Former NFL Defensive Lineman and Super Bowl Champion Arthur Jones Dies at 39

Former NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl champion Arthur Jones has died at 39. The cause of his passing was not provided by his former teams or school.

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Arthur Jones, a former NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl champion, has passed away at the age of 39, as confirmed by various reports.

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Jones, who was a Super Bowl winner with the Baltimore Ravens, died at 39, with the news being announced by his former teams and school.

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The specific cause of death for the former defensive lineman has not been provided by any of the official announcements from the school or the Ravens.

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During his NFL career, Arthur Jones spent two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and one season with Washington, retiring from professional football in 2017.

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Arthur Jones was also known as the older brother of former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former NFL defensive end Chandler Jones.

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Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on the factual reporting of Arthur Jones's death. They present information directly from official announcements and provide biographical details about his NFL career and family connections without employing loaded language or interpretive framing, maintaining an objective and concise account.

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Arthur Jones played for the Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, and Washington Commanders during his seven-season NFL career.

Arthur Jones was a Super Bowl XLVII champion with the Baltimore Ravens, recorded 8.5 sacks in his career, and set a school record for tackles for loss by an interior defensive lineman at Syracuse University.

The specific cause of Arthur Jones' death has not been disclosed by his former teams or Syracuse University.

Arthur Jones was the older brother of former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and NFL defensive end Chandler Jones, a four-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl winner.

Arthur Jones continued to support Syracuse football after his playing career and positively influenced many student-athletes with his uplifting message and presence.

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