MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram account that his father has died on Wednesday, April 7.There hasn't been an official announcement yet . [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. Aaron Jones recovered pendant with father's ashes No matter how much success you have, there's always something you can improve so continue to work hard, stay humble and good things will always happen for you. All the Celebrities Who Have Received the COVID-19 Vaccine - Vulture What happened to Aaron Jones' father? - Sportskeeda NEW YORK (AP) Yankees captain Aaron Judge went on the injured list because of a strained right hip, joining Giancarlo Stanton, Harrison Bader and third . "They all just wanted to be around Aaron, listen to him talk and take pointers.". UPDATE: Aaron Jones finds necklace with father's ashes after losing it 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. I just feel complete.". 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The Packers running back was wearing the small football-shaped medallion during Green Bay's home opener against the Detroit Lions as a way to honor his dad, who died in April from COVID-19 complications. [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. Having your brothers around you. Aaron Jones hit the Lambeau Leap pic.twitter.com/y4F33AlvdG, MORE: Peyton Manning jokes about bugged conversations on 'MNF': 'Like the Patriots used to do'. 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! Jones and the Packers were able to earn their first win of the season in Week 2 and will now prepare for a Week 3 matchup with the 49ers in San Francisco. I know hes smiling.. That, first and foremost, is the blessing from the man upstairs. pic.twitter.com/izI1aMyZkA, Colin Deaver (@ColinDeaverTV) September 21, 2021. Learn how your comment data is processed. This story has been updated from a previous version. Aaron Jones celebrates a first-half touchdown. GREEN BAY, Wi. Ed Rodgers told USA Today on Friday he was "proud" that his son tried to seek out an alternative treatment. 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Packers' Aaron Jones makes giving a priority beyond football Packers - Lions: Aaron Jones lost chain with father's ashes on TD [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. The fines for violating the protocols were agreed upon by the NFL and NFL Players Association. The Cowboys were our favorite team growing up and he got to do it there in front of everybody, all of our family.". I scored and it fell off in the end zone. Nancy Pelosi. Alvin Jones, Sr., Aaron's father, died earlier this year, April 6. "When they thought of the idea and actually showed me, I was like, 'Wow, this is pretty awesome.'". Fortunately for Jones, he confirmed on Tuesday morning that the necklace was found. But during the Packers' 35-17 win, their first of the season, Jones. [52] In Week 14 against the Washington Redskins, Jones rushed 16 times for 134 yards and a touchdown in the 2015 win. After the game, Alvin Jr. told Aaron "you look like you belong out there" before adding in a joking manner that he appeared a "little slow" on the 46-yard touchdown run. It shows how much they care about us.. Family support at core of Aaron Jones' success - Green Bay Packers Back at UTEP, Alvin Jr. watched the game with teammates between meetings and weightlifting. We played well. [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). 0:20 Alvin Jones Sr., the father of former UTEP football stars Aaron and Alvin Jones, died April 6 from complications from COVID-19, the family confirmed Monday. A week later, Jones started his first NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys. Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones was the MVP during the team's 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night. Previously, Jones wore his father's ashes in a pendant, which was briefly lost during a game. More than 1,200 kids turned out for the event at UTEP Stadium. He also had one lone target, for a 9-yard gain. Declaring for the NFL Draft was hard for Aaron. Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling out due to COVID or injury, Jones was the primary target of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, catching a team-high seven passes for 51 yards as the Packers won 24-21. . The cause of death is unknown. [63] In Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers, Jones recorded 158 yards from scrimmage and a rushing touchdown during the 2416 win. Register now! [17] On the year, he finished with 209 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 106 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown. [91], On November 20, 2017, Jones was cited for a traffic stop, an incident that occurred on October 1. "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. It was one of several lengthy trips overseas each parent made during Alvin Jr. and Aaron's childhood, with the longest being simultaneous deployment to Iraq in 2003. ", He added: "I'm thankful for all those guys in the locker room to the upstairs management who've made sure that I'm OK and continue to check on me.". "I wear it mostly at all time. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. With his father's cremains as a memento, Jones has run the ball 41 times so far this season, picking up 158 yards and scoring two rushing touchdowns while also averaging 3.9 yards per carry.. "I never knew what it was like to go outside and toss the ball around with your dad or those type of things. Thankfully, Jones recovered the necklace Tuesday. The Packers added a special pocket to Aaron Jones' jersey to protect his father's ashes. [56] In his 285 touches in the 2019 season, Jones finished with totals of 1,084 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns to go along with 49 receptions for 474 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. He said "people should have a voice on what they do with their body.". Aaron Jones' father passes away | WFRV Local 5 - WEAREGREENBAY 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. . [79][80] Jones finished the 2021 season with 171 carries for 799 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 52 receptions for 391 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. [48][49] During Sunday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, Jones finished with 13 carries for 67 rushing yards, seven catches for 159 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns as the Packers won 3124. 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