Aaron Jones is currently at Packers OTA's in Green Bay and met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. So, that's what this game is all about. In his postgame interview, Jones said the necklace still hadn't been found. After running back Aaron Jones briefly lost a pendant containing his late father's ashes during a . He accounted for 115 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns three receiving, one rushing in Green Bays 35-17 victory. Alvin Sr. was deployed to Egypt for a year around the same time Vurgess moved the family to Texas. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Now, they were there to watch Aaron play on one of football's most cherished fields. [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. Jones had also purchased an equity stake in the exchange which he is unlikely to recoup. That was about it. "I don't know. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Alvin Jones, Sr., was a COVID-19 victim. He was the star of Green Bay's 35-17 win, scoring four total touchdowns during the game the first home game since his father, Alvin Jones, Sr., passed away due to COVID-19. He taught me to keep God first that with God, anything is possible. [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 running back said he wore the necklace Monday night as a tribute to his father, Alvin Jones Sr., who died at age 56 from COVID-19 complications. As the fifth round moved along, the phone lines started to light up. Ed Rodgers, the estranged father of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, is speaking out following his son's comments about the COVID-19 vaccines. He played college football at UTEP and was drafted by the Packers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Our thing is 31 teams passed on him, each one of them passed on him five times. He said "people should have a voice on what they do with their body.". "He put a pocket right on the left side," Jones said in early October per ESPN, after the jersey adjustment was made. It was just great.". I'm like, 'Keep that attitude.'". "Just the whole time I've been experiencing this and dealing with this, they've been there for me from the funeral to this.". "But I know he's happy. So people often times undermine the sacrifices kids and family members make. Having your brothers around you. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Looking for something special to get your mom for Mothers Day? "We always have someone to talk to no matter what or no matter where we go to. He also had one lone target, for a 9-yard gain. Secondly, we try to keep them humble and working hard. "He adds a lot to our team as a player. 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. [12] On November 15, against North Texas, he had 177 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the win. "I think he tried to probably treat himself naturally, like a lot of folks do. at Jones also showed the chain when he made a Lambeau Leap after a first-half score. By Ryan Schwartz / May 1 2023, 7:59 PM PDT. It meant separating from Alvin Jr. for the first time and taking his first step into the real world without family by his side. [36] The following week, in a 220 win over the Buffalo Bills, he had 11 rushes for 65 yards and a touchdown. 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In his collegiate debut, against New Mexico, he had 11 carries for 127 yards and two rushing touchdowns. 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. So the family trotted around the globe with stops in Georgia, Germany, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and finally El Paso in 2007, when Vurgess was accepted into the U.S. [34], On July 3, 2018, Jones was suspended the first two games of the 2018 season for violating the NFL's Substance Abuse policy. [46] In Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, Jones rushed 10 times for 19 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers won 2716. Jones, who lost his father in April at the age of 56 due to complications from COVID-19, . The Packers earned a 35-17 victory over the Lions, with Jones tallying four touchdowns. 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 . [15], Jones was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round, 182nd overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft. As a junior, Jones played in only two games due to suffering an ankle injury early in the season. Alvin Jones Sr., who was the father of Aaron, died from COVID complications on April 6, according to the El Paso Times. Whenever Aaron met someone new, they quickly became acquainted with Alvin Jr., as well. Aaron Jones offered a misguided and widely mocked response to the question of whether he knew about Rodgers being unvaccinated. On weekends, Alvin Sr.'s brother and sister-in-law would take them. If there was any place to lose it, thats where my dad would have wanted me to lose it, Jones said in a press conference. Oscar Smith defensive lineman Caleb Jones, right, has played with a heavy heart this season after losing his father, Darrell Sr., left, to COVID-19 in August, but he's also dominated.. It ended permanently last month when Alvin Jones Sr. died from complications related to COVID-19, according to the family. "My dad's always taught me as a man, it's how you respond to adversity, how you respond is what makes a man really," Jones said. Packers Experiences powered by QuintEvents. It was a glorious moment for the family, but Aaron kept his emotions in check. Still, he knew what had to be done. Alvin Sr. and Vurgess have been there for all of it. And there's a lot of great natural things out there, which help mitigate the virus. ", "It just shows how special our staff is, and our support staff here with the Packers in Green Bay from the training staff to our equipment staff to [the] coaching staff to GM," Jones told Schefter. The twins' passion for the game has become their parents' passion. I mean, he's the reason I started playing football. Everything has happened so fast. At least 28 family members have since tested positive, Garay said. 