Ex Buccaneers WR Dies at 33 in Traffic Accident
Ex Buccaneers WR Dies at 33 in Traffic Accident originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Former NFL and CFL wide receiver Chandler Jones was killed over the weekend in a pedestrian-car accident in Los Angeles.
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Jones spent time on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad in 2014 and 2015 before moving on to Canada and the CFL and then coached in the Canadian league where he won a Grey Cup with the Montreal Allouettes in 2023 as the team's defensive backs coach.
Jones played college ball at San Jose State before spending time with the Bucs, Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns.
Tributes from all across the country and the football world came pouring in after the news broke.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of former assistant defensive backs coach Chandler Jones," the Alouettes said in a team statement. "He was a passionate and dedicated coach whose professionalism and commitment left a lasting impression on the organization."
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'Our thoughts are with Chandler's family and loved ones as they navigate this incredibly difficult time,' Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia said in a statement this week. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences and offer them our full support.'
"Forever in our hearts, #89 In loving memory of Spartan wide receiver and coach, Chandler Jones," San Jose State, his college alma mater, posted in a tribute Monday on X.
"We join San Jose State in mourning the loss of Chandler Jones. Our deepest condolences to his family, teammates, and the Spartan community," the Mountain West Conference posted on X.
"Gone but never forgotten. One of the best human beings to ever step foot on campus at SJSU. Rest in Peace, Chandler Jones," Barstool San Jose State wrote.
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"It is with great sadness that we share the passing of alum, Chandler Jones '09," his high school alma mater, Bishop Montgomery High School, posted on Facebook. "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 33 years old.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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