"So when I was seeing them, I was good. In the time since, the athlete, 27, has had his dad with him on the field during every 2021-2022 season game, wearing Jones Sr.'s ashes around his neck in a football pendant while playing. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Jones had something special planned for his first game at Lambeau Field since his father's death in April. 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. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. 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. ", Found at 1:45am Thank you to our trainer Bryan "Flea" Engel I'm forever grateful pic.twitter.com/ylTlZ5Jpfr. The Packers won 24-10. Jones scored four touchdowns, three on catches from Rodgers, as the Packers got a much-needed 35-17 win on Monday night. Keough's father Danny met Lisa Marie while playing in her band. 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. "I don't think it's a selfish decision," Jones said after earlier declining to say if he knew whether Rodgers had been vaccinated. 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. Alvin Jones died due to complications from COVID-19 in April. As Jones prepares for the off-season, he's reflecting on his career so far and his 2021 nomination for Walter Payton Man of the Year, an honor he received in celebration of his work with his twin brother through their A&A All the Way Foundation, which focuses on helping American youth through charitable initiatives. EL PASO, TEXAS (KTSM) Beloved El Paso figure Alvin Jones Sr. passed away after a battle with COVID-19 at the beginning of April. Join the, Jordan Love Shows Off Progress in Viral Workout Video. I believe thats HIPAA. I have a locker room full of brothers here who are making sure that Im OK, said Jones. But though she plays captivating pop star Daisy Jones in "Daisy Jones & The Six," Keough admitted she wasn't much . It was our goal.. Join the Heavy on Packers newsletter here! Packers RB Aaron Jones honors late father with 4 TDs in rout of Lions That made the score 35-17 and removed all doubt about the outcome. Sep 22, 2021, 8:34 AM. For the second time in his career, Aaron Jones deflection ona personal question about Aaron Rodgers has gone viral on Twitter. Aaron Jones is the most lovable player in Packers history. Its something I left with my dad, said Jones. Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones on Keeping Father's Memory Alive - Yahoo! There are few perfect days in life. Jared Goff fumbled a snap, and the Packers turned the short field afterward into a touchdown. MORE THINGS TO DO: For restaurant reviews and openings, things to-do and more, subscribe to El Paso Times. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It shows how much they care about us. He has the best seat in the house.. (You can watch the entire funeral in the video . 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 died due to complications from COVID-19. 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. Jones had a great night when the Green Bay Packers needed it most. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. He was out there until 1:45 [a.m. CT]. He'd be happy, and say, 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone.'". A cause of death was not indicated in either of the brothers posts. Green Bay Packers add pocket to Aaron Jones' jersey to carry father's Im still gonna have my moment with him, said Jones. Speaking with USA Today, Ed Rodgers said he is "proud . Riley Keough as Daisy Jones. 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. Did Aaron Rodgers lie about being vaccinated? Packers QB tests - nj Green Bay Packers Packers running back Aaron Jones was asked about quarterback Aaron Rodgers's vaccination status but refused to answer on Wednesday. Aaron Rodgers still estranged from his Chico parents: report I know hes still gonna be there. The running back is leaning on his teammates, but there is one thing he is keeping to himself. That has been one way to slow down Rodgers, and it worked great in Week 1. (AP. Ed Rodgers told USA. The Packers needed to bounce back, and for a while that was in doubt. Packers trainer Bryan Engel. 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.. Nothing got as personal, though, as what he wrote for The Players Tribune last summer. Im not going to get into that, Ijust focus on myself and my health, I dont really focus on anybody elses status.. 33 after his sons 67-yard TD, though. 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. 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. Monday night had to be pretty special for Aaron Jones, in a few ways. "I'm used to turning around and seeing my dad in the stands and just smiling to know everything is OK," Aaron Jones said. 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. Alvin Jones Sr., who was the father of Aaron, died from COVID complications on April 6, according to the El Paso Times. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The cause of death. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. 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). 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 . 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. The star quarterback has tested positive for COVID-19 and has not received the vaccination, perNFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. A post shared by Aaron Jones (@showtyme_33). Jones will continue his journey of finding the end zone because thats his sanctuary. The passing game will still have to figure things out if opponents are going to keep playing two-deep zone. Access Your Home's Equity Before It's Too Late! 