"He was really on my heart," Jones said after the game of his father, Alvin 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. It's why Alvin Sr. retired from active duty in January 2013, one year shy of his 30th year of military service. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Alvin Jr. has watched every Packers game this year, but UTEP's bye week afforded him the opportunity to watch Aaron play in-person for the first time as a professional. [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). The twins' passion for the game has become their parents' passion. Getty Images. Barrett. We had to keep our rooms clean and get good grades. 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. The necklace was recovered Tuesday morning, Jones announced in the Steve Czaban radio show. Jones' father died earlier this year at the age of 56 from complications with COVID-19. Declaring for the NFL Draft was hard for Aaron. The veteran back tied the Lambeau Field record for touchdowns and was the first player to total four scores in a "Monday Night Football" game since Marshall Faulk in 2000. I just feel complete.". 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[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. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Pence on December 18, and received the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine. Ed Rodgers told USA Today on Friday he was "proud" that his son tried to seek out an alternative treatment. 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. "Especially since we couldn't talk to him every day.". He has three of the school's 10 longest rushing plays, including the record 91-yarder from his short junior season. A week later, Jones started his first NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys. I know he's up there watching me," perLily Zhaoof Fox 6. I mean, he's the reason I started playing football. 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. But during the Packers' 35-17 win, their first of the season, Jones. 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. "The rest of my career will be dedicated to my father," Jones said (via PackersNews.com). Jones had said following the game on Monday night that he believed the necklace had come off during his second touchdown. It shows how much they care about us.. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The things hes done for me in my life hes been there every step of the way. At an early age, Alvin Jr. and Aaron shined in practically everything they did. at The two tore up the field together, but college offers trickled in slowly until two moments changed everything. "I'm going to continue to honor him and wear our last names on the back of our jerseys as big and as proud as I can.". View this post on. "We talked before the game, after the game. "I grew up without a father," Alvin Sr. said. 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! : #DETvsGB on ESPN 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. 10:47 am ET. As a child, Jones looked up to Emmitt Smith, Percy Harvin, and Tyrod Taylor. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. [44], In his first two seasons, Jones' averaged 9 touches per game[3] and a league-leading 5.5 yards per carry. 0:00. By clicking Sign Up, you also agree to marketing emails from both Insider and Morning Brew; and you accept Insiders. Aaron Jones offered a misguided and widely mocked response to the question of whether he knew about Rodgers being unvaccinated. "He adds a lot to our team as a player. After running back Aaron Jones briefly lost a pendant containing his late father's ashes during a . About two weeks later, his father, Vidal Garay, died of Covid-19. He accounted for 115 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns three receiving, one rushing in Green Bays 35-17 victory. 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). Anytime we got orders to go somewhere, they had to pick up and go and leave their friends. The Packers earned a 35-17 victory over the Lions, with Jones tallying four touchdowns. [21] In the next game against Houston Baptist, he had 228 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. "He's never . Close from Day 1, their friendship was rooted in sports. Previously, Jones wore his father's ashes in a pendant, which was briefly lost during a game. [55] In Week 17 against the Detroit Lions, Jones rushed 25 times for 100 yards and caught two passes for 43 yards in the 2320 win. Sending my deepest condolences to Aaron Jones on the passing of his father. I'm not sure why people think he misled anybody. 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. I scored and it fell off in the end zone. 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. The two have been around the world together and served as each other's biggest motivators. [12] On November 15, against North Texas, he had 177 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the win. 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 COVID-19 on April 6.

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. Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss. "It was really special," Aaron said. [31], After injuries to Ty Montgomery and Jamaal Williams, Jones came into the Thursday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears in Week 4. Whenever Aaron met someone new, they quickly became acquainted with Alvin Jr., as well. "They all just wanted to be around Aaron, listen to him talk and take pointers.". [46] In Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, Jones rushed 10 times for 19 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers won 2716. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. All nine hats were present during the third day of the NFL Draft. It's required some pinpoint planning on Vurgess' part, but the couple also has made it to all seven of Alvin Jr.'s games at UTEP without a hitch. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. "I think some of the people that are haters, I think if they listen to the show, I think he stated things very eloquently and very directly and succinctly," Ed Rodgers told the paper. When asked what he would've said to his father, Jones replied: "Just go home and tell him: 'I did it, Dad.'" The necklace was found! So I can play with it. Rodgers said hes hopeful he can rejoin the team on Saturday and be available for Sundays game against theSeattle Seahawksand that any further discussion regarding his health will remain between him and his doctors. Afterward, the school's coach told Alvin Sr. his team hadn't allowed a 100-yard rusher in approximately seven years. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday th At least 28 family members have since tested positive, Garay said. Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital. It seems like only yesterday Aaron Jones was a healthy scratch during the Packers' season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. [37] He took over the starting duties in Week 6, though he continued to share carries with Williams and Montgomery. 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'. