As a child, Feliciano was more interested in designing and playing video games and basketball than in football. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. Then Randy Shannon and his staff were fired. In college I played tackle, I played both tackles and then left guard. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in Florida . "I have this little girl that I have to take care of," Feliciano said. She spent hours pulling on his legs, willing them to work, massaging his feet until her hands hurt. According to Jon, Feliciano's mother, Alicia, took his brother out to celebrate with friends. So, we've both got that in common. Police were waiting to see him. He gave me that look and I kind of looked back at him and said, F-yeah. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano waves to Bills fans during pre-game warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. Feliciano, to this day, considers the what-ifs, in terms of growing up living free from the fear of such volatile outbursts. Q: Do you think it's going to be a hard transition to be a starting center? The Texans defeated the Bills in overtime, 22-19. It literally paid off for him. 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). The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. Feliciano anchored an offensive line that paved way for the third-best passing offense (295.4) and fifth-best total offense (440.2) in the ACC. [7], On December 22, 2017, Feliciano was placed on injured reserve. He steered clear of the common pitfalls that often gobble up kids growing up in less than ideal circumstances. The Bills activated Feliciano (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday. Football players on television, whether professionally or in college, projected a strength, a toughness -- a charisma. Ellis, 6-2 and 350 pounds, has played in 100 regular-season games with 50 starts for the Raiders (2014-18) and Ravens (2019-21). (Kevin Terrell via AP), Oakland Raiders guard Jon Feliciano (76) looks on during a week 12 NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 21-14. I think he did a great job. A: It was definitely I wanted to play center. (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. The Titans beat the Bills 34-31. "He always watched and paid attention. I know he's a hell of a player and I know he's a nasty little guy. Platzgummer, 6-0 and 198 pounds, was originally signed by the Giants in 2020 as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program. Underwater for more than 15 minutes, Cole never regained consciousness. But due to COVID-19, the salary cap is set to drop. In 2019, Feliciano started all 16 games at right guard for the Bills. Golden said. Jon Feliciano is another play who joined that list, although his familiarity is with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. Cole, Feliciano and Palmer got matching tattoos: "KMO" -- for "King's Manor originals." (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. Please check your email for a confirmation. All rights reserved. Young Feliciano wanted to be stronger, so he wouldn't feel helpless. [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. "I've been through a lot," she told him. Q: I know you played mostly guard, certainly some center, and the Giants say you're coming here to play center. "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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. All rights reserved. "My first year we were coming around the corner and last season we took our first steps to being relevant," Feliciano said. Feliciano visited whenever he could, but his friend steadily deteriorated while in a coma. Do you know how good a player you're going to be?" The summer before his freshman year of high school, a friend asked him to go check out football practice. He was violent.". If Feliciano wanted to change his fate, he would have to do it himself. Can you talk about your relationships with some of the people that are here? I think you saw that at the end of the game. Our thoughts go out to Feliciano and his family during this tragic time. Watching his daughter grow is motivating for Feliciano. Rodney (Hudson), Gabe (Jackson) and K.O. With K.O. She just didn't want me to worry about her.". For 2017, the Raiders have the attitude of a team on the cusp of greater things. "All of them. Throughout his adolescence, Felicianos mothers battle with cancer, spotty employment, and his brothers health challenges caused a great deal of financial and emotional strain on the family. The loss of a child is heartbreaking to hear, and for the family who loses that child, its unbearable. (Greg Trott via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) celebrates a fumble recovery during an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. It's been a work in progress for a long time here. 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. February 12, 2021 5:00 pm ET. Jon and Alicia struggle to reveal all the details of their past, but it has shaped them both. 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. 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. [8], In 2018, Feliciano played in 13 games, starting four at left guard in place of an injured Kelechi Osemele. "I had three years of sitting and learning and at that point I was able to get healthier and not take as many blows to my body, so I should be able to have a longer career. Feliciano is content to be a quality contributor to the Raiders when called upon, even if it doesn't get much attention. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. West, familiar with the stadium layout, knew where the Miami buses would be parked. And the reminders from him aren't just physical. [2], Feliciano sat out his true Freshman season, participating on the practice squad. To read this story in Spanish, go here to ESPNDeportes.com. His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. When Jon asked what was wrong, she claimed she was watching a scary movie. The 6-foot-9, 320-pound lineman recently took part in the NFL's International Pathway Program in Arizona. I would have liked to know that a few months ago. The first one I got on the day I signed my letter of intent to play for Miami. (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. Dropping into his set, the opposing defensive tackle loops outside, leaving Feliciano with the option to go find work. ", "Since he was 6 years old, all he ever said was, 'I want to go to that team, Mom!'" Giants center Jon Feliciano is reeling in a different direction as his family copes with the tragic loss of his one-year-old nephew. It wasn't too big for him and he was ready to make plays.". He is no longer maintaining a cultural tradition of suppression. ', Brian Daboll: Leader of men. While the Giants offensive line struggled against the Titans defense, allowing quarterback Daniel Jones to get sacked five times for a total loss of 32 yards, Feliciano helped clear the way for Saquan Barkleys 68-yarder in the third quarter, and the running backs four-yard touchdown and two-point conversion in the fourth. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. He steered clear of the common pitfalls that often gobble up kids growing up in . "There are some things I'm finding out now that you had a clue about but you didn't know to what extreme.". and I was devastated. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) September 12, 2022. He played basketball, not football -- except for video games of the sport. When Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey addressed the media on Monday, September 12, he was not at all surprised that Daboll shined in his head coaching debut, or that he went viral for his postgame locker room dance moves. "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. Whether as a backup or a starter, Feliciano has proven himself to be a reliable member of the Raiders' offensive line, earning praise from line coach Mike Tice. The Raiders won 30-24. The Bills beat the Patriots 38-9. "He was the new kid," recalled childhood friend Josh Palmer, who, like Sean Cole and Feliciano, lived in the King's Manor Trailer Park in Davie. To know a joke and a smile helps someone who is hurting. Jon Feliciano contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. Hes the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. Other people were impressed he was still able to play. 2022 New York Giants. Smith, who as a blocking tight end spent a lot of time with the linemen, worked with Hudson to help Feliciano understand that his time to start would come. 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. Before his freshman year, Feliciano attended an open tryout for the Western High School football team, though he needed a friend to help him with some basics. "When he was young, he was super-clumsy," Palmer said, but recalled Feliciano's friendliness as unchanged. It's every fat man's dream (laughs). I'm a bit taller, but I try to emulate Gabe's style. ", "Are you sure?" 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. ", "Mom," he said. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7. She never had a steady job but made ends meet, always making sure her children were clean and fed. All rights reserved. Football became his way out after earning a scholarship at the University of Miami. He is relentless, very tough and a versatile football player.". "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. All rights reserved. He was born breech and with a foot deformity that required braces, or "magic shoes," as his mother called them. 4. A year later, Jon arrived at Miami, but he started doubting whether he belonged. [12] He had nine starts. pic.twitter.com/W4e0qJFpNy, Dan Fetes (@danfetes) September 11, 2022. Houston won 22-19 in overtime. Was that something you looked at like, "Okay I really want to do this," or were you open to saying, "Okay, what's the best opportunity?". She told him her hairdresser was at fault. The offensive lineman used football growing up as an escape and to escape. His inspirational tale includes a supporting cast and support system to match or beat any sports movie. In 2008, his mother returned to New York while Feliciano willingly remained in Davie to complete his high school career. A post shared by Jon Plump CaramelFeliciano (@jonathanfeliciano), Fans across the league sent well wishes to Feliciano and his family. The starters are excellent players, but it is Feliciano who has played at center, guard and tackle when needed. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in. She wanted him to move back to New York with her and Christopher. 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. After the first spring, he went in for his exit interview with Golden. Feliciano earned his second Pro Bowl ballot mention and was the Bills' 2020 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. According to the Bills' media guide, Feliciano endured a long journey to the NFL, starting from growing up in a condemned mobile home that at times had no heat, running water, or electricity. Feliciano delivers a punishing block on Giants' defensive back Deandre Baker on Josh Allen's six-yard touchdown run. They rode their bikes over to the field. The Texans beat the Bills 22-19. Even if he had the money, he had no way to get there. 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. "I've never been vocal about [it]," he said, explaining that, given his culture and upbringing, he felt an obligation to keep silent. I wish I could express it better than that.. (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. All those nights he had nothing, Jon Feliciano thought about football. He didn't have a silver spoon childhood by any means. He thought about the University of Miami, the only place he ever wanted to go to college. "What I deserve is for you to stay in school.". "They were brothers," explained Feliciano's wife, Shannon. "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. "I feel like now is the time that I can help some kids who might be going through something similar.". The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. Shortly after, Alicia moved back to Florida with her parents, who bought a house for them to live in. "When we have a lot of jawing up front that makes me play better. 