Cause of death of Super Bowl champion Jacoby Jones revealed
Jacoby Jones‘ The cause of death is known… TMZ Sports has learned that the Super Bowl champion has died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
The medical examiner released details of the shocking death on Tuesday, saying the 40-year-old died of heart disease caused by long-term high blood pressure.
The manner of death was listed as natural.
Like us Previously reportedJones was found dead in his New Orleans home on July 14 … and his family, friends and former NFL teammates were left heartbroken over the sudden loss.
“My brother, you will be truly missed,” Hall of Famer Ray Lewis said shortly after the death of his Ravens teammate.
“They can’t handle the memories and the hard work you put in on and off the football field. You always gave back and were always a pillar in the community, a Raven for life. I love you JJ”
Jones – a former Lane College receiver – was a third-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft and played five seasons with the Houston Texans.
The 6-foot-1 athlete went on to play for the Ravens and win Super Bowl XLVII. He also had brief stints with the Chargers and Steelers.
REST IN PEACE.
