Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died April 6 due to complications of COVID-19; he was a fixture in Green Bay's stands and, according to PackersNews.com, would be the last person Jones looked to before home games started. ", Jones spoke more about the support he received from the Packers as a guest on "The Adam Schefter Podcast. The Monday night game was the first Jones played without his father in the sidelines watching him. We played well. 0:00. [53] During a rematch with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football in Week 16, Jones highlighted a big play with a 56-yard touchdown run. 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Thank you to him, Jones said about his trainer finding the necklace. Courtesy of ABC. [52] In Week 14 against the Washington Redskins, Jones rushed 16 times for 134 yards and a touchdown in the 2015 win. Overall, he finished with 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 23 rushes[54] as the Packers won 2310. So Im going to continue to do that. The locket holding his father's ashes is still around his neck. Jones and the Packers were able to earn their first win of the season in Week 2 and will now prepare for a Week 3 matchup with the 49ers in San Francisco. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL's COVID-19 protocol, leaving the NFL's hottest team without the reigning MVP. Aaron Jones announced on today's Steve Czaban Show that the necklace containing his father's ashes that he wore during the game was FOUND! Aaron Jones announced on today's Steve Czaban Show that the necklace containing his father's ashes that he wore during the game was FOUND! Please keep the Jones family in your prayers. With his mom arriving Wednesday and twin brother flying in Thursday, Jones couldn't wait to show them around his new home in Green Bay. It meant so much more to me being able to do that with my kids.". It was just great.". It shows how much they care about us.. [15] Overall, he had eight carries of more than 40 yards[3] and finished his final collegiate season with 1,773 rushing yards, 17 rushing touchdowns, 28 receptions, 233 receiving yards, three receiving touchdowns, and one passing touchdown. The Packers added a special pocket to Aaron Jones' jersey to protect his father's ashes. The running back has recovered the lost necklace that had a pendant filled with his fathers ashes. I can now confirm, with their permission, that Alvin Jones Sr. died from complications from COVID-19. Alvin normally sat near the end zone in Lambeau Field to watch Aaron's games. In addition to the four touchdowns, Jones finished the contest with 17 carries for 67 yards and six catches for 48 yards. [47] During Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys, Jones finished with 107 rushing yards, 75 receiving yards, and four touchdowns as the Packers won 3424, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Found at 1:45am Thank you to our trainer Bryan Flea Engel Im forever grateful pic.twitter.com/ylTlZ5Jpfr, Aaron Jones 33 (@Showtyme_33) September 21, 2021. Jones noted in the spring that he was dedicating the rest of his career to his father. The things hes done for me in my life hes been there every step of the way. ", Ed Rodgers admitted being skeptical about the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, "There's a lot of things that aren't so good about the vaccine." 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[57][54], In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Seattle Seahawks, Jones rushed 21 times for 62 yards and two touchdowns during the 2823 win. [78] He returned to limited action in a Week 12 win over the Los Angeles Rams. During a game against the Detroit Lions, he lost the chain upon scoring a touchdown (one of four that night), but an athletic trainer found it and returned it to him. Oct 17, 2021; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter with running back Aaron Jones (33) during their football game Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Green Bay won 24-14. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Updated: May 1, 2023 / 06:59 PM EDT. "We always have someone to talk to no matter what or no matter where we go to. Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones had a tough 2021, losing his father to the virus that has killed millions around the world. That's how the Jones family works. The opportunity to take a photo with his brother during pregame warmups also made it a moment he'll never forget. This story has been updated from a previous version. I just got off the phone with the Jones family. Rodgers also had a message for those either for or against his decision not to get vaccinated: "Im an athlete. The two began dating when they were stationed together in Korea and married shortly after returning to the United States. Aaron Rodgers ' father came out in support of his son after the Green Bay Packers star admitted he used homeopathic and other forms of treatment instead of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Alvin Jones Sr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 56. [9], As a sophomore, Jones played in 12 games. