Homer Jones, who played wide receiver for seven years in the NFL, including one season with the Cleveland Browns, passed away on Wednesday.
He was 82.
Originally selected by the Houston Oilers in the 20th round of the 1963 AFL Draft, Jones was released by the Oilers after suffering a knee injury in training camp. He accepted an offer from the New York Giants to try out with the NFL team and landed a roster spot starting in 1964.
Jones would go on to post three consecutive seasons with more than 1,000 receiving yards during his six years with the Giants, posting a career-high of 1,209 yards in 1967, the same season he led the NFL with 13 touchdowns.