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CNN
25-06-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Former college football player Chandler Jones dies at age 33 after road accident
Former San José State University star Chandler Jones died Sunday at the age of 33 following a road accident in Los Angeles, according to a medical examiner report. The report states Jones suffered blunt traumatic injuries while on the freeway in Los Angeles. According to CNN affiliate KCAL, police say an investigation is underway after Jones was hit by a car at 2 a.m. on Sunday, before being pronounced dead at the scene. CNN Sports has reached out to the California Highway Patrol for comment. After starring at Bishop Montgomery High School, Jones enjoyed a record-breaking college career at San José State between 2010 and 2013. He finished with a program high of 248 receptions and 31 receiving touchdowns, before trying to forge a career in the NFL. He made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad in 2014, before moving to the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes. After his playing career, Jones worked as a coach, notably back at San José State and with the Alouettes. 'Our thoughts are with Chandler's family and loved ones as they navigate this incredibly difficult time. We extend our heartfelt condolences and offer them our full support,' said Danny Maciocia, general manager of the Alouettes, in a statement Monday. Meanwhile, the San José State Spartans released a statement on social media saying that Jones would be 'forever in our hearts.' University of Arizona head football coach Brent Brennan, who formerly was the head coach at San José State, also took to social media to pay tribute to Jones. 'My heart is broken at the news of losing this incredible person,' he said.
CNN
25-06-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Former college football player Chandler Jones dies at age 33 after road accident
Former San José State University star Chandler Jones died Sunday at the age of 33 following a road accident in Los Angeles, according to a medical examiner report. The report states Jones suffered blunt traumatic injuries while on the freeway in Los Angeles. According to CNN affiliate KCAL, police say an investigation is underway after Jones was hit by a car at 2 a.m. on Sunday, before being pronounced dead at the scene. CNN Sports has reached out to the California Highway Patrol for comment. After starring at Bishop Montgomery High School, Jones enjoyed a record-breaking college career at San José State between 2010 and 2013. He finished with a program high of 248 receptions and 31 receiving touchdowns, before trying to forge a career in the NFL. He made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad in 2014, before moving to the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes. After his playing career, Jones worked as a coach, notably back at San José State and with the Alouettes. 'Our thoughts are with Chandler's family and loved ones as they navigate this incredibly difficult time. We extend our heartfelt condolences and offer them our full support,' said Danny Maciocia, general manager of the Alouettes, in a statement Monday. Meanwhile, the San José State Spartans released a statement on social media saying that Jones would be 'forever in our hearts.' University of Arizona head football coach Brent Brennan, who formerly was the head coach at San José State, also took to social media to pay tribute to Jones. 'My heart is broken at the news of losing this incredible person,' he said.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chandler Jones, Former San José State Football Star, Dies in Highway Crash at 33: Reports
NEED TO KNOW Former San José State football star and coach Chandler Jones died in a highway incident on Sunday, June 22, according to reports The 33-year-old was reportedly struck and killed by an SUV while driving on an eastbound highway in Los Angeles Jones played for the Spartans from 2010 to 2013 Former San José State football star and coach Chandler Jones has died at 33. The former wide receiver was reportedly killed after a Toyota RAV4 crashed into his vehicle near an off-ramp on California State Route 90 in Los Angeles at around 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, June 22, multiple outlets, including MyNewsLA and USA Today stated, citing the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Advertisement The Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office also confirmed to the outlets that he died at the scene from blunt force injuries. 'Forever in our hearts, #89 In loving memory of Spartan wide receiver and coach, Chandler Jones,' the San José State Football team wrote in a tribute post on X, alongside a black-and-white image of their late former player. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Chandler Jones playing with San Jose State Spartans Chandler Jones playing with San Jose State Spartans Jones played high school football at Bishop Montgomery in Torrance, Calif., before joining the Spartans in 2010. While playing for San José State, he impressively scored 29 touchdown receptions and 248 receptions, per USA Today and the New York Post. In his final year with the team in 2013, Jones racked up 79 receptions for 1,356 yards and secured first-team All-Mountain West honors as a wide receiver, according to the outlets. Advertisement Jones went on to appear in the practice NFL squads of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns. He also played for the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes in 2016 and coached with the Alouettes and the College of Idaho, per USA Today. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Brian Bahr/Getty Chandler Jones Chandler Jones 'It is with great sadness that we share the passing of alum, Chandler Jones '09. 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),' Bishop Montgomery High School wrote in a statement on Facebook. Advertisement 'Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Chandler's family and friends. #onceaknightalwaysaknight.' PEOPLE has reached out to the CHP and the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office for details. Read the original article on People