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. Trainer Finds Aaron Jones' Necklace With Dad's Ashes in 2 a.m. Search Aaron Rodgers vaccine status unclear - WISN Packers running back Aaron Jones lost a necklace containing his father's ashes in the end zone. 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. 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 . 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. "So I know he's smiling.". Father of Aaron Jones, Alvin Sr., died of complications from COVID-19 In his postgame interview, Jones said the necklace still hadn't been found. Packers RB Aaron Jones' Father Dies Suddenly at Age 57 - Heavy.com Aaron Jones motivated to carry on his father's legacy Packers running back plans to dedicate the rest of his NFL career to his late father, Alvin Jones Sr. May 26, 2021 at 09:30 AM Wes. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Running back has 4 TDs playing for dad who died of COVID Jones is the son of two retired U.S. Army sergeant majors. Aaron Jones, playing for his father who died of COVID-19 complications, has huge night in Packers win Frank Schwab September 20, 2021, 11:10 PM During the Monday night broadcast, ESPN's. Aaron Jones Has Special Pocket Added to Jersey for Father's Ashes Funeral services held for father of El Paso NFL star Aaron Jones During the Monday night broadcast, ESPN's Lisa Salters said Aaron Jones dedicated this season to his father, Alvin. Alvin Sr. was a great man, and a great father, and Aaron shows how strong their relationship was here. A post shared by Aaron Jones (@showtyme_33). GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW)- April 7th will be a day Aaron Jones will never forget. 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. Aaron Rodgers' estranged dad on QB's COVID vaccine comments Unfortunately, Jones lost the necklace. So that's one of the things that excited me more about this. 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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. It's something we have talked about, so just to be even nominated for [the Walter Payton] was an honor. The league did not grant him the exemption and he continued as an unvaccinated player. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Photo: Quinn Harris/Getty. Cant even imagine game days without you by my side havent missed a game in 9 years and it scares me to think about it but I know you have the best seat in the stadium and youre forever engraved in me and Ill carry our Name high and be great like youve pushed me all my life! Jones wrote in his post alongside a picture of him and his father. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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. 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 Jones' first game at Lambeau Field as he dedicates this season to his late father, Alvin Jones, who died of COVID-19 complications in April. He showed me how a mans supposed to be a man. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The defense has a lot to work on. Aaron Jones is currently at Packers OTA's in Green Bay and met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. The Green Bay Packers running back scored four times and propelled his team to a massive 35-17 win. Riley Keough: 11 Facts About the 'Daisy Jones and the Six' Star "He's everything to me," said Jones. Report: Prosecution Says Ruggs Was Driving 156MPH Before Crash, Browns' Mayfield Open to Working Things Out With OBJ. "Being able to help people find healing, meaning, and even brightness after the loss of a loved one is one of the most remarkable aspects of the Eterneva process.". by Ken Kosirowski. Aaron Jones, Kenny Clark Sound Off on Aaron Rodgers Criticism 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. In August,when asked if he had been vaccinated, Rodgers told reporters, "Yeah, I've been immunized." Jones had 67 yards rushing and 48 more receiving. Four years ago a celebrity website asked him about the relationship between Rodgers and former race car driver Danica Patrick. Bret Bloomquist can be reached at 915-546-6359; bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter. Thought this was the best video from last night. https://t.co/PsJW9vkPR9. "If there was any place to lose it, that's where my dad would've wanted me to lose it," Jones said, referring to the end zone. The Packers paid Jones $48 million over four years for games like Monday. El Pasoan Aaron Jones adds pocket on jersey to secure father's ashes during NFL games, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Opinion: Aaron Rodgers isn't a victim of 'woke mob.' 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. After leaving college early for the NFL draft Jones ended up fulfilling a promise he made to his parents and graduated college. With the help of Packers athletic trainer Bryan Engel and other staffers, the pendant was ultimately recovered. Necklace containing ashes of Aaron Jones' father found in Green - UPI 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. 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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. Hes never missed a game. Tacos and Jones: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones teases partnership with Taco Tote on Taco Tuesday, For his part, Rodgers appeared on Pat McAfee's radio show and said, "I realize I'm in the crosshairs of the woke mob right now," Rodgers said. 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. 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. "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.