Super Bowl Champion and Former Ravens Defensive Tackle Arthur Jones Dies at 39

Arthur Jones played for the Baltimore Ravens, the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders before retiring from football.

Super Bowl Champion and Former Ravens Defensive Tackle Arthur Jones Dies at 39

Arthur Jones (Image via SB Nation)

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The Baltimore Ravens were hit with some sad news on Friday as former player Arthur Jones died at the age of 39. The cause of his death has not been made public.

Syracuse, Jones’ alma mater, was the first to break the news on the internet. According to the institution, Jones died on Friday morning.

Jones left behind his wife, Sunny Zupanic, and two children: son Arthur “Art” Jones IV, born in 2010 and now 15 years old, and daughter Skylar Jones, born in 2013 and currently 12 years old.

The Ravens’ general manager, Eric DeCosta, tweeted,

Arthur’s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered. His big, bright smile, infectious energy, and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others.

Jones, a fifth-round draft pick in 2010, played four seasons for the Ravens and won the 2012 Super Bowl by defeating the San Francisco 49ers, a game that is remembered due to a power outage in the second half. Jones sacked 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick right before the power went out inside the New Orleans Superdome.

After leaving the Ravens, the Rochester native played two years with the Indianapolis Colts and one year with the Washington Commanders before retiring in 2017. Jones appeared in a total of 64 games (started 31), racking up 173 combined tackles, 10 sacks, and 17 pass deflections.

What is the cause of Arthur Jones’ death?

Jones died on Friday morning, but neither Syracuse nor the Ravens organization has disclosed the cause of his death. The Ravens’ head coach, John Harbaugh, revealed that he was emotional to hear about Jones’ death.

Super Bowl Champion and Former Ravens Defensive Tackle Arthur Jones Dies at 39
Arthur Jones played for the Colts (Image via Syracuse)

According to Harbaugh, Jones was “a dedicated teammate, a relentless worker, and someone any coach would be proud to lead.”

My heart is heavy today after the loss of Art Jones… He had a genuine gift for connecting with people, bringing joy to the locker room and beyond, and his presence was a source of light within our team and the Baltimore community.

John Harbaugh said(H/T: ESPN)

Arthur Jones’ famous younger brothers

Arthur wasn’t the only famous name in the Jones family. His siblings were also prominent figures in their respective fields.

Jon Jones was a former UFC heavyweight champion who had 11 knockout wins in his career.

Youngest brother Chandler Jones was a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl defensive end for the New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, and Las Vegas Raiders. Jones was part of the 2015 Patriots team that defeated Pete Carroll’s Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

In 154 career games, the youngest Jones brother racked up 511 combined tackles, 112.0 sacks, 121 tackles for loss, 34 forced fumbles, 13 fumble returns, and 30 pass deflections.

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