The NFL, college football, and youth football in general are mourning the shocking loss of a legend. Early Monday Morning reports started surfacing regarding a horrible accident over the weekend that turned fatal.
Breaking: Legendary College Football Wide Receiver Dies Tragically At 33
A tragic accident earlier this week claimed the life of a beloved wide receiver and coach in the football world:
Former NFL, CFL and San Jose State wide receiver Chandler Jones was killed in a pedestrian car accident on Sunday. Jones played on the practice squad for several NFL teams but found more success in Canada. As a coach for the Montreal Alouettes in 2023, he helped the team win the Grey Cup for the eighth time in team history.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of former assistant defensive backs coach Chandler Jones. He was a passionate and dedicated coach whose professionalism and commitment left a lasting impression on the organization,” the Alouettes said in a team statement.
“Our thoughts are with Chandler’s family and loved ones as they navigate this incredibly difficult time,” Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia in a personal statement this week. “We extend our heartfelt condolences and offer them our full support.”
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille, aux amis et aux proches de Chandler Jones, ancien entraîneur adjoint des demis défensifs. Il était un entraîneur passionné et dévoué, dont le professionnalisme et l’engagement ont laissé une empreinte durable au sein de… pic.twitter.com/v4TfZPvU9y
— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) June 23, 2025
Tributes have been pouring in from across the football and general sports world.
“Forever in our hearts, #89 In loving memory of Spartan wide receiver and coach, Chandler Jones,” San Jose State, his college alma mater, said in a tribute on X yesterday.
“We join San José State in mourning the loss of Chandler Jones. Our deepest condolences to his family, teammates, and the Spartan community,” the Mountain West Conference said on X.
“Gone but never forgotten. One of the best human beings to ever step foot on campus at SJSU. Rest in Peace Chandler Jones,” Barstool San Jose State wrote.
“Tragic news on receiver Chandler Jones, 33, who was with the Bucs briefly, on their practice squad in December 2014 and on roster through May 2015,” Tampa Bay Buccaneers insider Greg Auman lamented.
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of alum, Chandler Jones ‘09,” his high school alma mater Bishop Montgomery High School said in a Facebook post. “Jones was a standout player on Bishop’s football team and still holds the record for longest kick-off return (97 yards) and longest fumble recovery (98 yards).”
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