108-yard kickoff return to begin the third versus the 49ers. The latter stands as the longest return in postseason history.
‘We are completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Jacoby Jones,’ the Ravens said in a statement after their former star’s passing was confirmed by the Beaumont Renegades, which hired Jones as head coach and offensive coordinator for the indoor football team that is to begin play in 2025.
‘Jacoby had the unique ability to connect with everyone he encountered. His charisma, joy and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that could light up any room or brighten any dark day.’
An All-Pro returner and Pro Bowl selection in 2012, Jones had 203 catches for 2,733 yards and 14 touchdowns in 128 career games (33 starts) with the Houston Texans (2007-11), Ravens (2012-14), Pittsburgh Steelers (2015) and then-San Diego Chargers (2015).
In 2013, Jones came third in season 16 of Dancing with the Stars with partner Karina Sminoff
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.
Gone far, far too soon.
R.I.P Jacoby Jones.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 14, 2024
Jones was selected by the Texans in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft out of Lane College. In 2013, he came third in season 16 of Dancing With The Stars with partner Karina Smirnoff.
Former Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt took to social media to pay tribute to his former teammate.
‘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,’ Watt wrote on Twitter.
‘Gone far, far too soon.’
More recently, Jones served as the receivers coach at Alabama State the past two seasons.
