He had no reason to be down, not when he was playing the game his brother never could. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) on the sideline against the Detroit Lions during an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Detroit. Cole's role in Feliciano's journey took a tragic turn last year. "I said, 'Absolutely, of course.'". Buy Bills Tickets. According to Jon, Feliciano's mother, Alicia, took his brother out to celebrate with friends. I honestly think it's my best position, and I'm just really excited to finally get to show what I've got. "When we have a lot of jawing up front that makes me play better. "I went to school a few days after and they pulled me into the office," Feliciano said. Cornerbacks Adoree' Jackson (knee) and Fabian Moreau (oblique) were also out with reports indicating that Jackson is going to miss a month or more. The lineman's journey to the Giants comes full circle with his dad, a former MTA bus driver. She wanted to move far away, so she left her family and home in New York with $300 in her pocket and a car worth $200 and headed to Florida. [2], Feliciano sat out his true Freshman season, participating on the practice squad. The only thing different is the fifth-year lineman is finally a starter on Buffalo's offensive line. He talks a lot, and for some reason, Jon being Jon, he wanted to pick a fight. Feliciano, 6-4 and 325 pounds, has started 26 regular-season games at right guard, 11 at left guard, and two at center. While Webb missed out on becoming Davis official backup, that role went to another former Bills player, Tyrod Taylor. Now he's playing professionally as an adaptable lineman for the Oakland Raiders. To read this story in Spanish, go here to ESPNDeportes.com. Q: Can you talk about your relationship with Bobby Johnson and how close you guys are? Catching the eye of coach Tommie Robinson, he was given a scholarship to play for the University of Miami. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. When she worked nights, Jon would take care of his little brother, cooking him dinner or helping with homework. "Do you want to talk to your mom about it? Former Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano did not make any type of comment saying he was happy the team lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in dramatic fashion during the postseason. "There are some things I'm finding out now that you had a clue about but you didn't know to what extreme.". John Amis/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. She told him her hairdresser was at fault. Even if he had the money, he had no way to get there. "He was headed home and he went into the guard rail.". My friends helped me to get to that point.". Late in the preseason, the Giants scooped up the Bills recently cut cornerbacks Olaijah Griffin and Nick McCloud, along with Jack Anderson, Buffalos seventh-round pick from the 2021 draft. "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. Jon Feliciano contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. If Feliciano wanted to change his fate, he would have to do it himself. All rights reserved. All rights reserved, Peter Read Miller/Peter Read Miller, 2020, Adrian Kraus/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. [3], In May 2014, Feliciano graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelors degree in Human Resources Management. He doesn't know who he's messing with! However, Feliciano did admit he was feeling some type of way in the moment. Doctors told Alicia Feliciano that her son would never play sports. [4], In his final season with the Hurricanes, Feliciano started 12 games, splitting time between left guard, left tackle, and right tackle. He wanted to try to manage on his own. "I would just focus on school and playing football and playing basketball. When fall camp opened, Feliciano competed for a starting job. She went to treatments alone and would come home with a smile, tuck her kids into bed and then scream in pain through the night. He is no longer maintaining a cultural tradition of suppression. "I was like, 'Thanks, Mom. When it was time for his opportunity to come, he was prepared. "I feel like now is the time that I can help some kids who might be going through something similar.". While Dorsey admitted he wasnt able to watch the game live, as he doesnt have the NFL Sunday Ticket, the coach will be studying film of the matchup in depth this week, as the Bills next tilt is against the Titans on Monday Night Football. (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. All rights reserved. A: I first met Mark in 2015, at the East-West Shrine Game. He finished that season with the overall grade of 84%. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP). Me and Gabe have more similar body types even though he's bigger and stronger than me. Whether it was taking up football in high school to get bigger and stronger so he wouldn't feel helpless around his older brother who would beat him up or taking on any defensive lineman who wanted to scrap in the league, Feliciano was ready to scratch and claw. Hes the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. Feliciano is married to his wife, Shannon, with whom he shares two children. Players reflect on the emotions they've experienced over the past 72 hours. Feliciano had no idea what to expect. I could have helped you.' (Kevin Sabitus via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) gets set to block during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. He played basketball, not football -- except for video games of the sport. All rights reserved. A look at the latest unconfirmed media buzz and rumors with free agency getting underway this week. But due to COVID-19, the salary cap is set to drop. Jon Feliciano getting out to the second level and sealing that LB off was awesome Barkleys burst is BACK #NYG, Cash in on NFL Wild Card Weekend: Bet $5, Get $150 in Free Bets, Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) September 