Super Bowl champion Jacoby Jones dead at 40: Baltimore Ravens legend found at his home in New Orleans 96

Tributes have poured in for the former wide receiver, who went on wider fame in Dancing with the Stars, after the news was first reported by the Baltimore Sun.

No cause of death has yet been announced, although the NFLPA did release a statement on behalf of his family, saying that he ‘passed away peacefully at his home in New Orleans.’

Taking to X, JJ Watt wrote: ‘Jacoby was one of the most fun-loving teammates and people I’ve ever been around. Always dancing and laughing, with a permanent smile on his face. Gone far, far too soon.’

Pat McAfee added: ‘Jacoby Jones was an absolute legend. He was beloved by literally everybody he met and lit up every room he walked into.’