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Former Bishop Montgomery, San Jose State football star killed in crash on 90 Freeway in Los Angeles
The man killed in an crash on the 90 Freeway over the weekend has been identified as former high school and college football standout Chandler Jones. The crash happened at around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning on eastbound lanes near the Centinela Avenue off-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol. Circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear as the investigation continues, but police said that Jones was killed when he was struck by a Toyota RAV4. After Jones was identified by the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner, both of his former football teams shared statements on social media. "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of alum, Chandler Jones '09," said an Instagram post from Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance. "Jones was a standout player on Bishop's football team ... Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Chandler's family and friends." After high school, Jones went on to compete in four seasons at San Jose State University, where he graduated as the school's leader in receptions and touchdown receptions. In 2013, his senior season, he was selected to the All-Mountain West first-team and was named as an honorable mention All-America wide receiver, according to the school's website. Forever in our hearts, #89 In loving memory of Spartan wide receiver and coach, Chandler Jones#ThisIsSparta | #AllSpartans — San José State Football (@SanJoseStateFB) June 23, 2025 Jones played on the practice squads for several NFL teams following his graduation from SJSU, including the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts, before briefly playing in the Canadian Football League. He returned to the sidelines as a coach following his playing career, holding positions with SJSU, the College of Idaho and most recently his former CFL team, the Montreal Alouettes. "Our thoughts are with Chandler's family and loved ones as they navigate this incredibly difficult time. We extend our heartfelt condolences and offer them our full support," said a statement from Danny Maciocia, the Alouettes' general manager.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
L.A. high school football star, San José standout Chandler Jones dies at 33 in freeway accident
Chandler "the Jet" Jones, a local football legend who set records as a wide receiver at Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance and San José State University, died at age 33 in a freeway accident in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to the L.A. County medical examiner. Jones was hit by a Toyota RAV4 near the Centinela Avenue off-ramp of the 90 Freeway around 2 a.m. Sunday, the California Highway Patrol told MyNewsLA. Advertisement "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of alum, Chandler Jones '09," 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)." Jones was a star wide receiver as a San José Spartan and, after a brief stint in the pros, went on to hold coaching positions at his alma mater, as well as the College of Idaho and the Montreal Alouettes. 'Forever in our hearts, #89,' the San José State football program wrote on X. 'In loving memory of Spartan wide receiver and coach, Chandler Jones.' His former San José State football coach Brent Brennan, who now coaches at Arizona State University, said on X that his heart was broken by the news of Jones' death. Advertisement "From his freshman year as a WR, to coaching on our staff, he made @SanJoseStateFB better everyday," said Brennan. "The Jet was special. Love you brother." During his 2013 season at San José State, Jones ranked No. 1 in the Mountain West Conference in receiving yards per reception. During that season, he caught he caught 79 passes for 1,356 yards and 15 touchdowns from quarterback David Fales, who went on to play for the Chicago Bears, according to reporting from CBS Sports. Jones also ranks second on the Spartans' career leaderboard in receiving yards with 3,087. After finishing his Spartan career, Jones went on to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns practice squads in 2014. He joined the Montreal Alouettes practice squad in 2015 and played for the team in 2016, before returning to San José State as a coach in 2017. "My heart is truly broken — My good friend and my fellow coach welcomed me with open arms when we met in Idaho," wrote Arizona State University assistant football coach Greg Stewart on X. "Chandler 'The Jet' Jones was the real deal, I will always cherish my time with you my brother." Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
