[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. Well, I had a great reason my kids.". Updated: May 1, 2023 / 06:59 PM EDT. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Register now! All rights reserved. "The rest of my. [72], In Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints, Jones rushed five times for just nine yards. [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. Packers running back Aaron Jones reveals father's death on - CBS58 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. [1], Jones was born in Savannah, Georgia to Vurgess and Alvin Jones Sr., two career non-commissioned officers in the US Army. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Jones scored four touchdowns during the contest, erasing concerns about the Packers' poor Week 1. "He asked me 'Why?' (WFRV) - Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram account that his father has passed away. All rights reserved. We'll be OK.'". Fox News Flash top headlines are here. That weighed on him for some time, especially as recruiting visits and college crept closer. [3], Jones attended and played college football for the UTEP Miners from 2013 to 2016 under head coach Sean Kugler. All nine hats were present during the third day of the NFL Draft. [15], Jones was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round, 182nd overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft. 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! The twins' passion for the game has become their parents' passion. So Im going to continue to do that. Jones had 41 rushing yards on 12 carries but had nine receptions for 129 receiving yards in the 1310 loss.[82]. He accounted for 115 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns three receiving, one rushing in Green Bays 35-17 victory. [5] His father retired before his senior year and started a marketing company to jump-start the recruiting process for his sons. Aaron Jones, Kenny Clark Sound Off on Aaron Rodgers Criticism The Packers' equipment staff added a pocket to the running back's jersey so that he can hold his father's ashes during games. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox . The full segment ESPN ran a few minutes ago on Alvin Jones Sr., who tragically passed away in April from COVID-19. [78] He returned to limited action in a Week 12 win over the Los Angeles Rams. 2:48. Jones, whose father Alvin Sr. died in March of COVID, said this doesn't affect Rodgers' status as a leader of the team and said he didn't view Rodgers' decision not to get vaccinated as a. [11] One week later, against New Mexico State, he had 168 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. "We always have someone to talk to no matter what or no matter where we go to. He said last week he was allergic to an ingredient in the mRNA vaccines, which is partly why he didn't want to get the jab. El Paso isn't exactly known as a football hotbed. What Aaron Rodgers Should See: Covid Suffering in a Wisconsin E.R. That, first and foremost, is the blessing from the man upstairs. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports). Aaron Jones motivated to carry on his father's legacy "If there was any place to lose it, that's where my dad would have wanted me to lose it," Jones said Monday. . "So, some nights I'm there with them on their couch and different things like that. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Packers' Aaron Jones Dedicating 'The Rest of My Career' to Late Father He also had one lone target, for a 9-yard gain. Packers' Aaron Jones follows father's path to becoming 'The real - ESPN El Paso County postpones migrant emergency declaration, Abbott to Lightfoot: Tell Biden to secure the border, Migrants still coming despite threat of Title 8 removals, Sons of El Chapo charged with smuggling cheap fentanyl, Laredo mayor declares migrant state of emergency, Border chief warns against teens driving for cartels, Exhibit celebrates 200 years of U.S.-Mexico relations, New videos shed light on fire that killed 40 in Juarez. "He's been through a lot and he's a great human being," Rodgers said of Jones. or redistributed. 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. "I actually set my military retirement up so I would be out of the Army at the start of their senior year (of high school)," said Alvin Sr. earlier this week. It shows how much they care about us.. He played college football at UTEP and was drafted by the Packers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He surpassed 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the third consecutive year in a Week 16 victory over the Cleveland Browns. We're going to have someone at our games supporting us, even if we're in New York or wherever.". Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Necklace With Ashes of Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones' Father Found On weekends, Alvin Sr.'s brother and sister-in-law would take them. '", Aaron Jones is the most lovable player in Packers history pic.twitter.com/ytuSBYzEqp. [89] Jones Sr. was cremated following his death, with the ashes put into a chain for Aaron. 10, if hes there, Aaron Rodgers has quickly embraced the New York sports scene. They never pushed any of their kids to play football. ", "Who was Aaron Jones' father, as Packers star loses necklace during Lions game? Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones was the MVP during the team's 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW)- April 7th will be a day Aaron Jones will never forget. During the game, Jones played a career-high 75 snaps[54] and surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career. In the game, he had 13 carries for 49 yards and his first career rushing touchdown in the 3514 victory. 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. [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. "It was really special," Aaron said. "Well, actually, it's probably the first one. We played at a high level." Today, with confidence in science & at . "It was just crazy watching it on TV," Alvin Jr. said. Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones had a tough 2021, losing his father to the virus that has killed millions around the world. NFL: Aaron Jones recovers necklace containing father's ashes Overall, he finished with 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 23 rushes[54] as the Packers won 2310. Jones, who lost his father in April at the age of 56 due to complications from COVID-19, . The running back has recovered the lost necklace that had a pendant filled with his father's ashes. Rodgers also had a message for those either for or against his decision not to get vaccinated: "Im an athlete. "He'd be happy. Funeral services held for father of El Paso NFL star Aaron Jones While some may have been surprised to see Aaron bust out a 46-yard touchdown run on the Packers' opening drive on his way to a 131-yard performance, Alvin Sr. called it before the coin toss. Nothing was more important than God, family and giving back. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. One of the Packers trainers found it well after the game had ended. Eagle-eyed observers may have seen him show it off during his second score of the day; shortly after catching a 1-yard touchdown from Aaron Rodgers, the running back took it out from under his jersey: That's TDs for @Showtyme_33! This spring, Le Creuset has introduced an exciting new shade thats already selling fast: shallot, a soft lavender with pink and slight gray undertones. "Aaron's agent was there and I told him, 'Aaron is going to have a big game today,'" Alvin Sr. recalled. 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[12] On November 15, against North Texas, he had 177 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the win. "He was really on my heart," Jones said after the game of his father, Alvin Jones. Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones plans end-zone tribute to late father