as the Baltimore Ravens gear up for the 2024 NFL season the team is carrying more than just the hopes of their fans they're carrying the memories of two beloved figures who passed away recently jacobe Jones and Joe de Allis sandres in a touching tribute the Ravens announced they would wear special helmet decals throughout the season to honor these two men who left an in elble mark on the franchise jacobe Jones a former Ravens wide receiver and kick returner was a key figure in the team's 2012 Super Bowl run known for his explosive plays Jones etched his name into Ravens history with his Unforgettable 70-yard touchdown reception against the Denver Broncos in the divisional playoffs famously dubbed the Mile High Miracle he followed that up with two more touchdowns in Super Bowl 47 including a 108 yard kickoff return that remains one of the most iconic moments in Super Bowl history but beyond his onfield heroics Jones was a larger than life personality who brought joy and energy to everyone around him he passed away suddenly on July 14th in his hometown of New Orleans leading behind a legacy of excitement and enthusiasm that Ravens fans will never forget Jo dandri know affectionately as Jodi served as the Ravens offensive line coach since 2017 he was a beloved figure within the organization respected not just for his football Acumen but for his kindness and the familiar way he treated his players dandre had a coaching career that spanned more than four decades including 17 seasons in the NFL sadly he passed away on August 25th just 11 days after being hospitalized with an acute illness his loss has been deeply felt by the entire Ravens organization especially the offensive lineman who worked closely with him players have dedicated their upcoming season to Jodi wowing to honor his memory with their play on the field the decals which will be placed on the back of each player's helmet just above their numbers are a small but significant way for the reins to keep the memories of Jones and Alexandria alive throughout the season head coach John Hab emphasized the importance of remembering the people who shape Our Lives saying hopefully those helmet tags of jacobe Jones and J Alexandri help to serve as a reminder to all of us that it's about the people it's about the people in your life that you share this time on Earth with treat them right cherish them celebrate them love them and remember them as the Ravens take the field this season they'll be playing with the added motivation of honoring these two men whom meant so much to the team and the city of Baltimore their contributions both on and off the field will continue to inspire the Ravens as they strive to make this season one to remember the helmet decals serve as a visual reminder of the impact jackob Jones and J Alexandri had on the Ravens and how their spirits will continue to guide the team moving forward stay subscribed for more videos