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Ex-NFL Star Arthur Jones, Jon Jones' Brother, Dead at 39

Published: 10/03/2025

3:40 PM PT -- It's still unclear how Arthur Jones passed ... but according to new police audio TMZ Sports has obtained, it appears he might have suffered an issue with his heart on Friday morning. An official can be heard in the audio stating a 39-year-old male's "defibrillator went off" and "he…

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Who Was Arthur Jones? What to Know About Jon Jones' Late Brother

Published: 10/03/2025

Arthur Jones had plenty of ups and downs throughout his career in the NFL, which lasted for nearly a decade. The older brother of professional martial artist Jon Jones hopped between teams and even earned himself a Super Bowl ring prior to his death at the age of 39. We're going to take a look…

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Jon Jones Says He 'Absolutely Sucked' At Football, Unlike NFL Brothers

Published: 02/25/2023

Jon Jones' family is filled with Super Bowl champs, but the UFC superstar tells TMZ Sports he had zero chance of having a career on the football field -- 'cause he said he "absolutely sucked" at the sport. Of course, Jones' older brother, Arthur, played 8 seasons as a defensive tackle for the…

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NFL's Arthur Jones: I Lost 25 lbs In 3 Wks ... Here's How

Published: 08/06/2017

Arthur Jones is lean, mean and ready for an NFL return after shedding 25 freakin' pounds in 3 weeks ... and he's telling TMZ Sports how he got it done. Arthur -- Jon Jones' older bro -- is a 6-year NFL vet who's currently a free agent ... but that hasn't stopped him from stayin' in game shape.…

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Jon Jones' Brother In Backstage Confrontation with Cormier's Camp

Published: 07/28/2017

Craziness behind the scenes at the UFC 214 weigh-in Friday morning -- when Jon Jones' NFL brother, Arthur Jones, got into a heated exchange with several members of Daniel Cormier's camp. We spoke with Arthur who says 6 members of Cormier's team were running their mouths at him during the weigh-in…

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Jon Jones: I'd Love to Work with Mayweather, 'Magnificent Promoter'

Published: 07/27/2017

Jon Jones has some serious love for Floyd Mayweather -- and it seems it's just a matter of time before the UFC superstar joins The Money Team. Remember, Floyd shouted Jones out last year -- saying TMT always had his back, even when others gave Jones the cold shoulder following his legal troubles.…

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Jon Jones' Brother: 'We Jumped a Lot Of People Growing Up'

Published: 07/27/2017

Here's a scary thought ... Jon Jones, Arthur Jones and Chandler Jones teaming up to BEAT YOUR ASS at the same time. Well, it wasn't just a thought for some kids -- Arthur tells TMZ Sports the kids used to fight together growing up. It's the way they were raised. "My mom always taught us ... one…

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Jon Jones' Mother Dies After Battling Diabetes

Published: 06/13/2017

Camille Jones -- who raised 3 superstar athletes including Jon Jones -- passed away Sunday after a battle with diabetes, her family confirms. Camille's son, Arthur Jones -- an NFL lineman -- broke the sad news on social media, saying, "It's hard to [accept] the fact that my mother is not with me…

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Jon Jones Street (Play) Fighting with NFL Star Brother

Published: 01/19/2017

Here's a taste of how things would go down if UFC star Jon Jones and his NFL star brother, Arthur Jones, decided to throw down in the street ... awesome, right?! The Joneses have been hanging out as a family this week in NY -- even Cardinals star Chandler Jones is there -- and there's a lot of…

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Jon Jones -- NFL Star Brother Busted for PEDs ... Suspended 4 Games

Published: 07/22/2016

It's keeping up with the Jones' ... gone wrong. Jon Jones' NFL star brother, Arthur Jones, has been suspended 4 games for violating the league's PED policy ... this according to Ian Rapoport. The Indianapolis Colts defensive end will be suspended WITHOUT PAY. He'll return to action on October…

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NFL's Arthur Jones -- I Might Fight UFC ... After NFL Career (VIDEO)

Published: 04/23/2016

Jon Jones might have some brotherly company in the UFC ... 'cause his NFL star sibling Arthur Jones tells TMZ Sports he's considering an MMA career after his football days are over. Arthur -- a defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts -- says he's been training with Jon for years ... and came…

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UFC Champ Jon Jones -- My Brother's PLAYING In the Super Bowl!

Published: 01/25/2013

UFC wrecking machine Jon Jones isn't the only professional athlete in his family -- in fact, his older brother is a stud in the NFL ... and will be starting in the SUPER BOWL!!! Jones -- the reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion -- was out in New York yesterday when we asked about his older bro…

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