The New York Giants were pursuing Baltimore Ravens dual threat wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones. Apparently Jones was even on his way to meet with the Giants over dinner when suddenly and abruptly deciding to turn around, go to the airport and fly back to Baltimore.
Jacoby Jones was on his way to dinner in New York when he told his cab driver to take him to the airport. He was coming "home."
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 13, 2014
Jacoby said he decided to wanted to return to #Ravens because it's the one place where he could truly be himself.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 13, 2014
There is also a report that Jones turned down more money elsewhere to remain with the Ravens.
Thought Jacoby Jones visiting the Giants today was a leverage play. Turns out, he turned down more money elsewhere to stay in Baltimore
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
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