Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson Passes Away At 26

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RIP Jaylon Ferguson.

More sad news is coming out of the NFL this offseason as it has been reported by numerous outlets that Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at the age of 26. At the time of this report, a cause of death has not been reported, however, a thorough investigation is currently underway.

Ferguson was a stud at Louisiana Tech who eventually got drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the draft back in 2019. In three years, Ferguson got to play 38 games and he was there for some of the most exciting stretches in Ravens football history.

Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson Passes Away At 26
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Following the news of Ferguson's passing, the Ravens issued a statement on Twitter, expressing their grief over the news. As you will see, Ferguson had a big impact on his teammates, and he will never be forgotten.

"We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson," the Ravens wrote. "He was a kind, respectful young man with a big smile and infectious personality. We express our heartfelt condolences to Jaylon's family and friends as we mourn a life lost much too soon."


Our hearts go out to Ferguson's family and teammates during this very difficult time.

Stay tuned for developments to this story.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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