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Former SU defensive tackle Arthur Jones retires from NFL

Former Syracuse football star Arthur Jones announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after playing for eight years and three different teams.

"From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and every coach throughout my career, and tell you that I would have never made it this far without your positive energy and guidance," Jones wrote on Instagram. "To my fans, and the communities of Baltimore, Indianapolis, and DC, it's because of you guys that these places are so special. I'm so grateful for my teammates and the brotherhood that I have been privileged to be apart of.