Tragedy shocked the National Football League this week with the passing of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson. Around 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, Baltimore Police Department officers responded to a home in northern Baltimore. There they found that Ferguson was unresponsive and was treated by medics. Ferguson never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead at the scene by BPD.
Details are still being figured out on the cause of death, but BPD said no signs of foul play were evident at the time.
Ferguson’s death left a hurting impact on the Baltimore Ravens, especially his teammate LB Patrick Queen as they were looking to be a dominant duo this year. Queen stated via Twitter:
“Spent almost everyday in the sauna together tryna see who gone last longer, “Said it was our turn this year man. Ima miss you bro.”
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Ferguson was selected in the third round of the 2019 draft out of Louisiana Tech. Over this three-year NFL career, he played in 38 games, having 67 tackles along with 4.5 sacks. While at LA Tech, he was given the nickname “Sack Daddy” for his tenacious play while earning the Football Bowl Subdivision record with 45 sacks.
Ferguson leaves behind his fiancee and three children. Prayers for his family during this difficult time.