Emergency Medical Services responded to Jones’ home in Syracuse, New York, shortly before 11 am local time on Friday, according to News Channel 9.

His pacemaker had reportedly gone off, automatically alerting his doctor but he has already passed away by the time EMS arrived on the scene. Jones had a pre-existing heart condition.

Arthur Jones, a defensive lineman who won a Super Bowl with the Ravens, has  died at 39 - Yahoo Sports

Jones spent four seasons with the Ravens after being picked by the team in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft, before enjoying brief stints with the Indianapolis Colts and the formerly-named Washington Redskins.

It was in Baltimore where he got his hands on a Super Bowl ring, after helping the team defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 showpiece.

The Baltimore Ravens have announced Super Bowl-winning defender Arthur Jones has died

The Baltimore Ravens have announced Super Bowl-winning defender Arthur Jones has died

Jones is the older brother of UFC legend Jon Jones (left) and ex-NFL star Chandler Jones

Jones is the older brother of UFC legend Jon Jones (left) and ex-NFL star Chandler Jones

The defensive end helped Baltimore defeat the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl XLVII

The defensive end helped Baltimore defeat the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl XLVII

Jones sacked 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in the dying seconds of that triumph in New Orleans , where he also registered a fumble recovery to earn himself a special place in Baltimore history.

‘We are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jones’s sudden passing,’ Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement on Friday.

‘Arthur’s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered. His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others.

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‘He was kind, courteous and enthusiastic – always displaying a love for family, teammates and friends.

‘We send our deepest condolences to the Jones family and all who loved Arthur.’

In his four years with the Ravens, Jones started 20 games and produced a total of 173 tackles and 10 sacks. In his final two seasons he posted 100 tackles and 8.5 of those sacks.

The former Syracuse college star never reached the same heights in Indianapolis or Washington, where he made a combined 12 appearances before eventually hanging up his cleats.