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NFL team sews in pocket so star player can run with his father's ashes

Story at a glance

  • Green Bay Packers’ running back Aaron Jones has worn a pendant around his neck containing his dad’s ashes during games since his death in April.
  • He briefly lost the medallion during a Week 2 home game against the Detroit Lions.
  • Packers’ staff sewed a special pocket in his jersey so he can keep his dad close during games.

The Green Bay Packers have come up with a creative way for star running back Aaron Jones to keep his late father’s ashes close to him while he’s on the field.