Denver and Colorado sports news and analysis from The Denver Post. Philadelphia Eagles . CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Tony Jones, who started 99 games in Cleveland before going to Denver where he won two Super Bowls, has died, the Denver Broncos announced.He was 54 years old. AFC East . The Cleveland Browns were believed to be among the frontrunners to sign J.J. Watt, but they failed to land the defensive lineman. RIP and God Bless his family. Broncos Country mourns the passing of former Denver Broncos offensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl champion, Tony Jones, who passed away today at the age of 54. Former offensive tackle Tony Jones, a starter on two Super Bowl championship teams with the Denver Broncos in the late 1990s, died Friday at age 54. New England Patriots ... New York Giants . Former offensive tackle Tony Jones, a starter on two Super Bowl championship teams with the Denver Broncos in the late 1990s, died Friday at age 54. Former Denver Broncos Pro Bowl offensive lineman Tony Jones, who was a starter on two of the Broncos' Super Bowl-winning teams, has died, it was announced Friday. The Denver Broncos are mourning the loss of one of their former star offensive linemen. Former offensive tackle Tony Jones, a starter on two Super Bowl championship teams with the Denver Broncos in the late 1990s, died Friday at age 54. https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/25/denver-broncos-players-remember-late-ot-tony-jones/, 2021 NFL draft film room: Tulsa LB Zaven Collins, Broncos had a virtual pre-draft visit with CB Greg Newsome II, Deshaun Watson willing to hold out and pay fines to force trade, J.J. Watt signing with Cardinals might help Broncos restructure Von Miller's contract, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The team announced his passing but did not state a cause of death. Seasons: 61 (1960 to 2020) Record (W-L-T): 488-434-10 Playoff Record: 23-19 Super Bowls Won: 3 (8 Appearances) Championships Won *: 3 . Lisa and I send love and peace to his family. Several former Broncos players took to Twitter on Friday to post tributes to the late offensive tackle. NFL Players. Offensive lineman Mark Schlereth won three Super Bowls in his career, including two as a teammate with Jones. 2013 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players: 13-3 (po:2-1) (1st in AFC West), Coach: John Fox, ProBowl: Manning, Prater, Thomas, Vasquez He started in 174 of the 184 games that he dressed for. Euro 2020 fixtures & schedule for 2021 tournament, Ancelotti: Everton in Champions League fight, Tony Jones: Former Denver Broncos offensive tackle dies aged 54. He was 54. A 13-year NFL veteran, played four seasons for the Broncos at tackle from 1997-2000. Just happened to be a hell of a ball playa. Former Broncos right tackle Tony Jones has passed away, the team announced Friday. Jones was 54. Jones started all but five games in his last 11 seasons, making 16 starts in a year nine times. Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe hashtagged “ComboBlock,” referencing his double teams with the late tackle. He played right tackle and helped Denver beat the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII after the 1997 season, then served as the left tackle when the Broncos topped the Atlanta Falcons in the following Super Bowl. The league has not yet set the official cap number for the 2021 season, so OTC used a $180.5 million cap estimate to calculate current cap space for each team. https://t.co/kncbE04i6B, Broncos Hall of Famer Steve Atwater tweeted of Jones, who was nicknamed T-Bone, "One heck of a guy who would destroy you on the field, but had a heart of gold. Jones was a mainstay on the Broncos’ first two Super Bowl champion teams and started all … Bronco Country, we lost a good man. Anthony Edward Jones (May 24, 1966 – January 22, 2021) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League.His career lasted from 1988 to 2000. Anthony Edward Jones (May 24, 1966 – January 22, 2021) was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League from 1988 to 2000. OT Jones, 2-time champ with Broncos, dies at 54 Former offensive tackle Tony Jones, who played 13 seasons in the NFL and won two Super Bowl titles with the Denver Broncos, died at age 54. Rod Smith, the greatest wide receiver in franchise history, described Jones as “a great man” who “just happened” to be a great football player. 🙏🏿He was gentle giant with a great smile. AFC West . We lost a great man. He was a two-time Super Bowl champion winning in 1998 and 1999. Denver: Tony Jones waits on the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on July 26, 1997. Washington . A … One of the @broncos all time best tackles. Here's a look at the 10 teams that have the most cap space: If the cap is set at $180.5 million, 12 teams... Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. R.I.P #broncoscountry #bronco pic.twitter.com/SKlzr9A33H, — Terrell Davis (@Terrell_Davis) January 23, 2021. Kansas City Chiefs . 🎩👔🧥 https://t.co/FupCwXBRnF, — Rod Smith (@TheREALrodSmith) January 22, 2021. Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Rest easy T BONE #BurgersandFries #ComboBlock pic.twitter.com/NNP3ZHkRsh, — shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 23, 2021. We're going to miss you Bone! Miami Dolphins . Former NFL offensive lineman Tony Jones, who started on the Broncos’ back-to-back title teams in the 1990s, died Friday at the age of 54, according to the team. Smith: Has Saunders got the power to hurt Canelo? The 13-year NFL veteran spent four seasons with the Broncos, playing offensive tackle from 1997-2000. Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis rushed for 2,000 yards in a single season and won two Super Bowls running behind Jones. ", Former Denver Broncos OT Tony Jones has died aged 54, Carra: Why Man Utd need top-quality striker, UK offers to host more Euro 2020 games, World Cup bid backed, Bartomeu among ex-Barcelona officials arrested, Liverpool legend Ian St John dies aged 82. All-time Passing Leader: John Elway 4,123/7,250, 51,475 yds, 300 TD . Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, has agreed to a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals. After playing for the Baltimore Ravens in their inaugural 1996 season, he joined the Broncos. During his years with the Broncos, Tony Jones helped protect John Elway for two Super Bowls, pave the way for Terrell Davis in his 2,000-yard season and much more. I lost a tmmate and friend . After watching Watt land with another team, Browns linebacker Mack Wilson has decided to turn his attention to Denver Broncos edge defender Von Miller. In a vote of fans last year to mark the 100th anniversary of the NFL, Jones was named to the Broncos… Jones played with the Broncos from 1997 to 2000, his final four NFL seasons. A member of that amazing offensive line that I ran behind/helped us win two World titles.Going to miss you big fella. Jones played with the Broncos … Tony Jones, a key cog on a great offensive line for the Broncos in … Two-time Super Bowl champion Tony Jones has died, the Broncos announced Friday. Greatest dresser of ALL-TIME! The Denver Broncos are mourning the loss of one of their former star offensive linemen. Former offensive lineman Tony Jones, who played for the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens before winning two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos, died on Friday at age 54. Denver Broncos offensive tackle Tony Jones jokes with teammates as they take the field for practice at the team's training headquarters in Greeley, Colo., on Monday, Aug. 17, 1998. We love you and miss you Bone. Buffalo Bills . 4 / 39 Denver: Tony Jones returns to the line after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on August 31, 1997. We're going to miss you Bone! Undrafted out of Western Carolina, Jones broke into the NFL with the Browns in 1988, and he played in Cleveland through 1995. One heck of a guy who would destroy you on the field, but had a heart of gold. He was born in Royston, Georgia.Jones played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos.. Jones died on January 22, 2021, at the age of 54. Former offensive tackle Tony Jones, a starter on two Super Bowl championship teams with the Denver Broncos in the late 1990s, died Friday at age 54. All-time Rushing Leader: Terrell Davis 1,655 att, 7,607 yds, 60 TD . He was 54. Former offensive lineman Tony Jones, who played for the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens before winning two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos, died on Friday at age 54. Please check your email for a confirmation. He made the Pro Bowl in the 1998 season. Denver Broncos . The Denver Broncos have the fifth-most salary cap space in the NFL, according to an estimate from OverTheCap.com. Denver Broncos Executives & Owners. Always dressed to the nines and always smiling. Tony Jones, a two-time Super Bowl champion, died at the age of 54. Get the latest on the Broncos, Avalanche, Rockies, Nuggets, Rapids, Preps, CU Buffs, Colorado State Rams, Denver … pic.twitter.com/qfdgvJUS2s. Browns fans are calling for Miller on Twitter as well. Until we see each other again in heaven RIP. NFL The Denver Broncos announced two-time Super Bowl champion offensive tackle Tony Jones has died at the age of 54.. Jones won back-to-back Super Bowls with the 1997 and 1998 Broncos. Another sad day as my friend and former teammate #TonyJones passed away yesterday. News. Terribly sad news today, Tony was a great teammate and wonderful man. Fellow receiver Ed McCaffrey called Jones a wonderful man. All-time Receiving Leader: Rod Smith 849 rec, 11,389 yds, 68 TD You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. A member of the Denver Broncos’ back-to-back Super Bowl winning teams has passed away. Jones earned second-team All-Pro honors in 1994 and was voted to the Pro Bowl in 1998. RIP and God Bless his family. Tony Jones, a two-time Super Bowl champion, died at the age of 54. Love you my friend! Tony Jones, a Pro Bowl offensive tackle who won two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos, died Thursday, the team announced.He was 54. Yessir! pic.twitter.com/k33oScYBBE, — mark schlereth (@markschlereth) January 23, 2021. Tony Jones was an offensive tackle on the Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII teams.