[10] In the next game, a loss to Texas Tech, he had 144 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He also caught six passes for 48 yards and three scores, giving him four total touchdowns. The running back also mentioned how his Packers teammates, in addition to the organization, are looking out for him. They sacrificed, they had to go live with someone else and things of that nature. Although that didn't happen Aaron gained four yards on the play he ran hard en route to 49 yards on 13 carries. 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. I just feel complete.". It's clear how much Jones' father meant to him. He surpassed 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the third consecutive year in a Week 16 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Alvin Jones, Sr., was a COVID-19 victim. The performance meant a lot more to Jones, who dedicated the season to his father, Alvin, who died of COVID-19 complications in April. Ed Rodgers told USA Today on Friday he was "proud" that his son tried to seek out an alternative treatment. 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 . Jones met with nine teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 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. [92] Jones pleaded no contest to the charges and was fined for court costs and had his license suspended for six months. "So, some nights I'm there with them on their couch and different things like that. It shows how much they care about us.. The Packers added a special pocket to Aaron Jones' jersey to protect his father's ashes. MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram account that his father has died on Wednesday, April 7.There hasn't been an official announcement yet . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Aaron Jones, playing for his father who died of COVID-19 complications, has huge night in Packers win Frank Schwab Updated September 21, 2021 at 4:14 AM During the Monday night broadcast,. When asked what he would've said to his father, Jones replied: "Just go home and tell him: 'I did it, Dad.'" The necklace was found! More than 1,200 kids turned out for the event at UTEP Stadium. 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In April, the Packers signed the impending free agent to a four-year, $48 million contract. 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. Previously, Jones wore his father's ashes in a pendant, which was briefly lost during a game. We did a lot stuff, met a lot of people and traveled to a lot of places. So, that's what this game is all about. The fines for violating the protocols were agreed upon by the NFL and NFL Players Association. Jones said his father always attended his games . In the season opener, he had 237 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in a victory at New Mexico. @Packers MORE: Packers vs. Lions final score, results. Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. "It was crazy. Alvin Jones Sr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 56. There's good news out of Green Bay for running back Aaron Jones. 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Rodgers said hes hopeful he can rejoin the team on Saturday and be available for Sundays game against theSeattle Seahawksand that any further discussion regarding his health will remain between him and his doctors. During the second touchdown of the game, Jones lost the necklace. "My dad is everything to me, never missed a game. He had been hospitalized in the days prior to his death. [66], In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams, Jones rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown during the 3218 win. So I can play with it. Jones also said that his father has "the best seat in the house. His four-touchdown game tied a career high, set back in 2019 in a game against the Dallas Cowboys. Jones' father died due to complications from COVID-19. View this post on. Packers Experiences powered by QuintEvents. Aaron LaRae Jones (born December 2, 1994) is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). It ended permanently last month when Alvin Jones Sr. died from complications related to COVID-19, according to the family. Oct 3, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands the football off to running back Aaron Jones (33) during warmups prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field. "I think he tried to probably treat himself naturally, like a lot of folks do. He was excited he got to see some of the players. Believing they could play early, the two brothers accepted the offer and thrived. Alvin Sr. and Vurgess have been there for all of it. The Packers' equipment staff added a pocket to the running back's jersey so that he can hold his father's ashes during games. The Packers added a special pocket to Aaron Jones' jersey to protect his father's ashes. [91], On November 20, 2017, Jones was cited for a traffic stop, an incident that occurred on October 1. or redistributed. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. EP on Arrival of Shaun and Lea's Baby, [Spoiler]'s Exit and Other Potential Cast Changes in Season 7. He'd be happy. [81], The Packers earned a first-round bye and faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round. Yes, he was a draft pick and a third-team All-American, but this was nothing more than an opportunity. [3], Jones attended and played high school football for Burges High School in El Paso, Texas. He taught me everything. 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. In June, the. 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 24-21. . The two began dating when they were stationed together in Korea and married shortly after returning to the United States. