It was just great.". 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. [92] Jones pleaded no contest to the charges and was fined for court costs and had his license suspended for six months. The Monday night game was the first Jones played without his father in the sidelines watching him. "It's just knowing we always have a support system," Alvin Jr. said. [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. Aaron Jones is currently at Packers OTA's in Green Bay and met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. In Jones' post, he says his father has not missed a game of his in nine years. He played college football at UTEP and was drafted by the Packers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. 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. LOG IN They are strongest when together. [5] His father retired before his senior year and started a marketing company to jump-start the recruiting process for his sons. Well, I had a great reason my kids.". The running back has recovered the lost necklace that had a pendant filled with his father's ashes. The performance meant a lot more to Jones, who dedicated the season to his father, Alvin, who died of COVID-19 complications in April. 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. He would say, 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone.'". "He's never . "He adds a lot to our team as a player. 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone. "Everybody always asked me, 'Why didn't you do that last year?' His 4,760 career all-purpose yards and 136.0 per game average are both second all-time and included the school's fourth- and eighth-best seasons. Jones' father died earlier this year at the age of 56 from complications with COVID-19. Now, he has it back after a fitting tribute to his father. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Our thing is 31 teams passed on him, each one of them passed on him five times. Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss. 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. "So, some nights I'm there with them on their couch and different things like that. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Pence on December 18, and received the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine. All Rights Reserved. [1], Jones was born in Savannah, Georgia to Vurgess and Alvin Jones Sr., two career non-commissioned officers in the US Army. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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 big thing for him was when he and Alvin sat down and talked," Alvin Sr. said. "Aaron's agent was there and I told him, 'Aaron is going to have a big game today,'" Alvin Sr. recalled. [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. 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. [74][75] Jones had his first 100-yard game in a Week 5 2522 overtime win against the Cincinnati Bengals, tallying 103 yards on 14 carries, including a season-long 57-yard run. During the second touchdown of the game, Jones lost the necklace. [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. 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. Off On. Previously, Jones wore his father's ashes in a pendant, which was briefly lost during a game. It shows how much they care about us.. Tom Rinaldi shares the story of how Jones plays today with . [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. Aaron had roughly 15 family members in attendance to watch his four-touchdown performance Monday night. "I ran the day-to-day operations of that battalion, so I couldn't just pick up and go when I wanted to," Alvin Sr. said. Respect was taught at an early age in the Jones household. Jones also showed the chain when he made a Lambeau Leap after a first-half score. Theres good news out of Green Bay for running back Aaron Jones. "He's been through a lot and he's a great human being," Rodgers said of Jones. 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. 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. [17] On the year, he finished with 209 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 106 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Texans' Stroud puts pre-draft test drama behind him, Peterson says Steelers had the 'steal' of the NFL Draft, Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. motivated after draft slide, Falcons, Lions use same rationale for taking Round 1 RB, NFL 2023 schedule: Home and away opponents for all 32, Aaron Jones honors late father with 4 TDs on 'MNF', Prisco's draft grades for all 32 teams: Eagles ace it, 2024 mock: Williams No. That was about it. The cause of death is unknown. As a junior, Jones played in only two games due to suffering an ankle injury early in the season. Jones went on to have . "So I can just drop it in there and not have to worry about it falling out. The Packers' equipment staff added a pocket to the running back's jersey so that he can hold his father's ashes during games. [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. [3], Jones attended and played high school football for Burges High School in El Paso, Texas. "We're watching it in the locker room and everyone is just going crazy. Aaron LaRae Jones (born December 2 . [29] He was the 19th running back selected in that year's draft. Please keep the Jones family in your prayers. EL PASO, Texas -- Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones. There's his daughter, Chelsirae, a regional director for a staffing company, and the twins, Alvin Jr. and Aaron. The running back also mentioned how his Packers teammates, in addition to the organization, are looking out for him. "I think we came out and did a great job of responding. 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. 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. Packers running back Aaron Jones no longer has to worry about losing his father's ashes on the playing field, thanks to some innovative work from the Green Bay equipment staff. [84] Jones rushed for a personal best 1,121 yards but also had a career high 5 fumbles throughout the season, including 3 lost to opponents. 