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Arthur Jones

Arthur Willis Jones III was an American professional football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2010 to 2017.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Arthur Jones was an American professional football defensive lineman who played in the NFL from 2010 to 2017. He won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens and died in 2025 at age 39.

What it is

Arthur Willis Jones III was a defensive lineman and defensive tackle. He played college football at Syracuse University and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Jones also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins before retiring after the 2017 season.

Key details

Jones was born in Rochester, New York, and grew up in Endicott. He won a championship ring with the Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII. He was the older brother of UFC champion Jon Jones and NFL player Chandler Jones. Jones died on October 3, 2025, at his home in Pompey, New York.

Why it matters

Jones was part of a notable athletic family and had a solid eight-year NFL career. His Super Bowl win with Baltimore was the highlight of his professional life. His death at a relatively young age drew attention to his legacy and family.

In short

  • NFL defensive lineman from 2010 to 2017
  • Won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens
  • Older brother of Jon Jones and Chandler Jones
  • Died in 2025 at age 39

Quick questions

Who was Arthur Jones?
Arthur Jones was an American football defensive lineman who played eight NFL seasons, mainly with the Baltimore Ravens, and won Super Bowl XLVII.
What team drafted Arthur Jones?
The Baltimore Ravens selected him in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
When did Arthur Jones die?
He died on October 3, 2025, at his home in Pompey, New York, at age 39.

Sources

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13394/arthur-jones
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, college, draft information, position, and career team/statistical details.
  2. syracuse.com — https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2025/10/arthur-jones-ambulance-called-to-home-of-former-su-and-ravens-lineman-after-defibrillator-went-off-911-calls-show.html
    Supports: Death location, date, age, family context, Syracuse career details, and Ravens draft information.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46479713/arthur-jones-won-super-bowl-ravens-dies-39
    Supports: Death announcement, age, Ravens tenure, Super Bowl XLVII connection, and family relationships.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Jones_(American_football)
    Supports: Retirement after the 2017 season, Syracuse degree, and death notice details.