0:00 0:21 Alvin Jones Sr., the father of former UTEP football stars Aaron and Alvin Jones Jr., died at age 57, according to a post on Aaron Jones' Instagram account. There are few perfect days in life. 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 calls reporters sir and maam. Both his parents were in the military and raised him on a foundation of respect. Monday was a game made for Jones, and he came through. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died in April from COVID-19 complications. 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 . The things hes done for me in my life hes been there every step of the way. Access Your Home's Equity Before It's Too Late! The latest Packers news straight to your inbox! Jones scored four touchdowns, three on catches from Rodgers, as the Packers got a much-needed 35-17 win on Monday night. He never missed a home or away game during their collegiate careers at the University of Texas-El Paso and kept up the tradition when Jones joined the Packers, often captured on national TV broadcasts celebrating his sons big plays or touchdowns. "So I know he's smiling.". Updated: April 7, 2021 1:51 PM. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Green Bay Packers running back came out for Monday night's home opener against the Detroit Lions wearing a necklace that contained Alvin Jones Sr.'s ashes in a football-shaped medallion. The 57-year-old spent his last days in an El Paso hospital. 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 selfish decision. Eventually things opened up for Rodgers, who had a 145.6 passer rating, and the offense got going. So Jones played with a necklace with a football-shaped medallion that contained his dad's ashes inside. Alvin Jones, Sr., Aaron's father, died earlier this year, April 6. I believe thats HIPAA. The Lions fell apart after keeping the Monday night TV audience interested into the second half. More: El Pasoan Aaron Jones adds pocket on jersey to secure father's ashes during NFL games. The 26-year-old is back on the field doing what his father loved watching him do. Hes everything to me, said Jones. "That's why I think this [Eterneva] diamond, it'll be even closer to me. To me, that was amazing.". NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. "They take hair or ashes, and they turn it into diamonds. Opinion: Aaron Rodgers isn't a victim of 'woke mob.' (WFRV) Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram account that his father has passed away. But they needed to figure those things out without being 0-2 to start the season. The cause of death is . Aaron said during a Nov. 5 appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he was allergic to an ingredient in the mRNA vaccines (which include Pfizer and Moderna). Here's everything we know, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', Everything you need to know about Geno Smith's contract negotiations. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Report: Prosecution Says Ruggs Was Driving 156MPH Before Crash, Browns' Mayfield Open to Working Things Out With OBJ. 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. NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport said Rodgers was not vaccinated. The Packers won 24-10. He has the best seat in the house.. "To me, that's like the MVP award for the NFL off-the-field. That forced the Packers to be patient. 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During the Monday night broadcast, ESPN's Lisa Salters said Aaron Jones dedicated this season to his father, Alvin. READ NEXT: Jordan Love Shows Off Progress in Viral Workout Video, Father of Packers Star Dies Suddenly at 57, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. "He's everything to me," said Jones. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The Jones brothers have been open through the years about how special their relationship with their father is, with Aaron even penning a column about Alvin Sr. for The Players Tribune on Fathers Day 2020. Dont Borrow From the Bank Borrow From Yourself, 3 Smart Ways To Help You Find Cash In Your Home, Packers got a much-needed 35-17 win on Monday night. The running back is leaning on his teammates, but there is one thing he is keeping to himself. In June, the Player's Tribune ran the following homage written by Aaron Jones about his father: Said Jones, who has led the Packers in rushing in each of the past three years. Keough's father Danny met Lisa Marie while playing in her band. Thats what this game is all about is having your brothers all around you.. The defense couldn't get the stops it needed. USA TODAY Aaron Rodgers' father said Thursday that he is proud of the stance his son has taken on COVID-19 vaccines, despite the widespread criticism it has drawn. