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USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
55 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 55?
With 55 days till the Cardinals open the season against the Saints, we look at the players who have worn No. 55. We are counting down to the start of the 2025 regular season for the Arizona Cardinals and are less than eight weeks away. They will open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 7. That is 55 days away. As we count down the remaining days of the offseason, let's look at who has worn that number uniform over the years for the Cardinals. Who has worn No. 55? Cardinals players to wear No. 55 No. 55 currently belongs to defensive tackle Dante Stills, entering his third season in the NFL and with the Cardinals. Chandler Jones is the Cardinals' all-time sack leader, a really good No. 55. Equally good was Goode, a starting guard who made two Pro Bowls in the 60s. It has been a popular number for players were pretty good early in their career and then playing their final season or seasons for the Cardinals (Witherspoon, Porter, Marshall). Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Professional Football Coach Dead In 'Horrific' Accident At 33
Professional Football Coach Dead In 'Horrific' Accident At 33 originally appeared on The Spun. A former NFL wide receiver turned professional football coach died earlier in the week. He was just 33 years old. Advertisement Details from his death have since emerged and the former NFL wide receiver turned Canadian Football League coach died from a "horrific" car accident, according to reports. Chandler Jones, a former standout college football wide receiver who played briefly in the National Football League, was killed in a terrible car accident. He was a coach and player for the Canadian Football League's (CFL) Montreal Alouettes. Jones, who starred collegiately at San Jose State University, was killed last Sunday, June 22. Jones was killed last Sunday around 2 a. m. in Los Angeles and he reportedly died from blunt traumatic injuries, according to the medical examiner. Car accident.X. From the report: Officials with the California Highway Patrol said Jones was struck by the driver of a Toyota RAV4 on the eastbound lanes of the 90 Freeway, near the Centinela Avenue off-ramp, around 2 a.m. Sunday, June 22. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. Jones grew up in LA and was a standout at Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance. He then went on to play college football at San Jose State. He continues to hold the university's record in receptions (248) and touchdown catches (31). He was the only player in the school's history to record at least 50 receptions in each of his four seasons with the Spartans. Advertisement The Montreal Alouettes released a statement. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of former assistant defensive backs coach Chandler Jones. He was a passionate and dedicated coach whose professionalism and commitment left a lasting impression on the organization," they said. San Jose State did, too. "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)," the school said. Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of the victim. Advertisement May he rest in peace. Professional Football Coach Dead In 'Horrific' Accident At 33 first appeared on The Spun on Jun 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- CBS News
Pedestrian killed on 405 Freeway transition road near Marina del Rey
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car early Friday morning on a connector road from the southbound 405 Freeway to the westbound 90 Freeway in Culver City. The California Highway Patrol and the Culver City Fire Department responded around 4:30 a.m. to the scene, and the victim was pronounced dead at 4:42 a.m. The transition road was closed as the investigation into the collision continued, slowing morning traffic along the 405 South. The SigAlert was cancelled at 7:12 a.m. This marks the second death on the same stretch of freeway near Marina del Rey this week. On June 22, around 2 a.m., Chandler Jones, 33, a former player for the NFL and Canadian Football League, alumnus of Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance and San Jose State University, was struck by a vehicle and killed near the western end of the 90 freeway
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.
