", "I'm not an anti-vaxx, flat-earther.. 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. The Green Bay Packers running back scored four times and propelled his team to a massive 35-17 win. Thought this was the best video from last night. Aaron Jones' father victim of COVID-19 Alvin Jones, Sr., Aaron's father, died earlier this year, April 6. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. 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. 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. READ NEXT: Jordan Love Shows Off Progress in Viral Workout Video, Father of Packers Star Dies Suddenly at 57, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. "Getting the opportunity to work alongside Aaron and his family to celebrate the impact Alvin Sr. had on those around him is an absolute honor," Archer tells PEOPLE. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW)- April 7th will be a day Aaron Jones will never forget. Packers running back Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram Wednesday afternoon that his father Alvin, Sr. has passed away. ", Alvin Jones Sr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 56. Jones will continue his journey of finding the end zone because thats his sanctuary. For the second time in his career, Aaron Jones deflection ona personal question about Aaron Rodgers has gone viral on Twitter. But though she plays captivating pop star Daisy Jones in "Daisy Jones & The Six," Keough admitted she wasn't much . 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. Alvin Sr. was a 29-year military veteran who retired from active duty in 2013 to spend more time with his kids and help support Aaron and Alvin Jr.s passion for football. Aaron also said to expect some touchdown celebrations in honor of Alvin Sr. this season. "That's why I think this [Eterneva] diamond, it'll be even closer to me. "I believe that's HIPAA, so I'm not even gonna get into that.". Aaron Jones had a monstrous Monday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions. 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. I can now confirm, with . 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. Opinion: Aaron Rodgers isn't a victim of 'woke mob.' Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones teases partnership with Taco Tote on Taco Tuesday. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Jones father died due to complications from COVID-19. Jones dedicated the rest of his career to his father, and said it was an honor to wear his fathers name on the back of his jersey. I know hes there; hes got the best seat in the house. 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. @mattschneidman/Twitter. Green Bay Packers Packers running back Aaron Jones was asked about quarterback Aaron Rodgers's vaccination status but refused to answer on Wednesday. He said the grounds crew was looking for it. 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.. "I think he'd be very proud of me, tell me to continue to work and this is only the beginning," Jones told Salters after the game. "He's never . 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 following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He never missed a home or away game during their collegiate careers at the University of Texas-El Paso and kept up the tradition when Jones joined the Packers, often captured on national TV broadcasts celebrating his sons big plays or touchdowns. 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). Aaron Jones spoke from the heart about the passing of his father, Alvin Jones Sr., today in Green Bay. 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. Aaron Jones is currently at Packers OTA's in Green Bay and met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. 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. After leaving college early for the NFL draft Jones ended up fulfilling a promise he made to his parents and graduated college. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. By the letter of the law in the NFL, that does not equal . EL PASO, Texas -- Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones. Nothing got as personal, though, as what he wrote for The Players Tribune last summer. Thats what this game is about just having your brothers around you.. In his first game at Lambeau Field. What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? It certainly was a terrific Tuesday for Jones. Aaron Jones is currently at Packers OTAs in Green Bay and met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. The 57-year-old spent his final. Now that Alvin is back home, Aaron said his teammates have been the ones picking him up. The Green Bay Packers running back came out for Monday night's home opener against the Detroit Lions wearing a necklace that contained Alvin Jones Sr.'s ashes in a football-shaped medallion. The Packers were awful in Week 1 and not much better to start Week 2. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. More: El Pasoan Aaron Jones adds pocket on jersey to secure father's ashes during NFL games. However, the RB was not unhappy about it. by Ken Kosirowski. And even though Ed Rodgers and Aaron reportedly don't speak, the father expressed support for his famous son in early November, after his son came under fire for testing positive for COVID-19,. The passing game will still have to figure things out if opponents are going to keep playing two-deep zone. During Green Bay Packers media availability Tuesday, the Burges and UTEP alum Jones was asked about the Green Bay quarterback Rodgers recent positive COVID-19 test and the revelation that he was not vaccinated after previously saying he was immunized., Jones batted the question away: Thats not for me to say. Kurt Warner, Steve Smith Sr. and Adam Thielen break down QBs and WRs live on the field. