THE Baltimore Ravens announced the sudden passing of a key player of their Super Bowl victory in 2013.

The Ravens announced the death of one of their former players, who is also the brother of a UFC legend.

NFL logo painted on a football field.
The Baltimore Ravens announced the death of one of their Super Bowl champion playersCredit: Getty

Arthur Jones of the Baltimore Ravens reacts as he walks off of the field at halftime of Super Bowl XLVII.
Former Ravens defensive lineman Arthur Jones died aged 39Credit: Getty
On Friday afternoon, the Ravens announced the death of former defensive tackle Arthur Jones.

The details of the passing have yet to be revealed.

Jones was a key part in helping the Ravens win Super Bowl 47.

“We are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jones’ sudden passing,” General Manager Eric DeCosta stated Friday afternoon.

“Arthur’s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered. His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others.

“He was kind, courteous and enthusiastic — always displaying a love for family, teammates and friends.”

Jones was selected by the Ravens in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

He played for the Ravens from 2010-13 and was a key contributor in the team’s Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers.

In the big game, Jones sacked 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

The sack occurred just before a power outage in the Superdome.
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Jones also recorded a fumble recovery in the game.

Baltimore won 34-31, and gave Jones his first and only Super Bowl hardware.

Jones played for the Ravens until the end of his rookie contract and proceeded to join the Indianapolis Colts in free agency.

The Syracuse product also played for the Colts for three seasons before finishing his NFL career with Washington in 2017.

UFC fighter Jon Jones and his brother Arthur Jones of the Baltimore Ravens at a press conference.
Arthur alongside his younger brother, UFC right Jon Jones, during a Ravens’ news conference in 2013Credit: Getty
During his career, Jones posted 173 total tackles, 10 sacks, and two forced fumbles.

He appeared in 64 games and made 31 starts.

Jones is the older brother of former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones.

And he’s the older brother of ex-defensive end Chandler Jones, who was a four-time Pro Bowler.

Baltimore Ravens player Arthur Jones celebrates by lying in a pile of confetti after winning Super Bowl XLVII.
Jones celebrates after the Ravens won 34-31 against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl 47 in February 2013Credit: Getty