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. Tom Rinaldi shares the story of how Jones plays today with . EL PASO, Texas -- Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones. [87], Jones graduated from UTEP on May 12, 2018, with a degree in multidisciplinary studies, fulfilling a promise he had previously made to his parents that he would finish school even if drafted into the NFL. Then he lost the necklace during the Packers' 35-17 win over the . The. As a senior, Jones played in 12 games. El Paso isn't exactly known as a football hotbed. Ed. [40] In Week 12, he scored his fifth touchdown in three games on route to 93 total yards against the Minnesota Vikings. "The rest of my career will be dedicated to my father. Afterward, his parents kept all the hats and shirts prospective teams gave Aaron during formal interviews in Indianapolis. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. NOW WATCH: The science behind how NFL quarterbacks throw perfect spirals, losing his father's ashes on the playing field, the necklace that held the pendant fell off during one of his trips to the end zone, eventually found by Packers trainer Bryan "Flea" Engel. As the fifth round moved along, the phone lines started to light up. Market data provided by Factset. "If there was any place to lose it, that's where my dad would have wanted me to lose it," Jones said Monday. It seems like only yesterday Aaron Jones was a healthy scratch during the Packers' season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. "We always have someone to talk to no matter what or no matter where we go to. While Alvin currently leads Conference USA with 61 tackles, Aaron made an indelible mark in school annals, becoming the program's all-time leading rusher with 4,114 yards. : #DETvsGB on ESPN Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died at 57 in April due to complications from COVID-19. at 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. One of the Packers trainers found it well after the game had ended. "He adds a lot to our team as a player. It also tied a Lambeau field and Monday night football game. 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The Packers head trainer, Brian Engel, searched Lambeau field at 2 am Tuesday to find the necklace that Jones lost in an end-zone celebration of his second touchdown of the game. Fox News Flash top headlines for November 13. [77], In Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks, Jones went down with an MCL sprain. So Im gonna get back to doing what I do best, and thats playing ball.". It meant separating from Alvin Jr. for the first time and taking his first step into the real world without family by his side. 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. Ill bet the guy that found it felt pretty good about the effort. GREEN BAY The pride is palpable the instant Alvin Jones Sr. answers the phone. Jones' father died earlier this year at the age of 56 from complications with COVID-19. The relationship between the Packers star and his family has been rocky in recent years, according to multiple reports. The veteran back tied the Lambeau Field record for touchdowns and was the first player to total four scores in a "Monday Night Football" game since Marshall Faulk in 2000. So I'm proud of him. 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 the game, he had 13 carries for 49 yards and his first career rushing touchdown in the 3514 victory. [63] In Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers, Jones recorded 158 yards from scrimmage and a rushing touchdown during the 2416 win. We had to keep our rooms clean and get good grades. He's just an exceptional player. who died in April from COVID-19 complications . [58] In the NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers, Jones rushed 12 times for 56 yards and a touchdown and caught five passes for 27 yards and a touchdown during the 3720 loss. The performance meant a lot more to Jones, who dedicated the season to his father, Alvin, who died of COVID-19 complications in April. TMZ Sports provided Jones' remarks, which were made following the team's offseason team activities on Tuesday. That tradition has continued this year despite Aaron, a rookie running back with the Packers, and Alvin Jr., a senior linebacker at UTEP, now on opposite ends of the country. Fox News Dan Canova contributed to this report. He also talked about the quarterback's controversial comments on "The Pat McAfee Show. "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' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died earlier this year at the age of 56 from complications with COVID-19. On Sunday night, Packers trainer Bryan "Flea" Engel found it in a search that lasted until 2 a.m. Insider recommends waking up with Morning Brew, a daily newsletter. [62] In Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jones rushed for 130 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown, during the 3016 win. I'm proud that he went that route. [8] Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 811 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, and four receptions for 14 yards. This past summer, Aaron hosted two free football camps for kids ages five to high school. Aaron admits having family in town the week of the Saints game was good for his soul. . (Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports). On weekends, Alvin Sr.'s brother and sister-in-law would take them. Jones was arrested and charged with operating with a restricted controlled substance, operating without a valid license, and speeding. They never pushed any of their kids to play football. 