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Heres what Jones wrote about how Alvin Sr. taught him to deal with racism: He always told me, when theyre just words, to be the bigger man. 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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. It was our goal.. The league did not grant him the exemption and he continued as an unvaccinated player. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Jones had something special planned for his first game at Lambeau Field since his father's death in April. Im not going to get into that, Ijust focus on myself and my health, I dont really focus on anybody elses status.. Jones had just hauled in a 67-yard touchdown reception his second of the night to give the Packers a 31-24 lead that they would never surrender. 33 after his sons 67-yard TD, though. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. "I'll go look for it," Jones said on ESPN after the game. The cause of death. Monday night had to be pretty special for Aaron Jones, in a few ways. 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. 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"I'm used to turning around and seeing my dad in the stands and just smiling to know everything is OK," Aaron Jones said. Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency, The most memorable pre-NFL draft workouts ever: Coaches, scouts, execs make their picks, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. So that's one of the things that excited me more about this. 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. Aaron Jones. Aaron Rodgers' father made rare public comments about his estranged son after the NFL star's controversial COVID-19 vaccine remarks last week. "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.". I know its something that he would want me to continue to do it.. Jones finished the night with a career-best 155 receiving yards and another 67 rushing yards, and Alvin Sr. was there for it, loving every minute. My dad is the greatest man Ive ever encountered. All Rights Reserved. That made the score 35-17 and removed all doubt about the outcome. Sep 22, 2021, 8:34 AM. "There's guys across the league who are not vaccinated and. With the help of Packers athletic trainer Bryan Engel and other staffers, the pendant was ultimately recovered. Hes never missed a game. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Aaron Jones was instrumental in the Green Bay Packers' 35-17 Week 2 victory over the Detroit Lions, finding the end zone a jaw-dropping four times during the prime-time contest.The veteran back . Alvin Jones, Sr., was. "So when I was seeing them, I was good. Jones piece entitledTwo Fathers was published last July about two months after his son, Aaron Jones Jr., was born and during the summerlong protests against systemic racism and police brutality that followed in the wake of George Floyds death. According to a Fox Sports: NFL package from last December, Jones Sr. spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a Command Sergeant Major. Riley Keough as Daisy Jones. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. Monday was a game made for Jones, and he came through. He taught me to keep God first that with God, anything is possible. With the Detroit Lions playing two safeties deep most of the game to take away Aaron Rodgers' passing game to Davante Adams, the Packers decided that they'd run with Jones until the Lions stopped him. 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 Sr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 56. Some nights, Im there with them at their houses on their couches, he said through tears. Alvin Jones, Sr., Aaron's father, died earlier this year, April 6. Updated: April 7, 2021 1:51 PM. 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. But Jones was the one who kept the offense going as Green Bay stayed in the game. 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. Jones' father . Detroit led 17-14 at halftime. A post shared by Aaron Jones (@showtyme_33). The Lions copied what the New Orleans Saints did in Week 1 and played their safeties in a deep zone. He earned it, and it is well-deserved. Aaron added to those feelings about his father on Tuesday, making it clear how close he was with Alvin Sr., and how much they meant to each other. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Jones had something special planned for his first game at Lambeau Field since his father's death in April. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which protects sensitive patient information from being revealed by care providers or the government, doesnt apply to questions to Jones about Rodgers, but his answer served the purpose of avoiding the question. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Im still gonna have my moment with him, said Jones. Report: Prosecution Says Ruggs Was Driving 156MPH Before Crash, Browns' Mayfield Open to Working Things Out With OBJ. My dad and I had talked about that before we went to the 2019 NFL Honors and we got to see that award presented. Alvin Jones Sr. had to flaunt No. Dont Borrow From the Bank Borrow From Yourself, 3 Smart Ways To Help You Find Cash In Your Home, Packers got a much-needed 35-17 win on Monday night. El Pasoan Aaron Jones adds pocket on jersey to secure father's ashes during NFL games, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. He has the best seat in the house.. 