Arthur Jones, a former standout NFL defensive tackle who helped the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl 47 championship in the 2012 season, has tragically passed away.

The Ravens announced the heartbreaking news of Arthur Jones’ passing on X/Twitter. GM Eric DeCosta called his presence “a gift to everyone he encountered,” and praised his “infectious energy and eternal positivity.”

Arthur, the older brother of former NFL star Chandler Jones and UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, turned 39 on June 3. The cause of death was not announced.

Darius Butler and Pat McAfee, who played on the Indianapolis Colts with Jones, shared heartwarming tributes on X:

A two-time First-team All-Big East selection at Syracuse, Arthur Jones was drafted in the fifth round (157th overall) by the Ravens in 2010. H

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