0:00. [15], Jones was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round, 182nd overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft. GREEN BAY, Wi. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died at 57 in April due to complications from COVID-19. 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. Back at UTEP, Alvin Jr. watched the game with teammates between meetings and weightlifting. Alvin Jones, Sr., Aaron's father, died earlier this year, April 6. "The rest of my. "I grew up without a father," Alvin Sr. said. LOG IN In his postgame interview, Jones said the necklace still hadn't been found. [37] He took over the starting duties in Week 6, though he continued to share carries with Williams and Montgomery. Aaron Jones offered a misguided and widely mocked response to the question of whether he knew about Rodgers being unvaccinated. [68] He was ranked 30th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021. After a late-night search, the pendant was eventually found by Packers trainer Bryan "Flea" Engelat nearly 2 a.m. With the medallion secured, the Packers went about thinking of ways to help Jones ensure that he wouldn't lose it again. [61] In Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, Jones totaled 101 yards from scrimmage and a receiving touchdown during the 3016 win. 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! "He put a pocket right on the left side," Jones said in early October per ESPN, after the jersey adjustment was made. Jones posted a series of photos. Alvin Sr. was there for every snap Aaron and Alvin Jr. played at the University of Texas-El Paso, home or away, with Vurgess alongside him other than one game their freshman year. This spring, Le Creuset has introduced an exciting new shade thats already selling fast: shallot, a soft lavender with pink and slight gray undertones. Check out these great suggestions. "When they thought of the idea and actually showed me, I was like, 'Wow, this is pretty awesome.'". Jones posted a picture with the necklace Tuesday, thanking team trainer Bryan Flea Engel for finding the pendant. pic.twitter.com/zJ7V1m2GsX. 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. Alvin Sr. and Vurgess never planned on serving for 56 combined years, but that's how it worked out. Jones finished the contest with 67 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. and I said, 'Because his brother is here.'". While commitment, responsibility and even war separated them at times, they are always there for one another. Respect was taught at an early age in the Jones household. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday th It shows how much they care about us.. [89] Jones Sr. was cremated following his death, with the ashes put into a chain for Aaron. The full segment. Jones spoke about losing the necklace following Monday's game. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Immigrants waiting 10 years for court date in U.S. BestReviews.com - Top gifts to make everyone happy this spring, Surprise your mom with one of these Mothers Day, Mothers Day inspo: This foot massager has 20,000, Drew Barrymores Walmart collection is perfect for, Best Mothers Day gifts for the budding plant mom, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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 . [29] He was the 19th running back selected in that year's draft. Jones finished with 115 yards from scrimmage along with those four scores (three receiving touchdowns and one rushing). [44], In his first two seasons, Jones' averaged 9 touches per game[3] and a league-leading 5.5 yards per carry. ", 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." The Packers' grounds crew started looking for the necklace after the game. In the second quarter, Jones rushed up the middle for a seven-yard touchdown, which was the second touchdown of his career. The 57-year-old spent his. 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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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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 . @packers #Packers @czabe @OnAirJosh @ericgitter @Showtyme_33 pic.twitter.com/FWMJvj8FoS. "I'll go look for it," Jones said on ESPN after the game.
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Rest in power pic.twitter.com/whahOG6a11, We lost one of the most selfless, caring, strong, faithful individuals in Mr Alvin Jones Sr. Jones noted in the spring that he was dedicating the rest of his career to his father. [39] The following week, he caught his first NFL receiving touchdown and ran for another in a 2427 loss to Seattle. 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. Aaron LaRae Jones (born December 2 . "Everybody always asked me, 'Why didn't you do that last year?' On Tuesday morning, Jones explained on "The Steve Czaban Show" that the necklace was located by Packers head athletic trainer Bryan Engel. Getty Images For Jones, it was his first game at Lambeau Field since his. [4] He had a three-star composite rating from 247Sports.com. [11] One week later, against New Mexico State, he had 168 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. "He's never . Aaron Jones decided to carry his father's ashes with him, in a small, black, football-shaped medallion on a necklace, for his first game at Lambeau Field this season. Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones was the MVP during the team's 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night. [65] Jones finished the 2020 season with 201 carries for 1,104 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns to go along with 47 receptions for 355 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
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