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. ", Jones spoke more about the support he received from the Packers as a guest on "The Adam Schefter Podcast. "I don't know. The relationship between the Packers star and his family has been rocky in recent years, according to multiple reports. Sending my deepest condolences to Aaron Jones on the passing of his father. At least, it wasn't when Aaron and Alvin Jones Jr. entered high school. 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. Packers running back Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram Wednesday afternoon that his father Alvin, Sr. has passed away. EP on Arrival of Shaun and Lea's Baby, [Spoiler]'s Exit and Other Potential Cast Changes in Season 7. ", He added: "I'm thankful for all those guys in the locker room to the upstairs management who've made sure that I'm OK and continue to check on me.". "We talked before the game, after the game. 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 . [77], In Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks, Jones went down with an MCL sprain. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Believing they could play early, the two brothers accepted the offer and thrived. "I'll go look for it," Jones said on ESPN after the game. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. "My dad is everything to me, never missed a game. 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'. 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. and I said, 'Because his brother is here.'". I have to go look for it, but I know he would be happy. 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. 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 | Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died at 57 in April due to complications from COVID-19. 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 . "I have a locker room full of brothers here who are making sure I'm OK," Jones said. 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,. In his postgame interview, Jones said the necklace still hadn't been found. After years of traveling, the two found a place to call home in El Paso, propelling the Miners to an appearance in the New Mexico Bowl their sophomore year. Sign up for notifications from Insider! So I'll go look for it, but I know he's happy. [21] In the next game against Houston Baptist, he had 228 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. It seems like only yesterday Aaron Jones was a healthy scratch during the Packers' season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. In April, the Packers signed the impending free agent to a four-year, $48 million contract. The Good Doctor became a father . "Just the whole time I've been experiencing this and dealing with this, they've been there for me from the funeral to this.". "I couldn't wait for my parents to come home and get back," said Alvin Jr. with a laugh this week. "They're so close and Alvin told him, 'Hey, you've been working towards this your whole life it's time to go. Jones had said following the game on Monday night that he believed the necklace had come off during his second touchdown. The 26-year-old out of UTEP has played his entire four-year career in Green Bay, rushing for 5.2 career yards per carry. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL's COVID-19 protocol, leaving the NFL's hottest team without the reigning MVP. "What mom and I always try to do with them, even now, is make sure they understand why they're successful. "He's everything to me," said Jones. [33] Overall, he finished his rookie season with 448 rushing yards (second on the team to fellow rookie Jamaal Williams, ninth among NFL rookies), a team-leading four rushing touchdowns, nine receptions, and 22 receiving yards. His 240 career points scored is 4th all-time, and 2nd among non-kickers. "I never knew what it was like to go outside and toss the ball around with your dad or those type of things. It shows how much they care about us.. Packers Experiences powered by QuintEvents. It's clear how much Jones' father meant to him. Yes, he was a draft pick and a third-team All-American, but this was nothing more than an opportunity. They never pushed any of their kids to play football. 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. "The rest of my career will be dedicated to my father. It's elevated both to a kind of cult-hero status in El Paso. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports). Market data provided by Factset. Rodgers was fined more than $14,000 for violating the leagues COVID-19 protocols and the Packers were fined $300,000. The other domino was Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Sean Kugler being hired as the new head coach at UTEP. 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. Per Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times, Jones' father was a 29-year military veteran who had retired and was a consistent presence at his son's games. [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. [70][71] He has seen his production decrease as head coach Matt LaFleur has increased the usage of second-year teammate A. J. Dillon, failing to reach 1,000 rushing yards for the first time since 2018. It was a glorious moment for the family, but Aaron kept his emotions in check. If youre thinking of altering your workout routine, youre probably looking for new exercises and equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. "If there was any place to lose it, that's where my dad would have wanted me to lose it," Jones said Monday. [44], In his first two seasons, Jones' averaged 9 touches per game[3] and a league-leading 5.5 yards per carry. 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. Close from Day 1, their friendship was rooted in sports. Levis has inside track to be future of Titans, Eagles add three Georgia studs to elite roster, Belichick keeping Jones, Zappe on edge after draft, Simms: Hooker has more talent than Goff, NFL draft takeaways: QBs selected on Day 3, Aaron Jones recovered pendant with fathers ashes, In the end, the Packers fleeced the Jets for Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers blamed cell service at his house for not returning Brian Gutekunsts calls, Trade charts show Jets sending Packers equivalent of a high second-round pick in 2023, Deion Sanders is ashamed of 31 NFL teams for not drafting any HBCU players, Odds greatly improve for Will Levis to be the first overall pick, Jim Irsay asks fans whether Colts should pair Will Levis with Anthony Richardson, Jalen Carter says Eagles will take him at No. He's what kept me going so many times when, as a kid, you want to give up, he's what kept me going. That is awesome and that was equally so Jones credited that grounds crew guy Jones View this post on. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday th Tom Rinaldi shares the story of how Jones plays. Ill bet the guy that found it felt pretty good about the effort. The opportunity to take a photo with his brother during pregame warmups also made it a moment he'll never forget. I just feel complete.". The only thing Alvin Sr. desired for his children was to know what it's like to have a dad in their life. [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. He started the 2014 season off with three strong performances. [9], As a sophomore, Jones played in 12 games. Now, they were there to watch Aaron play on one of football's most cherished fields. Alvin Jr. has watched every Packers game this year, but UTEP's bye week afforded him the opportunity to watch Aaron play in-person for the first time as a professional. [72], In Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints, Jones rushed five times for just nine yards. It's why Alvin Sr. retired from active duty in January 2013, one year shy of his 30th year of military service. That's how the Jones family works. Jones was arrested and charged with operating with a restricted controlled substance, operating without a valid license, and speeding. In the second quarter, Jones rushed up the middle for a seven-yard touchdown, which was the second touchdown of his career. Jones wore a football-shaped necklace containing Alvin's . It's not fair for Jones or anyone on the Packers roster to have. However, Jones noted after the game he lost it during one of his touchdowns on Monday and the Packers grounds crew was in the midst of searching Lambeau Field for it during his postgame presser. I looked at it and said it's time for me to sacrifice for them.". The Cowboys were our favorite team growing up and he got to do it there in front of everybody, all of our family.". 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 . Check out these great suggestions. Jones' father died due to complications from COVID-19. The fines for violating the protocols were agreed upon by the NFL and NFL Players Association. (Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports). At an early age, Alvin Jr. and Aaron shined in practically everything they did. In Week 2, against the Chicago Bears, Jones had 15 carries for 132 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown to go along with three receptions for 38 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. [18] 91 of those came on the longest rushing play in school history against Texas Tech. So I can play with it. @packers #Packers @czabe @OnAirJosh @ericgitter @Showtyme_33 pic.twitter.com/FWMJvj8FoS. Previously, Jones wore his father's ashes in a pendant, which was briefly lost during a game. "I've never had a bobblehead made of me before," said Aaron with a smile. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers community can breathe a sigh of relief. I mean, he's the reason I started playing football. Per USA TODAY Sports, Jones's father Alvin Jones Sr. died in April due to COVID-19 . [64] On December 21, 2020, he was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl. 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! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Jones has compiled the fourth-most rushing yards (297) since Week 5 and sits behind only Atlanta's Devonta Freeman with a first-down run percentage of 27.4 percent. [60], In Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, Jones rushed 18 times for a career-high 168 yards and two rushing touchdowns, one of which was a 75-yard touchdown, and caught four passes for 68 yards and a receiving touchdown during the 4221 win. [36] The following week, in a 220 win over the Buffalo Bills, he had 11 rushes for 65 yards and a touchdown. "The rest of my career will be dedicated to my father," Jones said (via PackersNews.com). In Week 7, against the New Orleans Saints, he had 17 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown. [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. "I actually have a chain with a football, and his ashes are in it," Jones told Salters. Jones scored four touchdowns during the contest, erasing concerns about the Packers' poor Week 1. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "That's what made me say, 'OK, they've sacrificed when my wife and I had to go to war.' "I think that's one of the driving forces for him now. [52] In Week 14 against the Washington Redskins, Jones rushed 16 times for 134 yards and a touchdown in the 2015 win. Courtesy of ABC. The locket holding his father's ashes is still around his neck. The two have traveled the world together and seen everything there is to see, but there's no place they'd rather be right now than in the stands every Saturday and Sunday watching their sons live out their dreams. He'd be happy. 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. [8] Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 811 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, and four receptions for 14 yards. His parents, friends and family made the trip to Arlington as Jones rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown in a 35-31 victory, earning him NFL rookie of the week honors. 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. Ed Rodgers, the estranged father of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, is speaking out following his son's comments about the COVID-19 vaccines. 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. We did a lot stuff, met a lot of people and traveled to a lot of places. Afterward, the school's coach told Alvin Sr. his team hadn't allowed a 100-yard rusher in approximately seven years. He accounted for 115 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns three receiving, one rushing in Green Bays 35-17 victory. Fox News Dan Canova contributed to this report. Jones wore a football-shaped necklace containing Alvin's ashes during Monday's game, but lost it during one of his end-zone celebrations. "Especially since we couldn't talk to him every day.". 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 .
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