Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson Has Died

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Wednesday morning that linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died.  He was 26.

The statement from the team read, "We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Jaylon Ferguson.  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."

We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/ylBvLEzjer

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 22, 2022

We are heartbroken to hear of the tragic loss of Jaylon Ferguson. The NFL family sends our deepest condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/LYEHSrB7JY

— NFL (@NFL) June 22, 2022

According to WBALTV, the Baltimore City police confirmed that Ferguson was the victim in a "questionable death."  Officers were called to the 400 block of Ilchester Avenue around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday night.  The death is still being investigated.

Ferguson's girlfriend, Doni Smith, reacted to his death on social media....

How am I going to tell my babies.

— . (@doniquiaa) June 22, 2022

This not real.

— . (@doniquiaa) June 22, 2022

Jay i just need to hold you baby

— . (@doniquiaa) June 22, 2022