12, 2022, Hard to comprehend how a person can perform under those circumstances, one person tweeted, while one man wrote, Oh my god props to him for playing man thats rough as hell wishing him the best.. Feliciano was already big for his age but kept growing when Cole and Palmer dubbed him "Mongo," short for "humongous," never dreaming the nickname would stick all the way to the NFL. She would always say, 'I don't want to be a bad mother,' and I'd tell her, 'Mom, you're not a bad mother. She wanted to provide for her children, but she no longer could when Jon was a junior and their house was condemned. And part of convincing people that he could be a starter would be rooted in making the most of every chance he had to be on the field. His mother was outraged. He got the news shortly after arriving in Tennessee on Sunday. His father, who has maintains a presence in Jon's life, flew down from New York for the ceremony, attending with his brothers, grandparents and, of course, Alicia, grateful to be alive to see Jon walk across the stage. I knew I was always going to get some. 2023 The Buffalo Bills. Following the Giants stunning 21-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on September 11, The Athletics Dan Duggan tweeted, Giants center Jon Feliciano was playing with a heavy heart today. So, from those first four years, I got to learn center and I really fell in love with it. (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. Feliciano quickly came to realize he had a rare opportunity to learn the finer points of his craft first hand from three Pro Bowl linemen, and a fellow guard who probably would have a Pro Bowl on his resume were it not for his teammates who were named themselves. But the second half of the game was a different story as the team battled back to win the game. Originally a fourth-round selection by the Raiders in the 2015 NFL Draft, Feliciano has played in 82 regular-season games with 39 starts. He played college football at Miami.[1][2]. After the first spring, he went in for his exit interview with Golden. After former Bills executive Joe Schoen became the Giants general manager, and Daboll was named head coach, Buffalos former offensive line coach Bobby Johnson followed them to New York, as did several players, including Feliciano and quarterback Davis Webb. I didn't want to put more pressure on my mother with me being upset or letting her know I was upset. Ive been struggling since, Feliciano said. A post shared by Jon Plump CaramelFeliciano (@jonathanfeliciano), Fans across the league sent well wishes to Feliciano and his family. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) in a three-point stance on the line of scrimmag during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Everything will be all right.". Jeffrey T. Barnes/2021.Associated Press. "She told me, 'I've had breast cancer the last few months, but I'm OK,'" Jon said. The team has stumbled to a 2-3 start this season, but Feliciano has contributed in every game. Powered by. "Ive been struggling since," Feliciano said. She and Jon decided on a slightly different spelling of their friend's first name. (Cooper Neill via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) plays against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks a defender in an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. Along with Palmer, they formed a buddy trio, playing outdoors on the hardcourt and inside with their video games. KK: . "No matter what you're going through, you'll get through it if you keep a positive attitude and work hard. "I had to get Sean's approval to date Jon.". The Raiders went 12-3 in 2016, their best record in 14 years, but an injury to quarterback Derek Carr in the final game of the regular season contributed to a quick exit from the playoffs. At Feliciano's wedding, Cole was the best man and toasted the happy couple. "I looked at my mom and said, 'Yes.'". Feliciano looked at him and thought, "Do you see what I see? I would have liked to know that a few months ago. Houston won 22-19 in overtime. 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. 4. The Bills defeated the Broncos 48-19. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez), Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Kelechi Osemele (70) celebrates with offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during a week 3 NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 28-20. It's not unlike what former Oakland linemate Gabe Jackson witnessed in Feliciano's first start as a rookie in 2015. In April 2008, prosecutors declined to pursue the case. His brother turned 18 only a few months after Feliciano first struggled to pull on football pads. We've been in the league for seven years now, so watching film, whenever you know a guy, it always makes film a lot easier to watch, so you can watch them, especially if you guys are playing, at the time I was playing the same position as him. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. Alicia was diagnosed with cancer again several years ago and had her uterus removed. Getty You won it for your nephew today. Somehow, he thought, I have to get there. "He was a smart guy," said Jackson. He's had to come up the hard way and he's worked his a-- off to have a great career. To know a joke and a smile helps someone who is hurting. Jon wanted to go back home to help her, but Alicia refused, adamant that he finish college. you learn quick that there are some people who do things that you just can't do. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. Along with starring at Miami, Feliciano became the first in his family to graduate college, completing his degree in human resources management. I've been in a lot of people's ears for a lot of years trying to get into the center position. "I have my wife, Sean -- although he's gone now -- Josh and my dad, and they've helped me," Feliciano said. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec.. 19, 2020, in Denver. The Titans won 34-31. When we start talking and start getting into it, that's where I like things to go. National analysts and Bills players give their take on the state of the AFC East. [3] Despite having received offers from the University of Akron, Florida International University and San Diego State University, to name a few, Felicianos heart was set on being a Hurricane. pic.twitter.com/W4e0qJFpNy, Dan Fetes (@danfetes) September 11, 2022. Jon thought it would be best if he stayed in Florida and kept playing football, hoping to get a scholarship. The Bills beat the Cowboys 26-15. He didn't start playing football until the ninth grade, when he was recognized for his size and natural ability. The Broncos won the game 24-6. As Josh Allen drops back to pass, Jon Feliciano is on a seek and destroy mission. All rights reserved, Duane Burleson/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. A: Not at all. Encouraged by his best friend Sean Cole and accompanied by his coach Rashad West, Feliciano attended the 2008 University of Miami spring scrimmage with his highlight tape in hand. The position breakdown of those 43 starts is 30 at right guard, 11 at left guard and two at center. Jon Feliciano, the starting left guard for the Buffalo Bills, works his ass off in the gym all year round to ensure his body can handle the slog of a 17-game season. Feliciano said he will never forget one night in particular. He entered into an agreement to work for the New York Giants for a single season on March 16, 2022. Who Are Jon Feliciano Parents? Sometimes he might have a question and ask me why I did this or that. May 20, 2022 11:27 am ET. [2], Considered a three-star recruit and number 19 offensive guard by Scout.com, he was also considered a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and ranked as the 55th best offensive tackle in the nation. One person tweeted, Damn! "He eventually broke the door in on me and started trying to hit her again," Feliciano said. 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. Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) September 12, 2022. ", Golden saw much more. and I was devastated. "The one thing I don't worry about is having to tell anybody st about Jon Feliciano," Smith said sternly. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP), Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates with offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) after throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tackle Donald Penn (72) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. His older brother was not always around, so it was up to Jon to be the man of the house. 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. 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. Jon and Alicia struggle to reveal all the details of their past, but it has shaped them both. "I'm going to commit right now. Feliciano once again earned All-ACC honorable mention from the ACSMA. Even went out in motion and ran a couple of routes. He has also started four postseason games, all with Buffalo after joining the team in 2019. A: Yeah, so it started when I was a rotational guy and Bobby did the goal-line plays, so every week he would draw up the goal line plays and he started looking out for me and putting me in as a fullback, or tight end, basically just looking out for me and putting me in anywhere he could. Alicia moved back to Florida with her parents, who bought a house for them to live in. I believe the same thing watching (Quarterback Daniel Jones) Danny Dimes play. Latest on C Jon Feliciano including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com His inspirational tale includes a supporting cast and support system to match or beat any sports movie. Jon Feliciano gives positive Bills update on free agency status. Doug Murray/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) waves during an NFL game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. ", 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. ', Brian Daboll: Leader of men. The first one I got on the day I signed my letter of intent to play for Miami. The battles are intense and the language is colorful. Cole and his family took in Feliciano many nights when the power to Feliciano's trailer got turned off, leaving him to camp out in his own home. All rights reserved. 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. Those things kept me away from everything. Feliciano also hopes his story, in its entirety, may help a child in a situation like the one he once found himself. 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. He got the heartbreaking news when the team flight landed in Tennessee yesterday. "My first year we were coming around the corner and last season we took our first steps to being relevant," Feliciano said. Teammates, coaches and childhood friends paint the picture of Hamlin's inspiring character. A year later, Jon arrived at . According to Feliciano, his mother had coached him on what to say if he was questioned. (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. I think when my new teammates saw that for the first time they didn't understand what was going on.". "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. "He's that dog you just leave out and no matter what comes along that dog is either going to run it off or kill himself trying. It's been a work in progress for a long time here. But there were times I didn't know what house I'd be able to stay at," he said. [13], Feliciano entered the 2021 season as the Bills starting left guard. "His play says it fine by itself. The offensive lineman used football growing up as an escape and to escape. Her youngest son, Christopher, had even more health problems. Football became his way out after earning a scholarship at the University of Miami. Technically, he had a home, but it was condemned. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. "When he was young, he was super-clumsy," Palmer said, but recalled Feliciano's friendliness as unchanged. All rights reserved. Neighbors called the police, who came and took Feliciano's brother to jail. "Jon has earned the respect of both players and coaches, and he is a very important part of the depth and chemistry of the offensive line," Tice stated. The Packers won 20-12. Why the Bills are ecstatic to get Tre'Davious White's leadership back and what the team is doing to make sure he's ready to go for his first game back. He worked for it. One of Jos's most memorable moments was on December 1, 1987 when he joined other entertainment legends in having his star permanently implanted on the world-renowned "Hollywood Walk of Fame.". I wanted to work out so that I could fight back. His nasty demeanor on the field was developed at the U. Come OTA practices however, Feliciano's 'fight back' nature melted away. Shannon readily agreed to the tribute. Feliciano, 6-4 and 325 pounds, played the past three seasons in Buffalo under Brian Daboll. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. The Giants.com crew breaks down the first wave of free agency. Feliciano and West initially wanted to sneak down to the field when the game ended, but there were too many people to make it far. "Without those guys, I wouldn't have made it," Feliciano said, referring to Cole and Palmer's positive influences in difficult surroundings. "It was really hard.". All rights reserved. Feliciano also credited veteran offensive line coaches Mike Tice and Tom Cable in Oakland for helping him develop his personal game. How safe is your neighborhood? You've got to make all of the calls for the guys around you. Feliciano can earn an additional $1.5 million in vesting guarantees with 5th day the 2022 and 2023 league years. Broward County Court records indicate Feliciano's brother entered a plea of "not guilty" at his arraignment. Feliciano is content to be a quality contributor to the Raiders when called upon, even if it doesn't get much attention. 2022 New York Giants. (Al Tielemans via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Cody Ford (70) and offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) line up for a play against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, New York. Feliciano and his mother, in town from New York at the time, went down to Coral Gables. Matt Durisko/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. "I've never been vocal about [it]," he said, explaining that, given his culture and upbringing, he felt an obligation to keep silent. Cole, Feliciano and Palmer got matching tattoos: "KMO" -- for "King's Manor originals." All the years of hiding the truth took a toll on Feliciano's relationship with his mother. For 2017, the Raiders have the attitude of a team on the cusp of greater things. GettyDavis Webb #12 of the New York Giants drops back to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. "He's tough, he's durable, and he's versatile, and that's a great combination to have," Golden said. "They helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel," he said. He was placed on injured reserve on November 6, 2021 with a calf injury. ", Squaaaaaaaaad pic.twitter.com/Nwmuzw74BI. On days he felt too proud to ask for another favor, he went back to the condemned house, with no water or power. (AP Photo/D. "You could see early on that he was a very humble kid from a humble background, lunch-pail ethic, and [he was] grateful for the opportunity to be here.". Feliciano, to this day, considers the what-ifs, in terms of growing up living free from the fear of such volatile outbursts. Despite his young age at the time, he was a constant source of support for Feliciano in Davie. His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. (Ric Tapia 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. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. I know he's a hell of a player and I know he's a nasty little guy. All rights reserved. Feliciano's nickname is "Mongo," which was given to him by his late friend Sean Cole. He thought about the University of Miami, the only place he ever wanted to go to college. His other brother is Rafael Feliciano, and his younger brother is Chris Feliciano. Both returned home intoxicated. At first, I hated him. She never had a steady job but made ends meet, always making sure her children were clean and fed. His wanting to play football wasn't merely to earn popularity. Feliciano described. You better talk to this rookie!' "All of them. He wants Shawn Cole Felciano, his daughter, to know about Sean Cole, his dear friend. That's just who he is. The Bills defeated the Seahawks 44-34. 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. Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. If I can get through this, I don't think there will be anything in my life harder to get through.". Tre'Davious White & Dean Marlowe share stories on how recent communication with the Bills safety fueled today's win. Golden said. That's because of his mind and never being in a bad position and being able to read defenses the way he does, I tried to pick his brain and learn like that.". They left, not knowing what to expect as they drove to a friend's house. "He would beat me up," Feliciano said. In 1988, Melissa Anne Feliciano was born and in 1991, Jonathan Jos . Is that a good place for you at this point in your career? Perry Knotts/ 2021 Perry Knotts Photography. People are going to know who Jon Feliciano is. The Raiders' offensive line, featuring three players invited to last year's Pro Bowl (Kelechi Osemele, Rodney Hudson and Donald Penn), works effectively partly because of the flexibility of the multitalented Feliciano. On March 9, 2022, he was waived by the Bills. Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. I look around, like, 'Wow, I'm about to play on this field. Q: I think a lot of us expected this to be the case when you were released by Buffalo, did you think this is where you'd end up? 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