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. On March 14, 2021, Feliciano signed a three-year, $17 million contract extension with the Bills. 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. "When I got around those guys it was hard to have a bad day," he said. "It's just years of trying to get under people's skin. I'm not one of those kinds of guys who cracks under the pressure. All rights reserved, Al Tielemans/2019 Al Tielemans via AP Images, Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. After a sleepless night spent trying to comfort his distraught mother, Feliciano took comfort in his younger brother Chris' absence (he was in New York, with their father) for the entire ordeal. Never mind that Miami had never shown any interest in him, even though he went to high school in Davie, Florida, 40 minutes north of the campus. "OK," Feliciano said. Buffalo Bills at New York Giants, September 15, 2019 Metlife Stadium. It fuels me," said Feliciano. 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.. "My mom was very upset, crying. All rights reserved, Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. "So I was working my a-- off during that winter to come in and continue to build off of what I did. Feliciano was crushed. My mom was yelling. Kevin Sabitus/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. A year later, Jon arrived at . The Titans defeated the Bills 34-31. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. The position breakdown of those 43 starts is 30 at right guard, 11 at left guard and two at center. Feliciano has a football career, a college degree and a future. 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. "I'm going to commit right now. 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. Feliciano said he will never forget one night in particular. May 20, 2022 11:27 am ET. He once again helped anchor an offensive line that paved way for Hurricanes offense that averaged 425.8 yards of total offense and 33.8 points per game. The Rams defeated the Raiders 19-15. Yes, helpless. His father drove a bus in New York. Michael Ainsworth/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. She had a generator for food and one light. Charles Krupa/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. After suffering a shoulder injury and torn pectoral muscle, Feliciano's 2020 season started when activated on October 27. (Al Tielemans via AP), Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri), Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Oakland, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP), Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano before the start of an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot), Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) warm up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. "When I'm out there, it's like a dream. (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. (Margaret Bowles via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) takes a break in an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Oct.18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Just the responsibility that is on your hands to come in every week and everything is basically on you. The Titans won 34-31. The plan was to redshirt, so he played on the scout team every day, facing stronger guys like Sean Spence, Colin McCarthy and Marcus Forston -- all in the NFL now. 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. Tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) and wide receiver . Doctors told Alicia Feliciano that her son would never play sports. John Amis/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. But for the most part he didn't come to me for too much overall.". He was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2018 with a calf injury. His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. He got the heartbreaking news when the team flight landed in Tennessee yesterday. Feliciano was born on Long Island in 1992, the middle child of three brothers, and his parents, of Puerto Rican and Sicilian descent, divorced when he was 10. Along with starring at Miami, Feliciano became the first in his family to graduate college, completing his degree in human resources management. And he did it.". Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) talks with quarterback Derek Carr (4) before an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Jeffrey T. Barnes/2021.Associated Press. The Bills won, 17-3. "I heard them yelling, screaming, arguing with each other," Feliciano said, remembering how he'd locked himself in his room. He worked for it. "No matter what you're going through, you'll get through it if you keep a positive attitude and work hard. Cole met Feliciano when he shared his Nintendo Gameboy with Feliciano. When we start talking and start getting into it, that's where I like things to go. So I always had respect for him because I liked him, but after that day I was like, okay I like this guy.". And he looked me dead in the eye and said, 'I don't care.' "But he didn't. If I can get through this, I don't think there will be anything in my life harder to get through.". All rights reserved. "I'll watch your highlight tape, and we'll see how it goes.". He played college football at Miami.[1][2]. 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. Peter Aiken/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved, Duane Burleson/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. It was Miami offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. [14] He was activated on December 11. ", 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. Feliciano, 6-4 and 325 pounds, played the past three seasons in Buffalo under Brian Daboll. 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