Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones is apparently in good spirits after a bout with a scary illness. Jones missed the past few weeks with a viral infection near his heart, but the Baltimore Sun says that the infection is now cleared up.
Arthur Jones injury: Ravens DE has viral infection near his heart
Arthur Jones had a viral infection near his heart cleared up and he hopes to be back on the football field soon.
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Jones has been out since the third preseason game with the illness. It initially raised a few concerns, but head coach John Harbaugh said it wasn’t anything serious.
The team is looking to ease Jones back into football shape, getting him on an exercise and practice regimen to watch his conditioning.
There is still no timetable for his return, but Jones is in a good mood on social media:
Thank you Lord for the amazing news today. I don't know where I would be with out you. :-)
— Arthur Jones (@Artj97) September 7, 2013
Thank you everyone who kept me in there prayers. The big man upstairs answered.Someone must of called him Verizon .Can you hear me now!haha
— Arthur Jones (@Artj97) September 7, 2013
Jones recorded 4.5 sacks, 47 tackles and a forced fumble as a starter for the Ravens last season. Marcus Spears will take his place on the line until he is ready to return.
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