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He had been hospitalized in the days prior to his death. Earlier this year, @Packers RB Aaron Jones ( @Showtyme_33) lost his father, Alvin Jones Sr., who died of complications from coronavirus. Respect was taught at an early age in the Jones household. He holds the record for most rushing yards in a career (4,114), season (1,773; also fifth his second year), and career yards per game (117.5) including the 2nd- and 6th-best seasons in school history (147.8 in 2016; 110.1 in 2014). As a senior, Jones played in 12 games. 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. [18] 91 of those came on the longest rushing play in school history against Texas Tech. 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. While commitment, responsibility and even war separated them at times, they are always there for one another. Stay up to date with what you want to know. For local and breaking news, sports, weather alerts, video and more, download the FREE KTSM 9 News App from theApple App Storeor theGoogle Play Store. Jones met with nine teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. [86] He also pays tribute to El Paso in his signature touchdown celebration, in which he holds up nine, one, and five fingers in quick succession before flexing his bicep (El Paso is covered by area code 915). @packers #Packers @czabe @OnAirJosh @ericgitter @Showtyme_33 pic.twitter.com/FWMJvj8FoS, 97.3 The Game (@TheGameMKE) September 21, 2021. "I wear it mostly at all time. "So, some nights I'm there with them on their couch and different things like that. The full segment. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW)- April 7th will be a day Aaron Jones will never forget. [47] During Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys, Jones finished with 107 rushing yards, 75 receiving yards, and four touchdowns as the Packers won 3424, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week. The day the incident occurred, Jones was speeding at 79 MPH at a 55 MPH speed limit, and had possession of marijuana. "It was crazy. (Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports). "What I've told Aaron and Alvin, this is a reward for all the hard work that you guys have put in," Alvin Sr. said. The necklace was found! "Well, actually, it's probably the first one. There's good news out of Green Bay for running back Aaron Jones. [91], On November 20, 2017, Jones was cited for a traffic stop, an incident that occurred on October 1. This spring, Le Creuset has introduced an exciting new shade thats already selling fast: shallot, a soft lavender with pink and slight gray undertones. [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. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died earlier this year at the age of 56 from complications with COVID-19. The Packers were also made aware thatfutureviolationscould result in more discipline, including a possible change of draft position or loss of draft picks. The full segment ESPN ran a few minutes ago on Alvin Jones Sr., who tragically passed away in April from COVID-19. [15] In his second game of the season, Jones had 123 rushing yards on 18 carries in a loss against the Texas Longhorns with the Miners' lone touchdown of the game coming from a 51-yard run by Jones. "They all just wanted to be around Aaron, listen to him talk and take pointers.". 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. "He showed me how a mans supposed to be a man.". He'd be happy, and say, 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone.'". 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. 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. Jones' father died earlier this year at the age of 56 from complications with COVID-19. "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. Alvin Jones Sr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 56. Nothing was more important than God, family and giving back. "The rest of my career will be dedicated to my father," Jones said (via PackersNews.com). I was teasing him at training camp when he missed a few days in a row -- just different when you see the film and No. "Aaron's agent was there and I told him, 'Aaron is going to have a big game today,'" Alvin Sr. recalled. El Paso isn't exactly known as a football hotbed. It became an easy way to make friends in new places. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Register now! Legal Statement. The fines for violating the protocols were agreed upon by the NFL and NFL Players Association. The Monday night game was the first Jones played without his father in the sidelines watching him. The two have been around the world together and served as each other's biggest motivators. 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. Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL's COVID-19 protocol, leaving the NFL's hottest team without the reigning MVP. As soon as it was confirmed Alvin Jr. was coming to the game, their father knew what was coming. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The running back also mentioned how his Packers teammates, in addition to the organization, are looking out for him. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. "He was out there until like 1:45 [a.m. CT] It shows how much they care about us. "I've never had a bobblehead made of me before," said Aaron with a smile. [38] On November 11, he had 15 carries for a career-high 145 yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 3112 Week 10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The Packers' equipment staff added a pocket to the running back's jersey so that he can hold his father's ashes during games. 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. Fortunately for Jones, he confirmed on Tuesday morning that the necklace was found. The retired Army Command Sergeant Major speaks in a modest, humble tone, though the excitement in his voice spikes each time the conversation pivots to family. "I actually have a chain with a football, and his ashes are in it," Jones told Salters. But the Pro Bowl running back added he wouldn't consider it selfish if a . Updated: May 1, 2023 / 06:59 PM EDT. "He asked me 'Why?' 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'. The necklace was found! 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 April, the Packers signed the impending free agent to a four-year, $48 million contract. Then he lost the necklace during the Packers' 35-17 win over the . ", "I think it's something I'll continue to do, just keep my dad with me everywhere I go," Jones said. 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. "That's what made me say, 'OK, they've sacrificed when my wife and I had to go to war.' 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 . Anytime we got orders to go somewhere, they had to pick up and go and leave their friends. GREEN BAY The pride is palpable the instant Alvin Jones Sr. answers the phone. "He'd be happy. We'll be OK.'". 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. All rights reserved, losing a necklace containing his late father's ashes, Met Gala 2023: Start Time, Theme, Guests & Everything Else to Know, Construction May Make Getting to JFK Airport a Nightmare for 3 Years: What to Know, 20 Students Injured in Long Island School Bus Crash With Pickup Truck. By Week 9, he had enough rushes to qualify for the NFL leaderboards and took over the top spot in yards-per-rush at 6.02. Aaron LaRae Jones (born December 2 . [41] He suffered a knee injury in Week 15 and was placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2018. 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. The. 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. 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. EL PASO, Texas -- Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died on April. "I'll go look for it," Jones said on ESPN after the game. ", "So, like I said, I'm going to dedicate the rest of my career to him.". [37] He took over the starting duties in Week 6, though he continued to share carries with Williams and Montgomery. The locket holding his father's ashes is still around his neck. [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. 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. I looked at it and said it's time for me to sacrifice for them.". Ed. In Week 7, against the New Orleans Saints, he had 17 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown. The Packers added a special pocket to Aaron Jones' jersey to protect his father's ashes. But the necklace came off on a second-quarter TD, and was lost in the end zone until after the game. His 240 career points scored is 4th all-time, and 2nd among non-kickers. During the second touchdown of the game, Jones lost the necklace. LOG IN "We never wanted for anything. 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. 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. [4] He had a three-star composite rating from 247Sports.com. Jones amassed 1,459 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns for the 2020 Packers. "The rest of my. 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. During his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday afternoon, Aaron Rodgers addressed the fallout from his latest interview after testing positive for COVID-19, saying he takes "responsibility" for misleading fans and teammates with claims that he was immunized. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Learn how your comment data is processed. While the Miners already had a scholarship on the table for Aaron, one of Kugler's first moves was to extend offers to both. [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. [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. The running back has recovered the lost necklace that had a pendant filled with his fathers ashes. I'm not sure why people think he misled anybody. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. A week later, Jones started his first NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys. [3][88], Jones had a close bond with his father, Alvin Sr., who died on April 6, 2021, from COVID-19. Packers' Aaron Jones loses chain containing father's ashes at Lambeau Field during 4-touchdown performance, Aaron Rodgers passes John Elway on all-time NFL passing list during 'MNF', Peyton Manning jokes about bugged conversations on 'MNF': 'Like the Patriots used to do'. [77], In Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks, Jones went down with an MCL sprain. pic.twitter.com/zJ7V1m2GsX. He is second all-time with 33 rushing touchdowns, including the school's 3rd- and 7th-best seasons (17 in 2016; 11 in 2014). [31], After injuries to Ty Montgomery and Jamaal Williams, Jones came into the Thursday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears in Week 4. I just got off the phone with the Jones family. ", Its almost 2 a.m. and someone (I think its head trainer Bryan Engel, but my eyes arent great right now) just came back out to look for the necklace holding Aaron Jones fathers ashes that he lost on his second TD catch in that part of the end zone.
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