Former Green Bay Packers running back Calvin Jones has died at the age of 54. Jones, a former Nebraska college football standout and a member of the Packers’ 1997 Super Bowl-winning team, was found unresponsive in his Omaha home by emergency responders. Omaha police told KETV that Jones’ death was likely caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Jones had reportedly told his neighbor about issues with his furnace, which left his home cold and prompted him to rely on a generator. Emergency responders, including police and firefighters, were called to the property after reports of a gas odor. Upon arrival, they found Jones in the basement, where he was pronounced dead.
Tragic Death
Jones was a standout player for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1990 to 1993, during which he recorded 3,166 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns. Jones entered the NFL in 1994 after being selected by the Raiders in the third round of …