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Aaron Rodgers isn't a victim of 'woke mob.' He was out there until 1:45 [a.m. CT]. "There's guys across the league who are not vaccinated and. The star quarterback has tested. Aaron Jones spoke from the heart about the passing of his father, Alvin Jones Sr., today in Green Bay. Although his season come to an abrupt and surprising ending on Jan. 22 after the Packers lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional playoff game, Jones is glad that his dad didn't have to miss it. He aimed to attend every one of Jones' games, offering words of encouragement from the sidelines. 33 after his sons 67-yard TD, though. '", Packers' Jones recovers chain with dad's ashes, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? According to a report by Ron Demovsky of ESPN, the Packers' equipment staff have modified Aaron Jones' jersey to include a pocket on the left side that he can place the pendant containing his. The 57-year-old spent his last days in an El Paso hospital. The Packers running back recently dedicated the rest of his career to Alvin Jones Sr., who passed away during the offseason due to complications with COVID-19. Its HIPAA not HIPPA and Aaron Jones is not a healthcare provider or a Heath Plan so he cant be violating HIPAA privacy laws but you know thats HIPAA. According to a Fox Sports: NFL package from last December, Jones Sr. spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a Command Sergeant Major. It was a scary moment for Jones, and he's thankful to the Packers for coming up with a way to make sure that it never happens again. I have a locker room full of brothers here who are making sure that Im OK, said Jones. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. He thinks it came off during his second-quarter touchdown catch -- the second of three receiving touchdowns to go along with a rushing score. And the truth for me is that Ive had a bigger man to look up to all my life, setting the example, leading the way. "So, before my final nail gets put in my cancel culture casket, I think I would like to set the record straight on so many of the blatant lies that are out there about myself. But Jones was the one who kept the offense going as Green Bay stayed in the game. Join the Heavy on Packers newsletter here! "[He] found it, so we're perfect," Jones said. He taught me to keep God first that with God, anything is possible. Alvin Jones Sr. had to flaunt No. Packers running back Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram Wednesday afternoon that his father Alvin, Sr. has passed away. EL PASO, Texas -- Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones. El Pasoan Aaron Jones adds pocket on jersey to secure father's ashes during NFL games, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency, The most memorable pre-NFL draft workouts ever: Coaches, scouts, execs make their picks, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader. Thought this was the best video from last night. It's something we have talked about, so just to be even nominated for [the Walter Payton] was an honor. "I thought it would be a great way to honor my father," Jones tells PEOPLE. He'd be happy, and say, 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone.'". Im still going to go there and have my moment with him, said Jones. Your login session has expired. Also Check Out: Complete NFL Week 3 TV Schedule, Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. "He's never . Probably after his second touchdown. 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The league did not grant him the exemption and he continued as an unvaccinated player. Hes never missed a game. A cause of death was not indicated in either of the brothers posts. Im still gonna have my moment with him, said Jones. For instance, heres a shot of Alvin Sr. celebrating and showing off his sons Packers jersey to nearby fans in Arrowhead Stadium during a 2019 Sunday Night Football broadcast. Quite the opposite, as he said in the same post-game interview: In a Tuesday morning interview for 97.3 The Game, Jones had excellent and happy news about the situation when questioned about the necklace. There was a thorough search for the pendant after the game, but it wasn't until Tuesday morning that Jones confirmed to "The Steve Czaban Show" on 97.3 The Game in Milwaukee that a team athletic trainer had found it. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW)- April 7th will be a day Aaron Jones will never forget. Would love your thoughts, please comment. I can play with it on if I wanted to, things like that, and not have to worry about it falling out or anything like that. He also decided against getting the. He's dangerously, and willfully, misinformed. Packers running back Aaron Jones lost a necklace containing his father's ashes in the end zone. Aaron Jones is currently at Packers OTA's in Green Bay and met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. There will be games in which the Packers throw it a ton, and Rodgers and Adams combine for a ton of yards. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Aaron Jones had a monstrous Monday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions. The RB knew there was no replacing his father in the stands, but he still wanted to feel his biggest supporter and teacher close to him. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The 57-year-old spent his final. Alvin Jones, Sr., was a COVID-19 victim. On Monday, there were 15 family members in the stands, including Jones' mother and his brother, Alvin Jr. (a linebacker who spent time with the Packers during the offseason on an extended tryout). Then he made a few big plays in the red zone to get the Packers on the board. "I'll go look for it," Jones said on ESPN after the game. View this post on. Sept. 21 (UPI) --Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones lost a necklace containing his father's ashes while scoring a touchdown at Lambeau Field and said the precious item was found the next . He also requested a vaccine exemption from the NFL after he had homeopathic treatment from his personal doctor to raise his antibody levels, according to NFL Network. Jones' father . He showed me how a mans supposed to be a man. On Sunday night, Packers trainer Bryan "Flea" Engel found it in a search that lasted until 2 a.m. With the help of Packers athletic trainer Bryan Engel and other staffers, the pendant was ultimately recovered. The Green Bay Packers running back scored four times and propelled his team to a massive 35-17 win. Its something I left with my dad, said Jones. 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. Jones is not Rodgers's physician or a member of his health care provider, so there would be no HIPAA violation even ifhe were to disclose Rodgers's vaccination status. Sep 22, 2021, 8:34 AM. By the letter of the law in the NFL, that does not equal . "I'm used to turning around and seeing my dad in the stands and just smiling to know everything is OK," Aaron Jones said. Jones is the son of two retired U.S. Army sergeant majors. The Serbian player has not publicly disclosed whether he is vaccinated, but Australian Border Force officials rejected the medical exemption he provided upon arriving in the country, which. A post shared by Aaron Jones (@showtyme_33). The father of Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and his twin brother, Alvin Jr., Jones left a legacy of kindness and community service in the Sun City that carries on with his children. Green Bay Packers Packers running back Aaron Jones was asked about quarterback Aaron Rodgers's vaccination status but refused to answer on Wednesday. (AP. In his postgame interview, Jones said the necklace still hadn't been found. Jones had a great night when the Green Bay Packers needed it most. Aaron added to those feelings about his father on Tuesday, making it clear how close he was with Alvin Sr., and how much they meant to each other. For the second time in his career, Aaron Jones deflection ona personal question about Aaron Rodgers has gone viral on Twitter. For the first time since his passing, Jones opened up about the loss of his father and got emotional describing the man that meant so much to his family, as well as the city of El Paso. And now, thanks to grief wellness brand Eterneva, he'll be using the ashes to create a new special piece of jewelry that will also be game-ready. Packers running back Aaron Jones was asked about quarterback Aaron Rodgers's vaccination status but refused to answer on Wednesday. Copyright 2021 WSAW. With the Detroit Lions playing two safeties deep most of the game to take away Aaron Rodgers' passing game to Davante Adams, the Packers decided that they'd run with Jones until the Lions stopped him. Jones always made a point to find his father in the stands before the game. Unquestionably, the Packers' RB is having one of those today. Alvin Sr. was a great man, and a great father, and Aaron shows how strong their relationship was here. Aaron Jones' father victim of COVID-19 Alvin Jones, Sr., Aaron's father, died earlier this year, April 6. "I don't think it's a selfish decision," Jones said after earlier declining to say if he knew whether Rodgers had been vaccinated. Alvin Jones died due to complications from COVID-19 in April. : Packers pic.twitter.com/6bZMx9FJb8, The rest of my career is dedicated to my father, Jones said. A post shared by Aaron Jones (@showtyme_33). The Packers were awful in Week 1 and not much better to start Week 2. Ed Rodgers told USA. 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Now that Alvin is back home, Aaron said his teammates have been the ones picking him up. I know hes up there watching me and itll be special.. Riley Keough as Daisy Jones. The Lions got a couple early Jared Goff touchdowns, including a brilliant pass-and-catch to T.J. Hockenson in the back corner of the end zone, to take a 14-7 lead. Along the way to his four-touchdown game in the Packers' 35-17 victory, Jones lost the necklace. ", "I'm not an anti-vaxx, flat-earther.. Heart torn into a million pieces Im so proud of you I love You Dad I promise Ill always protect and take care of our Queen and the rest Family youve raise me and have been preparing vino and I for 26 years ! Alvin Sr. was a 29-year military veteran who retired from active duty in 2013 to spend more time with his kids and help support Aaron and Alvin Jr.s passion for football. Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers kneels in the end zone before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. by Ken Kosirowski. So that's one of the things that excited me more about this. During Green Bay Packers media availability Tuesday, the Burges and UTEP alum Jones was asked about the Green Bay quarterback Rodgers recent positive COVID-19 test and the revelation that he was not vaccinated after previously saying he was immunized., Jones batted the question away: Thats not for me to say. In his first game at Lambeau Field. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Jones had something special planned for his first game at Lambeau Field since his father's death in April. He has his necklace back, he helped the Packers win their first game of the season, and he put the following numbers on the game: With 41.50 points (NFL), Jones undoubtedly also drove many Fantasy teams to victory. Please logout and login again. It shows how much they care about us. Ed. I know hes still gonna be there. He earned it, and it is well-deserved. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Thats what this game is about just having your brothers around you.. Jones is thankful he's found a way to keep his father close by in more ways than one ("It doesn't always have to be seen, but it's right there close to your hear," he says), and Adelle Archer, co-founder and CEO of Eterenva, feels the same. The Lions copied what the New Orleans Saints did in Week 1 and played their safeties in a deep zone. He was at every game, and before the game, I would go to a certain spot where he was sitting. That has been one way to slow down Rodgers, and it worked great in Week 1. Jones recently signed an extension to stay in Green Bay. What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? After leaving college early for the NFL draft Jones ended up fulfilling a promise he made to his parents and graduated college. That made the score 35-17 and removed all doubt about the outcome. EL PASO, TEXAS (KTSM) Beloved El Paso figure Alvin Jones Sr. passed away after a battle with COVID-19 at the beginning of April. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Jones wore a football-shaped necklace. Packers RB Aaron Jones became the first player to record four touchdowns on Monday Night Football since Marshall Faulk did it against the Buccaneers in 2000. Not everything went according to Jones' plans, though. "So when I was seeing them, I was good. Alvin Jones Sr., who was the father of Aaron, died from COVID complications on April 6, according to the El Paso Times. Jones piece entitledTwo Fathers was published last July about two months after his son, Aaron Jones Jr., was born and during the summerlong protests against systemic racism and police brutality that followed in the wake of George Floyds death. He would often times accompany his father to physicaltraining sessions and volunteered at many youth military events and received multiple awards. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Jones will continue his journey of finding the end zone because thats his sanctuary. Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and NFL linebacker Alvin Jones Jr., died Tuesday at the age of 57, according to Instagram posts from both of the. The Packers' equipment staff added a pocket to the running back's jersey so that he can hold his father's ashes during games. Aaron Jones is the most lovable player in Packers history. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died on April 6, 2021, of complications from COVID-19. Jones spoke beautifully for over four minutes about his father, adding that there are goals for his career only he and his father have discussed. Hes the reason I started playing football and the reason that kept me going so many times when I was a kid and wanted to give up.. (WFRV) - Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram account that his father has passed away. The Green Bay Packers running back came out for Monday night's home opener against the Detroit Lions wearing a necklace that contained Alvin Jones Sr.'s ashes in a small football-shaped medallion. Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and NFL linebacker Alvin Jones Jr., died Tuesday at the age of 57, according to Instagram posts from both of the Jones twins. 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 . "A lot of people who really know me, they know that I wear a pendant with my father's ashes," he explains. They pounded Jones in the run game, and he kept the chains moving. All Rights Reserved. Alvin Jones Sr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 56. He has been following the COVID-19 protocols for those who are unvaccinated." ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports "The NFL has considered Rodgers as unvaccinated since the start of the season, sources.
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