El Paso isn't exactly known as a football hotbed. One of the Packers trainers found it well after the game had ended. I can now confirm, with their permission, that Alvin Jones Sr. died from complications from COVID-19. Aaron Jones celebrates a first-half touchdown. 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. [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. "He's never . 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. "It was just crazy watching it on TV," Alvin Jr. said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 'It's bigger than the game of football' how Aaron Jones keeps his So I can play with it. To understand Aaron, the Packers' well-mannered rookie fifth-round pick, is to understand the foundation his parents put in place the day he and Alvin Jr. were born on Dec. 2, 1994, in Savannah,. Earlier this year, @Packers RB Aaron Jones ( @Showtyme_33) lost his father, Alvin Jones Sr., who died of complications from coronavirus. 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. 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). All the Celebrities Who Have Received the COVID-19 Vaccine - Vulture As soon as it was confirmed Alvin Jr. was coming to the game, their father knew what was coming. I'm like, 'Keep that attitude.'". There was no FaceTime or Skype back then, so Alvin Sr. called and emailed as often as he could to check on the kids and let them know their parents were OK. So I'll go look for it, but I know he's happy. Alvin Jones, Sr., was a COVID-19 victim. Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones says necklace containing late father's In his collegiate debut, against New Mexico, he had 11 carries for 127 yards and two rushing touchdowns. [69], On March 26, 2021, Jones signed a four-year, $48million contract with the Packers. Packers running back Aaron Jones lost a necklace containing his father's ashes in the end zone. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Afterward, his parents kept all the hats and shirts prospective teams gave Aaron during formal interviews in Indianapolis. The 26-year-old was even wearing a necklace that carries some of his father's ashes during the game. [64] On December 21, 2020, he was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl. Jones wore a football-shaped necklace containing Alvin's . I'm proud that he went that route. Learn how your comment data is processed. He had been hospitalized in the days prior to his death. One of the . Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox . There's his daughter, Chelsirae, a regional director for a staffing company, and the twins, Alvin Jr. and Aaron. So Im gonna get back to doing what I do best, and thats playing ball.". At least 28 family members have since tested positive, Garay said. "I think he would be very proud of me and he would tell me to continue to work hard and that this is only the beginning and to continue to stacking success and to be humble and be proud," Jones said of his dad after the game. If there was any place to lose it, thats where my dad would have wanted me to lose it, Jones said in a press conference. ", Ed Rodgers admitted being skeptical about the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, "There's a lot of things that aren't so good about the vaccine." Rodgers was fined more than $14,000 for violating the leagues COVID-19 protocols and the Packers were fined $300,000. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday th Necklace containing ashes of Aaron Jones' father found in Green - UPI Tom Rinaldi tells the powerful story of love and strength. It meant so much more to me being able to do that with my kids.". 33 is back there. [51] In Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers, Jones rushed 13 times for 93 yards and three touchdowns in the 2416 win. By clicking Sign Up, you also agree to marketing emails from both Insider and Morning Brew; and you accept Insiders. 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