24 Middle Tennessee, UTEP men welcome in Middle Tennessee in final game, Centennial, Las Cruces girls advance in NM playoffs, Chapin wins in double OT to advance to Regional Final, Ex-city rep critical of ending city managers contract, Poll: San Eli named top small historic town, Hundreds of migrants found in stash houses in EP, Star Central Studios launches non-profit in El Paso, Diabetes, Now What? SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Eventually things opened up for Rodgers, who had a 145.6 passer rating, and the offense got going. That was almost not the case though during a September game at the Packers' Lambeau Field in Wisconsin, the ashes were lost after falling off Jones' neck. 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. The Lions fell apart after keeping the Monday night TV audience interested into the second half. USA TODAY Aaron Rodgers' father said Thursday that he is proud of the stance his son has taken on COVID-19 vaccines, despite the widespread criticism it has drawn. The star quarterback has tested positive for COVID-19 and has not received the vaccination, perNFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The 26-year-old is back on the field doing what his father loved watching him do. 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. Jones always made a point to find his father in the stands before the game. 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 . To me, that was amazing.". "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. In August,when asked if he had been vaccinated, Rodgers told reporters, "Yeah, I've been immunized." Alvin Jones, Sr., was a COVID-19 victim. Jared Goff fumbled a snap, and the Packers turned the short field afterward into a touchdown. Ed. (AP. : Packers pic.twitter.com/6bZMx9FJb8, The rest of my career is dedicated to my father, Jones said. During the Monday night broadcast, ESPN's Lisa Salters said Aaron Jones dedicated this season to his father, Alvin. Then he made a few big plays in the red zone to get the Packers on the board. They pounded Jones in the run game, and he kept the chains moving. Aaron Jones calls reporters sir and maam. Both his parents were in the military and raised him on a foundation of respect. Most of the post was centered around Alvin Sr. and the way he raised his children to be bigger people, but one passage, in particular, highlighted Jones appreciation for his father. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Aaron Jones lives up to big contract with four TDs in Packers win vs. Lions, Rodgers: Nice to get 'trolls off our back' for a week, Lions fall apart in second half, lose fifth straight vs. Packers, Covered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013, Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. He'd be happy, and say, 'If you lose it anywhere, lose it in the end zone.'". "They take hair or ashes, and they turn it into diamonds. Probably after his second touchdown. He aimed to attend every one of Jones' games, offering words of encouragement from the sidelines. 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. "I think he'd be ecstatic," he says of his father. https://t.co/PsJW9vkPR9. 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But they needed to figure those things out without being 0-2 to start the season. Bret Bloomquist can be reached at 915-546-6359; bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died in April from COVID-19 complications. "But I know he's happy. That has been one way to slow down Rodgers, and it worked great in Week 1. I found a long term immunization protocol to protect myself & I'm very proud of the research that went into that" ~@AaronRodgers12#PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/FDMmI5rZmO. Speaking with USA Today, Ed Rodgers said he is "proud . He was at every game, and before the game, I would go to a certain spot where he was sitting. The Serbian player has not publicly disclosed whether he is vaccinated, but Australian Border Force officials rejected the medical exemption he provided upon arriving in the country, which. So Jones played with a necklace with a football-shaped medallion that contained his dad's ashes inside. A post shared by Aaron Jones (@showtyme_33) on Sep 3, 2018 at 3:04pm PDT During Aaron's rookie year with the Packers, he would see Alvin Jr. play for UTEP on a Saturday and meet up with Aaron and . Deflecting these questions is something Jones has experienced before. 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. One of HIPAA's functions is to protect confidential and private medical records, but this is not the case here. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? In Jones post, he says his father has not missed a game of his in nine years. He's dangerously, and willfully, misinformed. It's something we have talked about, so just to be even nominated for [the Walter Payton] was an honor. He has been following the COVID-19 protocols for those who are unvaccinated." 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The running back is leaning on his teammates, but there is one thing he is keeping to himself. They never did. Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers kneels in the end zone before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. The Packers running back recently dedicated the rest of his career to Alvin Jones Sr., who passed away during the offseason due to complications with COVID-19.