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | [20] On October 29, against Old Dominion, he threw a three-yard passing touchdown in the loss. Looking for something special to get your mom for Mothers Day? Earlier this year, @Packers RB Aaron Jones ( @Showtyme_33) lost his father, Alvin Jones Sr., who died of complications from coronavirus. : https://t.co/XNWDngej3E pic.twitter.com/dGw25gvuYN. Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital. About two weeks later, his father, Vidal Garay, died of Covid-19. He's like, 'Dad, I gotta show them.' Yes, he was a draft pick and a third-team All-American, but this was nothing more than an opportunity. "It was really special," Aaron said. Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones says the necklace with his father's ashes has been found after losing it in the end zone Monday night. Afterward, his parents kept all the hats and shirts prospective teams gave Aaron during formal interviews in Indianapolis. ", "It just shows how special our staff is, and our support staff here with the Packers in Green Bay from the training staff to our equipment staff to [the] coaching staff to GM," Jones told Schefter. 10, if hes there, Aaron Rodgers has quickly embraced the New York sports scene. He also had one lone target, for a 9-yard gain. It ended permanently last month when Alvin Jones Sr. died from complications related to COVID-19, according to the family. That is awesome and that was equally so Jones credited that grounds crew guy Jones It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [79][80] Jones finished the 2021 season with 171 carries for 799 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 52 receptions for 391 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. In honor of his late father, Alvin Jones Sr., who died of COVID-19 complications back in April, Jones wore a football-shaped necklace with his father's ashes in it for the Monday night game. Aaron Jones is currently at Packers OTA's in Green Bay and met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. '", Aaron Jones is the most lovable player in Packers history pic.twitter.com/ytuSBYzEqp. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. [10] In the next game, a loss to Texas Tech, he had 144 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. I just feel complete.". 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[76] In Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals, with wide receivers Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling out due to COVID or injury, Jones was the primary target of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, catching a team-high seven passes for 51 yards as the Packers won 2421. Dismissed for the Packers' bye week, Jones returned home to El Paso this week. He also talked about the quarterback's controversial comments on "The Pat McAfee Show. (Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports). Jones' father died due to complications from COVID-19. Oct 28, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) warms up prior to facing the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. pic.twitter.com/zJ7V1m2GsX. A post shared by Aaron Jones (@showtyme_33) on Sep 3, 2018 at 3:04pm PDT During Aaron's rookie year with the Packers, he would see Alvin Jr. play for UTEP on a Saturday and meet up with Aaron and . "I think that's one of the driving forces for him now. After the game, Alvin Jr. told Aaron "you look like you belong out there" before adding in a joking manner that he appeared a "little slow" on the 46-yard touchdown run. The full segment ESPN ran a few minutes ago on Alvin Jones Sr., who tragically passed away in April from COVID-19. His 240 career points scored is 4th all-time, and 2nd among non-kickers. When asked what he would've said to his father after a game like Monday's, Aaron Jones replied: "Just go home and tell him: 'I did it, Dad . section: | slug: aaron-jones-honors-late-father-with-4-tds-on-mnf-reveals-he-lost-chain-with-fathers-ashes-on-field | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Eagle-eyed observers may have seen him show it off during his second score of the day; shortly after catching a 1-yard touchdown from Aaron Rodgers, the running back took it out from under his jersey: That's TDs for @Showtyme_33! "I know he's smiling.". [93], Jones' cousin, Tristen Newton, plays for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team. [50] He was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. "It was crazy. [37] He took over the starting duties in Week 6, though he continued to share carries with Williams and Montgomery. pic.twitter.com/izI1aMyZkA, Colin Deaver (@ColinDeaverTV) September 21, 2021. Jones' father died earlier this year at the age of 56 from complications with COVID-19. Market data provided by Factset. The other domino was Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Sean Kugler being hired as the new head coach at UTEP. He's just a different type of back, a special player, but the person is really a great person.". He said he lost it somewhere in the end zone during one of his touchdowns and that the Lambeau Field grounds crew was actively looking for