The Baltimore Ravens went through one of the saddest days in franchise history on Wednesday, learning of the deaths of both a current and a former player in Jaylon Ferguson and Tony Siragusa. Ferguson was just 26 years old, while Siragusa was 55.
Both were loved by their teammates and coaches, and in the hours following their passings many current and former members of the Baltimore organization released statements sharing their memories of the players. Outside linebacker Tyus Bowser, offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and safety Tony Jefferson II were a few of the players to release statements about what Ferguson meant to them, alongside head coach John Harbaugh.
Ravens Head coach John Harbaugh and teammates of Jaylon Ferguson have released statements on the news of his passing. pic.twitter.com/lZQDg4WXGz
— Kyle Phoenix Barber (@KylePBarber) June 22, 2022
John Harbaugh’s statement on passing of Jaylon Ferguson: “Jaylon was a good-hearted, gentle person who loved his family and his team. He was a joy to talk with and be around every day. You always wanted to see and talk to ‘Ferg.’”
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) June 22, 2022
Ravens safety Tony Jefferson on Jaylon Ferguson: “Before I left after minicamp in the locker room, he expressed how he was ready to have a big year, and I believed it was going to be his best season as a Raven. He will be watching over us, I know it.”
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) June 22, 2022
Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley on Jaylon Ferguson:
“Going against him in practice, he would always tell me when I was doing a good job, even when it meant it was against himself. … He was so excited every time he had a new kid who was about to be born. He always talked about them.”
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) June 22, 2022
For Sirgusa, an outpouring of former teammates and coaches shared statements of what they remember most about the Super Bowl champion, including Steve and Renee Bisciotti, Ozzie Newsome, Brian Billick, Ray Lewis, Jamal Lewis and others.
Final two on the press release. pic.twitter.com/MyYmsWBdNg
— Kyle Phoenix Barber (@KylePBarber) June 22, 2022
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti called Siragusa a “special person and clearly one of the most popular players in Ravens history.”
Former Ravens DC Marvin Lewis said: “With Tony as a friend and teammate, you needed no other. He played and lived life to the fullest.”— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) June 22, 2022
“Tony’s larger-than-life personality made an enormous impact on our organization and throughout the Baltimore community.”
They called it “a tremendously sad day” for the team. “We appreciate everyone who has expressed an outpouring of support for our players, coaches and staff.”
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) June 22, 2022
Ray Lewis on passing of former teammate and close friend Tony Siragusa: “This is a tough one. I love Goose like a brother. From the first day we met, I knew that life was different. I knew he was someone who would change my life forever.”
Quote courtesy of Ravens— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) June 22, 2022