Calvin Jones, a former Nebraska football standout and NFL Super Bowl champion, has passed away at the age of 54. According to reports, he died Wednesday from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, though an official cause of death is still pending an autopsy. Jones was found dead in his basement after a neighbor reported a gas odor, and officers arrived at his home. A close family friend mentioned that Jones had been experiencing furnace issues and was using a generator to heat his house.
Jones played for Nebraska from 1991 to 1993 under legendary head coach Tom Osborne, where he formed half of the “We-Back” duo with Derek Brown. During his time with the Cornhuskers, Jones helped the team to a 29-6-1 record, including a close loss to Florida State in the 1993 national championship game, 18-16. Over his career, Jones accumulated 3,153 rushing yards, 40 rushing touchdowns, and 24 receptions for 304 yards and two touchdowns. He was named Big 8 Offensive Player of the Year in 1992.
Jones went on to sign with the Green Bay Packers for the 1996 NFL season and won Super Bowl XXXI, though he only played in one game without any rushing attempts or receptions. In 2004, he was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.
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