it. The running back said he wore the necklace Monday night as a tribute to his father, Alvin Jones Sr., who died at age 56 from COVID-19 complications. There was no FaceTime or Skype back then, so Alvin Sr. called and emailed as often as he could to check on the kids and let them know their parents were OK. After losing his father to complications from COVID-19, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones made sure to keep him close to his heart. They sacrificed, they had to go live with someone else and things of that nature. "But I know he's happy. All rights reserved. It shows how much they care about us.. The first was when Aaron rushed for 335 yards and Alvin Jr. added another 128 in a Texas regional playoff game against Wichita Falls Rider and future Ohio State quarterback J.T. Jones also said that his father has "the best seat in the house. "I don't know. When asked what he would've said to his father after a game like Monday's, Aaron Jones replied: "Just go home and tell him: 'I did it, Dad . 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. And there's a lot of great natural things out there, which help mitigate the virus. He would say, 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone.'". There's good news out of Green Bay for running back Aaron Jones. "He asked me 'Why?' (Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports). The two have been around the world together and served as each other's biggest motivators. Market data provided by Factset. [41] He suffered a knee injury in Week 15 and was placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2018. There's his daughter, Chelsirae, a regional director for a staffing company, and the twins, Alvin Jr. and Aaron. Legal Statement. I kind of saluted my dad -- tapped my chest and pointed up to him, so probably that one.". [1], Jones was born in Savannah, Georgia to Vurgess and Alvin Jones Sr., two career non-commissioned officers in the US Army. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. [23] In his finale collegiate game, a win over North Texas, he had 301 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns,[24] second only to Fred Wendt's 326 yards in 1948 in school history. LOG IN The story has a happy ending, as Jones tweeted on Tuesday that the grounds crew had found his missing chain: Found at 1:45am Thank you to our trainer Bryan Flea Engel Im forever grateful pic.twitter.com/ylTlZ5Jpfr, MORE: Aaron Rodgers passes John Elway on all-time NFL passing list during 'MNF'. To those who knew Mr. Jones, his death at 56 on April 6 from covid complications has become that eternal human bewilderment, the strain to comprehend the fresh absence of such a reliable,. Jones shared ESPN's segment on Alvin following the game. That's what made last Sunday so special for the couple, watching their sons reunite at Lambeau Field prior to the Packers-Saints game. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died at 57 in April due to complications from COVID-19. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. I know its something he would want me to continue to do, is push forward, work hard and continue to reach the goals weve set, and continue to work toward that. [15] In his second game of the season, Jones had 123 rushing yards on 18 carries in a loss against the Texas Longhorns with the Miners' lone touchdown of the game coming from a 51-yard run by Jones. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Glad to hear it. Jones wore a football-shaped necklace. Learn how your comment data is processed. Aaron Jones offered a misguided and widely mocked response to the question of whether he knew about Rodgers being unvaccinated. Jones had said following the game on Monday night that he believed the necklace had come off during his second touchdown. During their 2023 tournament run, Jones attended their games. As a senior, Jones played in 12 games. [73] He bounced back the following week against the Detroit Lions, rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, and added six receptions for 48 yards and three receiving touchdowns. NEW YORK (AP) Yankees captain Aaron Judge went on the injured list because of a strained right hip, joining Giancarlo Stanton, Harrison Bader and third . With Vurgess stationed on one side of the country and Alvin Sr. on the other, the kids went to live with Vurgess' aunt and uncle during that time. "I wear it mostly at all time. Still, he knew what had to be done. [31], After injuries to Ty Montgomery and Jamaal Williams, Jones came into the Thursday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears in Week 4. "I think he tried to probably treat himself naturally, like a lot of folks do. Jones, who addressed the media for almost 15 minutes Tuesday, held back tears when talking about his father's passing for the first time publicly with the Green Bay media corps. He was excited he got to see some of the players. "I actually have a chain with a football, and his ashes are in it," Jones told Salters. Fox News Dan Canova contributed to this report. In the game, he had 13 carries for 49 yards and his first career rushing touchdown in the 3514 victory. @packers #Packers @czabe @OnAirJosh @ericgitter @Showtyme_33 pic.twitter.com/FWMJvj8FoS. They are strongest when together. Sending my deepest condolences to Aaron Jones on the passing of his father. "Actually, I have a chain with a football and his ashes are in it. I looked at it and said it's time for me to sacrifice for them.". Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [17] On the year, he finished with 209 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 106 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown. Ill bet the guy that found it felt pretty good about the effort. "I think some of the people that are haters, I think if they listen to the show, I think he stated things very eloquently and very directly and succinctly," Ed Rodgers told the paper. Jones wore a football-shaped necklace containing Alvin's ashes during Monday's game, but lost it during one of his end-zone celebrations. The Packers' equipment staff added a pocket to the running back's jersey so that he can hold his father's ashes during games. He said "people should have a voice on what they do with their body.". By Ryan Schwartz / May 1 2023, 7:59 PM PDT. The performance meant a lot more to Jones, who dedicated the season to his father, Alvin, who died of COVID-19 complications in April. Barrett. It's always a treat when I get to have my brother here. Back in Week 2, Jones played a stellar game against the Detroit Lions while wearing a pendant that contained a portion of his father's ashes. I'm not an activist. "When they thought of the idea and actually showed me, I was like, 'Wow, this is pretty awesome.'". 2K views, 27 likes, 7 loves, 18 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Dbstvstlucia: DBS MORNING SHOW & OBITUARIES 25TH APRIL 2023 APRIL 2023 No. His 5.6 yards per carry ranks third in the NFL among backs with at least 6.25 carries per game. Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss. During the second touchdown of the game, Jones lost the necklace. 2:48. Off On. We'll be OK.'". They never pushed any of their kids to play football. "We're watching it in the locker room and everyone is just going crazy. Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones told reporters on Tuesday that he is dedicating the rest of his NFL career to his late father, Alvin Jones Sr., who died from complications of. Ed Rodgers, the estranged father of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, is speaking out following his son's comments about the COVID-19 vaccines. Jones, whose father died April 6 from of complications from COVID-19, declined comment on Rodgers' vaccination status. It became an easy way to make friends in new places. 10:47 am ET. So I'll go look for it, but I know he's happy. Every reply began with either, "Yes sir, no sir, yes ma'am, no ma'am," a practice still prevalent in every interview Aaron conducts to this day. "So, some nights I'm there with them on their couch and different things like that. The family is grappling with grief at the same time they. After the interview concluded on ESPN, Scott Van Pelt noted on "SportsCenter" that Salters had joined Jones and the grounds crew in looking for the chain. [69], On March 26, 2021, Jones signed a four-year, $48million contract with the Packers. "Well, actually, it's probably the first one. The necklace was found! The Packers' grounds crew started looking for the necklace after the game. Jones spoke about losing the necklace following Monday's game. "He's everything to me," said Jones. The Cowboys were our favorite team growing up and he got to do it there in front of everybody, all of our family.". Everything has happened so fast. [62] In Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jones rushed for 130 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown, during the 3016 win. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Dr. Martin told the story of a father who barricaded himself and his critically ill child in a hospital room, shouting that Covid was a hoax made up by doctors. Anytime we got orders to go somewhere, they had to pick up and go and leave their friends. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, We did a lot stuff, met a lot of people and traveled to a lot of places. His four-touchdown game tied a career high, set back in 2019 in a game against the Dallas Cowboys. Jones also showed the chain when he made a Lambeau Leap after a first-half score. But during the Packers' 35-17 win, their first of the season, Jones. . As a child, Jones looked up to Emmitt Smith, Percy Harvin, and Tyrod Taylor. EX-NFL STAR SOUNDS OFF ON AARON RODGERS' COVID-19 VAX SAGA, SUBSEQUENT FINES, Oct 17, 2021; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter with running back Aaron Jones (33) during their football game Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Green Bay won 24-14. Jones had 41 rushing yards on 12 carries but had nine receptions for 129 receiving yards in the 1310 loss.[82]. This past summer, Aaron hosted two free football camps for kids ages five to high school. (WFRV) - Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram account that his father has passed away.
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