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Former Ravens defensive lineman Arthur Jones, a member of the franchise’s Super Bowl XLVII-winning squad, died Friday morning, according to officials. He was 39.

Medical personnel were dispatched to Jones’ home in Central New York’s Onondaga County around 11 a.m. in response to a medical emergency, according to a police spokesperson. Jones had a preexisting medical condition, the spokesperson said, and he was pronounced dead at his home.

There were no signs of foul play. Syracuse.com reported that emergency personnel were called to Jones’ home after his defibrillator went off.

“We are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jones’ sudden passing,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement Friday. Jones played for the team from 2010-13 before signing with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014. He ended his career in 2017 with Washington’s NFL franchise.

“Arthur’s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered. His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others. He was kind, courteous and enthusiastic — always displaying a love for family, teammates and friends."

Jones was the older brother of former UFC heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones and former NFL defensive end Chandler Jones, a four-time Pro Bowl selection.

The Ravens drafted Arthur Jones in the fifth round in 2010. He appeared in 46 games over four seasons in Baltimore, starting 20. He finished his Ravens career with 120 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss.

In the Ravens’ Super Bowl win over the 49ers, Jones recovered a fumble and had a sack of San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick just before the lights went out inside the Superdome in New Orleans. Jones also went viral the following summer for his giddy run toward an ice cream truck after a Ravens practice.

“Gonna miss you my guy,” former Ravens teammate Haloti Ngata tweeted.

“Rest easy big fella you will be missed,” tweeted Vonta Leach, another former teammate in Baltimore.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a statement that “Art’s positive energy and infectious enthusiasm made him a beloved part of our organization.”

“Art was truly a remarkable person,” Harbaugh said. “A dedicated teammate, a relentless worker, and someone any coach would be proud to lead. His love for life, generous spirit, and radiant smile left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. He had a genuine gift for connecting with people, bringing joy to the locker room and beyond, and his presence was a source of light within our team and the Baltimore community.”

In March 2014, Jones signed a five-year contract with the Colts worth over $30 million. He struggled with injuries over the remainder of his career, recording just 1.5 sacks in Indianapolis and Washington.

Jones was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing-substances policy. He later apologized.

“I’m on a mission, and I’m sticking with my mission to come here and dominate and play at a high level,” Jones told reporters at the time, according to NFL.com. “I apologize to the organization, more importantly my teammates and the fans, and I appreciate all of their support, too. It’s a small thing, another thing I’ve got to get through, but I’ll get through this and when October comes I’ll be fresh, I’ll be healthy and I’ll be ready to dominate.”

After retiring in 2018, Jones helped open a fitness and recovery facility in Fayetteville, New York, where he was living in 2019. He reportedly lived in Pompey, and his son, Arthur Jones IV, is a sophomore defensive lineman in high school.

“RIP Art,” tweeted Ravens senior defensive assistant and secondary coach Chuck Pagano, who coached Jones in Baltimore and Indianapolis. “My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. Grateful for my time and friendship with Art! Gone way too soon. Life is so fragile.”

This story has been updated.