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. It was Jones' first game at Lambeau Field since his dad, Alvin Jones Sr., died in April at 56 of COVID-19 complications. Thank you to him. [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. It meant separating from Alvin Jr. for the first time and taking his first step into the real world without family by his side. [66], In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams, Jones rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown during the 3218 win. [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. Title 8 in effect since 1940, but how does it work? Jones noted in the spring that he was dedicating the rest of his career to his father. This story has been updated from a previous version. 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'. He also had one lone target, for a 9-yard gain. Packers running back Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram Wednesday afternoon that his father Alvin, Sr. has passed away. The performance meant a lot more to Jones, who dedicated the season to his father, Alvin, who died of COVID-19 complications in April. Alvin Jones Sr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 56. pic.twitter.com/3BmFguBvyS. "I actually have a chain with a football, and his ashes are in it," Jones told Salters. His 4,760 career all-purpose yards and 136.0 per game average are both second all-time and included the school's fourth- and eighth-best seasons. Market data provided by Factset. The 26-year-old was even wearing a necklace that carries some of his father's ashes during the game. Oct 28, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) warms up prior to facing the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. [36] The following week, in a 220 win over the Buffalo Bills, he had 11 rushes for 65 yards and a touchdown. They sacrificed, they had to go live with someone else and things of that nature. The 57-year-old spent his last days in an El Paso hospital. The performance meant a lot more to Jones, who dedicated the season to his father, Alvin, who died of COVID-19 complications in April. Jones is known for wearing wraparound Oakley sunglasses and a sombrero decorated in Packer colors when arriving at a stadium before a game, on the sidelines, and in postgame interviews. Respect was taught at an early age in the Jones household. Having your brothers around you. [11] One week later, against New Mexico State, he had 168 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. In Week 7, against the New Orleans Saints, he had 17 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown. In honor of his late father, Alvin Jones Sr., who died of COVID-19 complications back in April, Jones wore a football-shaped necklace with his father's ashes in it for the Monday night game. Tom Rinaldi shares the story of how Jones plays. 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. He'd be like, 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone,'" Jones said in a postgame interview. 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[2] He and his twin brother Alvin Jr., older brother Xavier, and sister Chelsirae moved around often living in Germany, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and near the Mexican border in the city of El Paso due to their parents' postings. "He's been through a lot and he's a great human being," Rodgers said of Jones. That's how the Jones family works. With his mom arriving Wednesday and twin brother flying in Thursday, Jones couldn't wait to show them around his new home in Green Bay. 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 . [90], Jones was an ambassador of the now bankrupt FTX & received compensation via cryptocurrency. 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. 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. Previously, Jones wore his father's ashes in a pendant, which was briefly lost during a game. The running back has recovered the lost necklace that had a pendant filled with his fathers ashes. "If there was any place to lose it, that's where my dad would have wanted me to lose it," Jones said Monday. The Packers' grounds crew started looking for the necklace after the game. He was out there until 1:45 [a.m. CT]. It meant so much more to me being able to do that with my kids.". Secondly, we try to keep them humble and working hard. pic.twitter.com/zJ7V1m2GsX. We're going to have someone at our games supporting us, even if we're in New York or wherever.". They never pushed any of their kids to play football. "Well, actually, it's probably the first one. I'm like, 'Keep that attitude.'". Jones was arrested and charged with operating with a restricted controlled substance, operating without a valid license, and speeding. There's good news out of Green Bay for running back Aaron Jones. Jones posted a picture with the necklace Tuesday, thanking team trainer Bryan Flea Engel for finding the pendant. Jones noted in the spring that he was dedicating the rest of his career to his father. The Cowboys were our favorite team growing up and he got to do it there in front of everybody, all of our family.". 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. During the second touchdown of the game, Jones lost the necklace. [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. is pure class . 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 full segment. Jones had a close bond with his father, Alvin Sr., who died on April 6, 2021, . I wish I had someone to look for my most valuable possessions when I lose them. In his collegiate debut, against New Mexico, he had 11 carries for 127 yards and two rushing touchdowns. So people often times undermine the sacrifices kids and family members make. Jones had 41 rushing yards on 12 carries but had nine receptions for 129 receiving yards in the 1310 loss.[82]. "It was just crazy watching it on TV," Alvin Jr. said. GREEN BAY The pride is palpable the instant Alvin Jones Sr. answers the phone. [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. Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones says the necklace with his father's ashes has been found after losing it in the end zone Monday night. Aaron Jones lost a chain with father's ashes during 4 TD night, but here's why he's OK with it (UPDATE) . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. He taught me to believe in myself. ", "So, like I said, I'm going to dedicate the rest of my career to him.". : https://t.co/XNWDngej3E pic.twitter.com/dGw25gvuYN. [3][88], Jones had a close bond with his father, Alvin Sr., who died on April 6, 2021, from COVID-19. It's not fair for Jones or anyone on the Packers roster to have. Jones wore a football-shaped necklace containing Alvin's ashes during Monday's game, but lost it during one of his end-zone celebrations. [59] He was ranked 33rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020. During the second touchdown of the game, Jones lost the necklace. "I think that's one of the driving forces for him now. Dr. Martin told the story of a father who barricaded himself and his critically ill child in a hospital room, shouting that Covid was a hoax made up by doctors.

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