Players reflect on the emotions they've experienced over the past 72 hours. Ben Margot/Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. Feliciano took that same approach when it came to battling for a starting job with the Raiders, but his hopes to land the starting right guard position with Webb an impending free agent were soon dashed when Oakland signed free agent Kelechi Osemele to a record-setting contract. Hard work paid off when Feliciano accepted a full scholarship to the University of Miami, finally ensuring he'd the security of a place to stay. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP), Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 in Glendale, Ariz. Buffalo won 34-24. But the second half of the game was a different story as the team battled back to win the game. While the Buffalo Bills were able to rest during the NFLs opening slate Sunday games after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31-10 on Thursday Night Football, former offensive lineman Jon Feliciano was making his debut with the New York Giants, a matchup he entered hours after learning his baby nephew died. Everything was how he envisioned, from the coaching staff to the facilities to the campus and community. [9], On March 13, 2019, Feliciano signed a two-year $8 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.[10]. Jon Feliciano is another play who joined that list, although his familiarity is with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. I take a lot of pride in knowing that stuff. He got the heartbreaking news when the team flight landed in Tennessee yesterday. "Of all the kids who had a reason to go the other way, he is one of them," said West, his high school football coach. [15], Feliciano was released by the Bills on March 9, 2022. When Robinson came out, Feliciano gave him the tape. Me and Gabe have more similar body types even though he's bigger and stronger than me. Her marriage deteriorated, and she got divorced when her three sons were still young. He reunites with head coach Brian Daboll (formerly Buffalo's offensive coordinator), general manager Joe Schoen (formerly Buffalo's assistant general manager), and offensive line coach Bobby Johnson, who held the same role with the Bills. (AP Photo/Ben Margot), Oakland Raiders center Jon Feliciano (76) watches pregame warmups before a Week 7 NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, October 19, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. Turns out everything is more than all right. Family doesn't stop there. He thought about the University of Miami, the only place he ever wanted to go to college. In cutting ties with Feliciano, the Bills will save $3.4 million in salary cap space next season. Getty Now Feliciano is left with memories, a tattoo depicting he and Cole together and a living symbol of their friendship in his daughter, Shawn Cole Feliciano. (AP Photo/D. If I can get through this, I don't think there will be anything in my life harder to get through.". View photos from the career of veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano. Center Jon Feliciano, right tackle Tyre Phillips, and guard Josh Ezeudu all suffered neck injuries and they were listed as out of practice Monday. Powered by. "I'm thinking I'm the right guard," said Feliciano entering his second NFL season. Giants reportedly agree to terms with OL Jon Feliciano Mar 15, 2022 at 09:10 AM Giants.com According to reports, the Giants have agreed to a deal with veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano, pending a physical. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in. The Giants.com crew breaks down the first wave of free agency. So it took some adjusting on my part.". His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. Feliciano is content to be a quality contributor to the Raiders when called upon, even if it doesn't get much attention. "So I was working my a-- off during that winter to come in and continue to build off of what I did. Rodney (Hudson), Gabe (Jackson) and K.O. Shortly after, Alicia moved back to Florida with her parents, who bought a house for them to live in. Latest on New York Giants guard Jon Feliciano including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN I was crying.". For Feliciano, his helmet and uniform may have changed, but his willingness to mix it up with opponents to make sure they know they're in for a long day remains a quintessential part of the lineman's game. Those things kept me away from everything. Now that you're gone I will keep your legacy alive I love you buddy #bornsinner pic.twitter.com/DA5mYsOUX1, - Jonathan Feliciano (@MongoFeliciano) April 11, 2017. He has his family. A gangly Feliciano, who had yet to fully grow into the 6-foot-4, 325-pound player he is today, moved to Davie, Florida, when he was 10, not long after his parents divorced. "I'm going to commit right now. "When we have a lot of jawing up front that makes me play better. (Paul Jasienski via AP). "When I got around those guys it was hard to have a bad day," he said. [11] Feliciano also earned his first Pro Bowl ballot mention. Jon Feliciano gives positive Bills update on free agency status. [12] He had nine starts. A: I first met Mark in 2015, at the East-West Shrine Game. I got to know him there. "My first year we were coming around the corner and last season we took our first steps to being relevant," Feliciano said. "He eventually broke the door in on me and started trying to hit her again," Feliciano said. He began to excel on the field and on the basketball court -- his first love -- but at home his mother was struggling to pay the bills. A: Yeah, I mean honestly when I saw that (Head Coach Brian Daboll) Dabs got the job and then I got released, it was definitely one of the teams that first came to mind, just having that familiarity with Daboll and (Offensive Line Coach) Bobby (Johnson). Perry Knotts/ 2021 Perry Knotts Photography. Former Bills Veteran Struggling Through Heartbreaking Family Death, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. "He never let on how bad it may have been," West said. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Oakland. Tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) and wide receiver . All rights reserved. And he looked me dead in the eye and said, 'I don't care.' National analysts and Bills players give their take on the state of the AFC East. Ive been struggling since, Feliciano said. However, Feliciano did admit he was feeling some type of way in the moment. Feliciano played all 60 snaps for the Giants on Sunday, and while it may have taken him a minute to collect himself, he pulled it together and put on a clutch performance. The Texans defeated the Bills in overtime, 22-19. What do the two of you bring? (Peter Read Miller via AP), Buffalo Bills guard John Feliciano (76) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. All rights reserved, Al Tielemans/2019 Al Tielemans via AP Images, Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. It literally paid off for him. There were other teams that were talking, and I believe in myself, and I believe that the center position is where I'll be best. "Jon is very quiet, when it comes to his emotions," Shannon explained. She moved to New York during his junior year of high school, while he stuck it out in Florida, hoping desperately to create a better future through football. I opened the door [to let her in] and I blocked the door.". A year later, Jon arrived at Miami, but he started doubting whether he belonged. And I'm like, 'Jon what are you doing?' She wanted him to move back to New York with her and Christopher. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. I was not fond of them paying him 'X' amount of money. "I did a good job of staying away from the bad stuff in my life, realizing that it wasn't the norm. What endeared him to the veteran linemen in front of him on the Oakland depth chart was the way he absorbed and applied what he learned. (AP Photo/Justin Edmonds), Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano (76) lines up in position against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. His father drove a bus in New York. Feliciano earned his second Pro Bowl ballot mention and was the Bills' 2020 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. "I was like, 'Thanks, Mom. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. The 6-foot-9, 320-pound lineman recently took part in the NFL's International Pathway Program in Arizona. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in Florida . "I said, 'Absolutely, of course.'". What do you know about that, and what have you been told about what the offensive line is going to look like here moving forward? It could be made into a movie.". When we start talking and start getting into it, that's where I like things to go. Football became his way out after earning a scholarship at the University of Miami. When she lost her hair, Jon asked why she wore a wig. Giants head coach Brian Daboll, the Bills former beloved offensive coordinator, was celebrated for bringing the bold decisions he made to help the Giants win their season-opener, especially going for that two-point conversion. D. Ross Cameron/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. The Bills head coach prioritized the health of Damar Hamlin and his players over football after experiencing a life-changing event on Monday night. So he took things on his own and added them to his game. The hero in Feliciano's story, especially during a difficult period in his last two years of high school, was Cole. "I wanted to be the guy to bring my family together and not tell the dark secrets of my family.". @MongoFeliciano prayers goes out to you and your family! [2], Feliciano sat out his true Freshman season, participating on the practice squad. "I have my wife, Sean -- although he's gone now -- Josh and my dad, and they've helped me," Feliciano said. Feliciano was a three-time All-ACC honorable mention selection at Miami, where he started 46 of 48 games for the Hurricanes. ", How Bills HC Sean McDermott shifted leadership opportunities to his players after he set the culture at One Bills Drive, The Bills are 20-5 in their last 25 regular season games in Buffalo and 3-0 in home playoff games during that stretch. She took Jon to lunch and delivered the news. After spending a few days at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Brandon Beane got to know the true heroes who saved Damar Hamlin's life. "My first impression was who is this big guy with tattoos of cartoon characters who is trying to fight everyone with his attitude," Jackson told Buffalobills.com. All rights reserved. That junkyard dog had fought damn near everybody in practice. He is from a tight-knit, big Italian family; his paternal grandparents were both Italian immigrants from Sicily, while his maternal grandparents were Puerto Rican. A: Going back to my Oakland days, I had a guy, (Arizona Cardinals Center) Rodney Hudson, who's a top-tier, one-two center, the last 10 years. Golden said. Feliciano can earn an additional $1.5 million in vesting guarantees with 5th day the 2022 and 2023 league years. "Rodney taught me how to be more of a student of the game with little tricks. It kept him from stewing about being a backup. Contract base value is $14.4 million with $4.4 million guaranteed at signing. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. His brother turned 18 only a few months after Feliciano first struggled to pull on football pads. