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. 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. [42][43] Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 728 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 26 receptions, 206 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown. Aaron Jones' father's ashes discovered after he lost them during It's why Alvin Sr. retired from active duty in January 2013, one year shy of his 30th year of military service. (WFRV) - Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram account that his father has passed away. They are strongest when together. "He showed me how a mans supposed to be a man.". Believing they could play early, the two brothers accepted the offer and thrived. Aaron LaRae Jones (born December 2 . It was a worrisome year, but it calcified the bond between Alvin Jr. and Aaron. "The big thing for him was when he and Alvin sat down and talked," Alvin Sr. said. Aaron Rodgers reportedly tests positive for COVID-19 and will miss [17] On the year, he finished with 209 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 106 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown. Alvin Sr. was deployed to Egypt for a year around the same time Vurgess moved the family to Texas. 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. Packers' Aaron Jones loses chain containing father's ashes at Lambeau In Jones' post, he says his father has not missed a game of his in nine years. Jones also showed the chain when he made a Lambeau Leap after a first-half score. [91], On November 20, 2017, Jones was cited for a traffic stop, an incident that occurred on October 1. "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. They sacrificed, they had to go live with someone else and things of that nature. ", 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. A cooler workweek with chance of showers, Cold front Friday with strong winds; perfect Saturday, Friday Forecast: Windy Friday before calm weekend, NM leaders tell NMSU to take action following suit, Chris Ojoh, Lazarus Williams invited to NFL Minicamps, NM States Garrison Smith wins WAC Mens Golf Championships, Chihuahuas suffer 8-4 loss to Bees in series finale, Assistant coaches pacts expire; last player to transfer, Girls inspiring journey leads to Loretto Academy, These were the deadliest national parks of 2022, Brave Books celebrates Small Bookstore Day, La Vina Winery Spring Wine Festival 2023 Ticket Giveaway, Paso Del Norte Mothers Day Staycation Contest, Le Creuset just launched a dreamy new color for spring, Our fitness expert weighs in on this years top spring, New bride dead after alleged DUI driver hits golf, Family mourning bride killed in Folly Beach DUI crash. Nothing was more important than God, family and giving back. 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. Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers community can breathe a sigh of relief. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died on April. He'd be like, 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone,'" Jones said in a postgame interview. The Packers added a special pocket to Aaron Jones' jersey to protect his father's ashes. The family is grappling with grief at the same time they.
He dedicated his life in service of our country and ALWAYS carried the G.
Rest in power pic.twitter.com/whahOG6a11, We lost one of the most selfless, caring, strong, faithful individuals in Mr Alvin Jones Sr. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. I know hes smiling.. There's good news out of Green Bay for running back Aaron Jones. So Im gonna get back to doing what I do best, and thats playing ball.". Courtesy of ABC. @packers #Packers @czabe @OnAirJosh @ericgitter @Showtyme_33 pic.twitter.com/FWMJvj8FoS, 97.3 The Game (@TheGameMKE) September 21, 2021. It was Jones' first game at Lambeau Field since his dad, Alvin Jones Sr., died in April at 56 of COVID-19 complications. 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. Tom Rinaldi shares the story of how Jones plays today with . What happened to Aaron Jones' father? - Sportskeeda Jones, whose father died April 6 from of complications from COVID-19, declined comment on Rodgers' vaccination status. Legal Statement. The running back has recovered the lost necklace that had a pendant filled with his fathers ashes. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died in April from COVID-19 complications. The twins' passion for the game has become their parents' passion. [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. 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. "So I can just drop it in there and not have to worry about it falling out. The necklace was found! Legal Statement. So I'll go look for it, but I know he's happy. Thank you to him, Jones said about his trainer finding the necklace. [10] In the next game, a loss to Texas Tech, he had 144 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. [1], Jones was born in Savannah, Georgia to Vurgess and Alvin Jones Sr., two career non-commissioned officers in the US Army. Alvin Jones, Sr., was a COVID-19 victim. 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In June, the. Alvin Jones Sr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 56. Speaking to media for the first time following his father's death, he made clear how much of an impact he had on his life. The Good Doctor became a father . Earlier this year, @Packers RB Aaron Jones ( @Showtyme_33) lost his father, Alvin Jones Sr., who died of complications from coronavirus. By Ryan Schwartz / May 1 2023, 7:59 PM PDT. You couldn't ask for a better upbringing," Alvin Jr. said. Family support at core of Aaron Jones' success - Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones on Keeping Father's Memory Alive - People [51] In Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers, Jones rushed 13 times for 93 yards and three touchdowns in the 2416 win. "He adds a lot to our team as a player. So I'm proud of him. Now, they were there to watch Aaron play on one of football's most cherished fields. Close from Day 1, their friendship was rooted in sports. 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. Green Bay Packers add pocket to Aaron Jones' jersey to carry father's He played college football at UTEP and was drafted by the Packers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. It meant so much more to me being able to do that with my kids.". We'll be OK.'". Today, with confidence in science & at . During their 2023 tournament run, Jones attended their games. He surpassed 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the third consecutive year in a Week 16 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Packers running back Aaron Jones lost a necklace containing his father's ashes in the end zone. Getty Images For Jones, it was his first game at Lambeau Field since his. That is awesome and that was equally so Jones credited that grounds crew guy Jones 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. After losing a necklace containing his late father's ashes during Monday night's win over the Lions, Jones confirmed that it has been found. Aaron Jones paid the ultimate tribute to his late father during Green Bay's "Monday Night Football" victory over Detroit, putting up 115 total yards and four touchdowns (one rushing, three receiving) in the Packers' 35-17 victory. 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. To understand Aaron, the Packers' well-mannered rookie fifth-round pick, is to understand the foundation his parents put in place the day he and Alvin Jr. were born on Dec. 2, 1994, in Savannah, Ga. Alvin Sr. played football for a year, but gave it up to help put food on the table. To understand Aaron, the Packers' well-mannered rookie fifth-round pick, is to understand the foundation his parents put in place the day he and Alvin Jr. were born on Dec. 2, 1994, in Savannah,. "We talked before the game, after the game. He picked up two jobs after graduating from high school before enlisting in the Army at 19 years old to discover a world outside of Norfolk, Va. That's how he met Vurgess. [73] He bounced back the following week against the Detroit Lions, rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, and added six receptions for 48 yards and three receiving touchdowns. Back in Week 2, Jones played a stellar game against the Detroit Lions while wearing a pendant that contained a portion of his father's ashes. There were so many kids," Alvin Jr. said. He would say, 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone.'". Packers' Aaron Jones follows father's path to becoming 'The real - ESPN 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.