In terms of rushing yards, he had five of the school's top 12 games, and school records of 17 games with 100+ yards rushing, and five with 200+ yards. It meant separating from Alvin Jr. for the first time and taking his first step into the real world without family by his side. Packers put QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 protocol ", GM Brian Gutekunst sees plenty of offensive options for Day 2 of draft, Extra capital in early rounds always creates more options, GM discusses NFL Draft implications on eve of first round, Kicking situation remains unsettled; Jack Coco and Matt Orzech set to compete at long snapper, Green Bay has plan in place for how it wants to handle its cornerbacks, Packers GM addresses Aaron Rodgers trade talks, 2023 NFL Draft preparation, While Rashan Gary rehabs, Preston Smith remains the key ingredient to defensive formula, Green Bay expecting jumps from Devonte Wyatt and T.J. Slaton, Thirteen linemen return, eight with NFL starts to their credit, Youth dominates perimeter position groups heading into 2023, T Yosh Nijman signs restricted free-agent tender with Green Bay. We'll be OK.'". Declaring for the NFL Draft was hard for Aaron. He's what kept me going so many times when, as a kid, you want to give up, he's what kept me going. 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. Jones, who lost his father in April at the age of 56 due to complications from COVID-19, . Jones' father, Alvin Jones Senior, died from COVID complications on April 8. [86] He also pays tribute to El Paso in his signature touchdown celebration, in which he holds up nine, one, and five fingers in quick succession before flexing his bicep (El Paso is covered by area code 915). (Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports). I agree to receive the "With The First Pick Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. The Good Doctor became a father . Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died earlier this year at the age of 56 from complications with COVID-19. In the NFC Championship against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jones rushed for 27 yards before exiting the game due to an injury during the 3126 loss. "So I can just drop it in there and not have to worry about it falling out. It seems like only yesterday Aaron Jones was a healthy scratch during the Packers' season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. And yes, she actually did get it. Sign up for notifications from Insider! So Im going to continue to do that. [85] The sombrero is an homage to his hometown of El Paso, a majority-Hispanic city. There were so many kids," Alvin Jr. said. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. That, first and foremost, is the blessing from the man upstairs. [21] In the next game against Houston Baptist, he had 228 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Alvin normally sat near the end zone in Lambeau Field to watch Aaron's games. All nine hats were present during the third day of the NFL Draft. Jones also showed the chain when he made a Lambeau Leap after a first-half score. Close from Day 1, their friendship was rooted in sports. or redistributed. [32] In Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys, Jones tallied 19 carries for 125 yards. His 240 career points scored is 4th all-time, and 2nd among non-kickers. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? This past summer, Aaron hosted two free football camps for kids ages five to high school. Jones' father died due to complications from COVID-19. They never pushed any of their kids to play football. EPCC students conduct research in TX, Honduras, Cinemark brings back Summer Movie Clubhouse, History museum gets Gold for innovation, Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84, Met Gala: Tennis star, supermodel reveal pregnancies, Multiple dead after IL dust storm causes pileup, Monday forecast: Beautiful start to the week, Slightly cooler Monday; chance of showers this week, 92 on Sunday! @packers #Packers @czabe @OnAirJosh @ericgitter @Showtyme_33 pic.twitter.com/FWMJvj8FoS. Aaron admits having family in town the week of the Saints game was good for his soul. [3], Jones attended and played college football for the UTEP Miners from 2013 to 2016 under head coach Sean Kugler. I just got off the phone with the Jones family. The day the incident occurred, Jones was speeding at 79 MPH at a 55 MPH speed limit, and had possession of marijuana. I just feel complete.". 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. (KTSM) The Green Bay Packers running back, Aaron Jones, took home a victory Monday night, beating the Detroit Lions 35-17. Baltimore called Aaron to let him know about possible interest in the sixth round, while Dallas texted his agent to let them know Jones was in play for them later in the fifth. Statistics measure success, but it's that image of their children giving back that brings a smile to the faces of Alvin Sr. and Vurgess. In his postgame interview, Jones said the necklace still hadn't been found. [72], In Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints, Jones rushed five times for just nine yards. By Week 9, he had enough rushes to qualify for the NFL leaderboards and took over the top spot in yards-per-rush at 6.02. Alvin Sr. and Vurgess never planned on serving for 56 combined years, but that's how it worked out. [64] On December 21, 2020, he was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. So I'm proud of him. Whenever Aaron met someone new, they quickly became acquainted with Alvin Jr., as well. El Paso NFL star Aaron Jones mourns death of father - KVIA "He adds a lot to our team as a player. Alvin Jones Jr. died in April of complications from COVID-19 and his son took the field against the Lions wearing a necklace with a pendant filled with his father's ashes. [38] On November 11, he had 15 carries for a career-high 145 yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 3112 Week 10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. ", 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." El Paso isn't exactly known as a football hotbed. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The 26-year-old was even wearing a necklace that carries some of his father's ashes during the game. 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"I know he's smiling.". [56] In his 285 touches in the 2019 season, Jones finished with totals of 1,084 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns to go along with 49 receptions for 474 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. (You can watch the entire funeral in the video . Everything has happened so fast. Alvin Jones Sr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 56. Aaron Rodgers reportedly tests positive for COVID-19 and will miss He said "people should have a voice on what they do with their body.". 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. GREEN BAY The pride is palpable the instant Alvin Jones Sr. answers the phone. "I'm going to continue to honor him and wear our last names on the back of our jerseys as big and as proud as I can.". "So, some nights I'm there with them on their couch and different things like that. Tom Rinaldi tells the powerful story of love and strength. Packers running back Aaron Jones lost a necklace containing his father's ashes in the end zone. In his first game back from the ankle injury, he had 249 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in a win over New Mexico State,[19] then the third-most in school history. For local and breaking news, sports, weather alerts, video and more, download the FREE KTSM 9 News App from theApple App Storeor theGoogle Play Store. is pure class . Jones finished with 115 yards from scrimmage along with those four scores (three receiving touchdowns and one rushing). Packers' Aaron Jones Dedicating 'The Rest of My Career' to Late Father I know he's up there watching me," perLily Zhaoof Fox 6. Glad to hear it. Aaron Jones hit the Lambeau Leap pic.twitter.com/y4F33AlvdG, MORE: Peyton Manning jokes about bugged conversations on 'MNF': 'Like the Patriots used to do'. While commitment, responsibility and even war separated them at times, they are always there for one another. Legal Statement. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL's COVID-19 protocol, leaving the NFL's hottest team without the reigning MVP. [51] In Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers, Jones rushed 13 times for 93 yards and three touchdowns in the 2416 win. Aaron Jones, Kenny Clark Sound Off on Aaron Rodgers Criticism While some may have been surprised to see Aaron bust out a 46-yard touchdown run on the Packers' opening drive on his way to a 131-yard performance, Alvin Sr. called it before the coin toss. He also talked about the quarterback's controversial comments on "The Pat McAfee Show. In Week 7, against the New Orleans Saints, he had 17 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown. "The rest of my career will be dedicated to my father. [5] His father retired before his senior year and started a marketing company to jump-start the recruiting process for his sons. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. "I actually set my military retirement up so I would be out of the Army at the start of their senior year (of high school)," said Alvin Sr. earlier this week. Market data provided by Factset. Per USA TODAY Sports, Jones's father Alvin Jones Sr. died in April due to COVID-19 . "I think he would be very proud of me and he would tell me to continue to work hard and that this is only the beginning and to continue to stacking success and to be humble and be proud," Jones said of his dad after the game. [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. The two were very close, and Jones penned a moving Players' Tribune article about his father in June 2020, saying in part: "And the truth for me is that Ive had a bigger man to look up to all my life, setting the example, leading the way. He started the 2014 season off with three strong performances. Aaron Jones doesn't view Rodgers' decision on COVID vaccine as selfish The cause of death is unknown. Aaron Rodgers' father decries quarterback's 'haters' amid COVID vax In April, the Packers signed the impending free agent to a four-year, $48 million contract. Jones, whose father Alvin Sr. died in March of COVID, said this doesn't affect Rodgers' status as a leader of the team and said he didn't view Rodgers' decision not to get vaccinated as a. [9], As a sophomore, Jones played in 12 games. [1], Jones was born in Savannah, Georgia to Vurgess and Alvin Jones Sr., two career non-commissioned officers in the US Army. There's his wife, Vurgess, who served 27 years in the Army before retiring last year as a Sergeant Major, and his oldest son, Xavier, currently enlisted in the Air Force. Back at UTEP, Alvin Jr. watched the game with teammates between meetings and weightlifting. Gotta get a new chain so I haven't been wearing it except for on Sundays, but I think it's definitely something I'll continue to do. Aaron Jones motivated to carry on his father's legacy 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. ", "I think it's something I'll continue to do, just keep my dad with me everywhere I go," Jones said. So, that's what this game is all about. [55] In Week 17 against the Detroit Lions, Jones rushed 25 times for 100 yards and caught two passes for 43 yards in the 2320 win. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is taking a deep bite of the Big Apple.The new quarterback of New York's little brother NFL franchise has spent time last night and today at Madison Square Garden . "When they thought of the idea and actually showed me, I was like, 'Wow, this is pretty awesome.'". GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW)- April 7th will be a day Aaron Jones will never forget. "I actually have a chain with a football, and his ashes are in it," Jones told Salters. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Jones said he would go look for it too, and added that his father would be happy Jones lost the necklace in the end zone. The relationship between the Packers star and his family has been rocky in recent years, according to multiple reports. Family support at core of Aaron Jones' success - Green Bay Packers "We never wanted for anything. Today, with confidence in science & at . Previously, Jones wore his father's ashes in a pendant, which was briefly lost during a game. [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. [78] He returned to limited action in a Week 12 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Jones shared ESPN's segment on Alvin following the game. '", Aaron Jones is the most lovable player in Packers history pic.twitter.com/ytuSBYzEqp. Believing they could play early, the two brothers accepted the offer and thrived. pic.twitter.com/3BmFguBvyS. Alvin Sr. and Vurgess have been there for all of it. Packers RB Aaron Jones losing father's ashes revealed lovely tale - The Following the game Green Bay's first full-attendance contest since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic Jones told ESPN's Lisa Salters that he wore a chain containing his father's ashes during the contest. He'd be like, 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone,'" Jones said in a postgame interview. EL PASO, Texas -- El Paso native and NFL star Aaron Jones is mourning the death of his father, Alvin Jones, Sr., saying his "heart (is) torn into a million pieces." The Green Bay Packers star . The family is grappling with grief at the same time they. He also caught six passes for 48 yards and three scores, giving him four total touchdowns. Yes, he was a draft pick and a third-team All-American, but this was nothing more than an opportunity. 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. 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. [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. Thankfully, Jones recovered the necklace Tuesday. Packers running back Aaron Jones reveals father's death on - CBS58 "If there was any place to lose it, that's where my dad would have wanted me to lose it," Jones said Monday. "I think he tried to probably treat himself naturally, like a lot of folks do. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died in April from COVID-19 complications. Jones' father died earlier this year at the age of 56 from complications with COVID-19. We played at a high level." Necklace containing late father's ashes is found after Green Bay Secondly, we try to keep them humble and working hard. It ended permanently last month when Alvin Jones Sr. died from complications related to COVID-19, according to the family. I looked at it and said it's time for me to sacrifice for them.". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. While the Miners already had a scholarship on the table for Aaron, one of Kugler's first moves was to extend offers to both. Jones went on to have . DBS MORNING SHOW & OBITUARIES 25TH APRIL 2023 APRIL 2023 - Facebook His four-touchdown game tied a career high, set back in 2019 in a game against the Dallas Cowboys. Having your brothers around you. [20] On October 29, against Old Dominion, he threw a three-yard passing touchdown in the loss. That weighed on him for some time, especially as recruiting visits and college crept closer. "They're so close and Alvin told him, 'Hey, you've been working towards this your whole life it's time to go. 1; Cards have top 2, Best, worst, most interesting pick for all, Six things that experts got wrong about the NFL Draft, Undrafted free agent tracker: Team-by-team list of signings, How much Will Levis' fall to Round 2 will end up costing, Bills sign the Broncos' leading rusher from 2022. "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. Packers RB Aaron Jones Scores 4 TDs, Loses Chain That Had His Father's UPDATE: Aaron Jones finds necklace with father's ashes after losing it His memorial service is scheduled. "What I've told Aaron and Alvin, this is a reward for all the hard work that you guys have put in," Alvin Sr. said. Learn how your comment data is processed. My dad is the greatest man Ive ever encountered. "It was just crazy watching it on TV," Alvin Jr. said. NFL: Aaron Jones recovers necklace containing father's ashes The running back also mentioned how his Packers teammates, in addition to the organization, are looking out for him.
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