{"id":59380,"date":"2025-06-30T01:22:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T01:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=59380"},"modified":"2025-06-30T01:22:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T01:22:55","slug":"former-nfl-wide-receiver-working-as-pro-football-coach-has-died-in-horrific-car-accident-at-33-years-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=59380","title":{"rendered":"Former NFL Wide Receiver Working As Pro Football Coach Has Died In \u2018Horrific\u2019 Car Accident At 33 Years Old…"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former\u00a0NFL\u00a0wide receiver\u00a0Chandler Jones<\/a>, a professional football coach, has sadly passed away.<\/p>\n

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Jones is reported to have died in a car accident a week ago after being struck by a driver in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

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He was only 33.<\/p>\n

The former WR was a standout at San Jose State, where he was known as \u201cThe Jet\u201d for his blistering pace. He was a coach and player for the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL at the time of his death.<\/p>\n

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According to California Highway Patrol officials, per\u00a0FOX Sports, Jones was struck by the driver of a Toyota RAV4 on the eastbound lanes of the 90 freeway around 2:00 a.m. last Sunday and was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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,\u201d the Alouettes said in a statement.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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