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP). "I've been through a lot," she told him. she recalled. "He has great work ethic not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. The 27-year-old tight end reunites with OC Mike Kafka after the two spent the 2020 season together in Kansas City. He was violent.". He's the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. "He's tough, he's durable, and he's versatile, and that's a great combination to have," Golden said. https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/13/new-york-giants-jon-feliciano-dealing-with-tragic-loss-of-nephew/, Giants open as 2.5-point home favorites vs. Panthers, Saquon Barkley resurgence is precisely what Giants needed, Cowboys' Dak Prescott won't play vs. Giants in Week 3, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "Ive been struggling since," Feliciano said. Former Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano played through a devastating family loss during his debut with the New York Giants. In 2015, he was drafted by Raiders. He made his final collegiate career start in the Duck Commander Independence Bowl against South Carolina, helping lead the Hurricane offense to 422 total yards. "When he was young, he was super-clumsy," Palmer said, but recalled Feliciano's friendliness as unchanged. Jon always loved football, but he could not afford to play in the local Optimist league. He got the news shortly after arriving in Tennessee on Sunday. Throughout these formative years, Feliciano dealt with periods of homelessness and hunger. "He would beat me up," Feliciano said. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) defends against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Christian Covington (95) during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Kevin Terrell via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. He gave me that look and I kind of looked back at him and said, F-yeah. All rights reserved. Originally a fourth-round selection by the Raiders in the 2015 NFL Draft, Feliciano has played in 82 regular-season games with 39 starts. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP), Buffalo Bills guard jon Feliciano (76) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard park, N.Y., Sunday Sept. 12, 2021. A look at the latest unconfirmed media buzz and rumors with free agency getting underway this week. On December 11, he was put into action. The 6-foot-4, 243-pound Akins spent his first four seasons with the Houston Texans, who originally selected him in the third round (98th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Feliciano is married to his wife, Shannon, with whom he shares two children. In short, Feliciano is determined to win every snap, and is not shy about finishing someone on a play and then telling them about it. [16], On March 16, 2022, Feliciano signed a one year contract with the New York Giants. . Jon Feliciano: My parents both have a lot of tattoos. See Full Boxscore. "There are some things I'm finding out now that you had a clue about but you didn't know to what extreme.". Feliciano, 6-4 and 325 pounds, has started 26 regular-season games at right guard, 11 at left guard, and two at center. On November 6, 2021, a calf injury caused him to be put on injured reserve. Kevin Sabitus/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Jon wanted to quit school to take care of her. "After a few plays Mike Daniels comes over to me and says, 'Hey, you all better talk to this rookie! The battles are intense and the language is colorful. Reportedly it could land between $180-185 million, right where . Feliciano visited whenever he could, but his friend steadily deteriorated while in a coma. According to Feliciano, his mother had coached him on what to say if he was questioned. Though Feliciano remembers other incidents when his brother was physically aggressive, none escalated to the point of police involvement. "I was really upset about it, but I didn't want to let my mother or younger brother know how much it was bothering me," Jon said. Our thoughts go out to Feliciano and his family during this tragic time. Rick Osentoski/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. (Cooper Neill via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up on the line of scrimmage during in an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. But Feliciano looks back now with regret at another aspect of the incident. ", "Are you sure?" Cole, Feliciano and Palmer got matching tattoos: "KMO" -- for "King's Manor originals." Feliciano allowed zero sacks on the season. Instead, he grew up idolizing Ray Lewis and Sean Taylor and dreamed about playing tight end for the Canes. New York Giants fans are still reeling over the teams upset of the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but not everyone is reeling in the same direction. Officially joining the team in 2011, he played in 10 games, starting eight of them. "I'm committing to Miami. Can you talk about that transition? In 2020, James became the first NFL player with at least three receptions of 40+ yards in a game since Kansas City's Tyreek Hill in 2017 and the first member of the 49ers to do so since Jerry Rice in 1995. I'm a bit taller, but I try to emulate Gabe's style. : @NFLonFOX & Giants App pic.twitter.com/pWExffHNTd, New York Giants (@Giants) September 11, 2022. All rights reserved. "What I deserve is for you to stay in school.". (AP Photo/Charles Krupa), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) on offense during the second quarter of the NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Denver. Hes the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. (Kevin Terrell via AP), Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) runs during a week 2 preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. Jon Feliciano #76 of the Buffalo Bills in action against the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 15, 2019 in East Rutherford. Parents: Not Available: Wife: Not Available: Sibling: Not Available: Children: Not Available : Jon Feliciano Net Worth. Taking to his social media account via Twitter, Feliciano sent a goodbye message out: It's been great Buff Jonathan Feliciano (@MongoFeliciano) March 9, 2022 Moments later, a report from the Buffalo News stated that the Bills released the 30-year-old.. Jon Feliciano spent nights in a condemned mobile home. 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