As much as Jones gave the Ravens, the Ravens also gave back to Jones. They brought him in after the Houston Texans cut ties following a 2011 playoff gaffe in, of all places, Baltimore.

When Jones first arrived, Newsome told him to "be yourself, just don't get in trouble."

A comedian with a very unique personality, Jones became a star in Baltimore. After winning the Super Bowl, he became a nationwide darling on "Dancing With The Stars."

"[The Ravens] helped me become a better person and a man because they gave you a lot of responsibility, but they didn't have a leash on you," Jones said.

"They let you be yourself on and off the field as long as you show up and do your work and do what you have to do. You can't ask for no more as a player. If you can be yourself, you can play the best ball you can."

Jones' fun personality, end zone dances and kind heart endeared him to fans. The family of Coby Rosemore, a young boy Jones befriended who recently died of brain cancer, was in attendance at Friday's press conference.

Jones spent the first five years of his career as a Houston Texan. He split the 2015 season, his final in the NFL, between the San Diego Chargers and Steelers. Jones played in Mexico as part of the National Arena League last year, and returned a kick for a touchdown in his first game.

But no place felt like home more than Baltimore.