He just needed a place to fall asleep. Frustration and anger had served as fuel many times over for Feliciano. He has his family. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. "We knew [Feliciano] would make it," Palmer said. 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.. "It definitely gives me more focus.". Now the starting right guard for Buffalo, Feliciano is grateful for the football education he received while toiling as an understudy in Oakland. Players share the emotions of playing for Hamlin on Sunday. [3] Feliciano was also named to First-team All-Broward by Sun Sentinel. It kept him from stewing about being a backup. In April 2008, prosecutors declined to pursue the case. [9], On March 13, 2019, Feliciano signed a two-year $8 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.[10]. Now he's playing professionally as an adaptable lineman for the Oakland Raiders. "Jon is very quiet, when it comes to his emotions," Shannon explained. On March 9, 2022, he was waived by the Bills. (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. A: I first met Mark in 2015, at the East-West Shrine Game. He steered clear of the common pitfalls that often gobble up kids growing up in . So, we've both got that in common. Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) plays 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 offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. 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. He worked his aoff. His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. Q: Do you think it's going to be a hard transition to be a starting center? Feliciano allowed zero sacks on the season. 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. To know a joke and a smile helps someone who is hurting. The lineman's journey to the Giants comes full circle with his dad, a former MTA bus driver. [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. The Rams defeated the Raiders 19-15. Q: Can you talk about your relationship with Bobby Johnson and how close you guys are? Scratch that. In the late 1980s, Feliciano began a family with Susan Omillion, whom he had met in 1971 and married in 1982; he had previously been married, in the 1960s, to Hilda Perez, the manager of one of the caf s where he had performed early in his career. Me and Gabe have more similar body types even though he's bigger and stronger than me. 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. "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. "The cop asked me, 'Do you feel safe with your brother in the house?'" Despite his young age at the time, he was a constant source of support for Feliciano in Davie. Ive been struggling since, Feliciano said. He then finishes the play with a stiff-arm punch to Adams chest as Allen delivers the pass. The fact that Feliciano could run, let alone play football, should be regarded as a minor miracle. 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. He was violent.". Q: Do you have any kind of relationship with (Guard) Mark (Glowinski)? Pride kept him from giving West or his basketball coach, Steve Todd, any indication that something was wrong at home. It could be made into a movie.". 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. His other brother is Rafael Feliciano, and his younger brother is Chris Feliciano. Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. People are going to know who Jon Feliciano is. All rights reserved. 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. In 2019, Feliciano started all 16 games at right guard for the Bills. At first, I hated him. He is relentless, very tough and a versatile football player.". "I'm committing to Miami. All rights reserved. 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. All rights reserved. He didn't have a silver spoon childhood by any means. They rode their bikes over to the field. you learn quick that there are some people who do things that you just can't do. Shannon and his father, Rafael Sr., who has maintained a relationship with Feliciano through the years even from a distance, provide support. On Sunday afternoon, the New York Giants battled back from a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat the Tennessee Titans 21-20 in Week 1. But for the most part he didn't come to me for too much overall.". But Feliciano looks back now with regret at another aspect of the incident. 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. Then Randy Shannon and his staff were fired. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in Florida . All rights reserved. Center Jon Feliciano, right tackle Tyre Phillips, and guard Josh Ezeudu all suffered neck injuries and they were listed as out of practice Monday. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. 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. Jeffrey T. Barnes/2021.Associated Press. KK: . (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. Q: I know you played mostly guard, certainly some center, and the Giants say you're coming here to play center. His older brother was not always around, so it was up to Jon to be the man of the house. "We told him, 'You can do this.'". The summer before his freshman year of high school, a friend asked him to go check out football practice. I wanted to work out so that I could fight back. (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. When fall camp opened, Feliciano competed for a starting job. I tried to stay strong for my family.". If Feliciano wanted to change his fate, he would have to do it himself. All rights reserved. She never had a steady job but made ends meet, always making sure her children were clean and fed. Turns out everything is more than all right. Feliciano described. Q: What do you know about this organization and their desire to sort of rebuild the offensive line? 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.. If your parents can't, you can be the one.'". I believe the same thing watching (Quarterback Daniel Jones) Danny Dimes play. Upon his return to Florida after spending the offseason in California with the Felicianos, Cole crashed his vehicle into a Davie canal in a single-car accident in August. Oakland Raiders Jon Feliciano (76) plays against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. On March 14, 2021, Feliciano signed a three-year, $17 million contract extension with the Bills. All Rights Reserved. (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. Shannon readily agreed to the tribute. In the early 2000s, Jon and his family moved to Davie, Florida where he eventually enrolled at Western High School, playing basketball and football. Feliciano looked at him and thought, "Do you see what I see? Family isn't just people related by blood. Now it's the only way he knows how to play. I'm just happy it all worked out. "I would just focus on school and playing football and playing basketball. We're both excited. Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. Get to know Jon Feliciano! Football became his way out after earning a scholarship at the University of Miami. Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes. Jon Feliciano signed a three year contract with the Buffalo Bills on March 22, 2021. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 26-11. Alicia Feliciano and Rafael Feliciano Jr. did not respond to numerous phone calls and interview requests for this story. "I feel like now is the time that I can help some kids who might be going through something similar.". But our relationship started from there. ", Golden saw much more. Now, despite tragedy, he finds himself with a beautiful family and a valuable part of the Oakland Raiders. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. @seancoleworld this was always our song. She told the doctors they would be wrong. "The one thing I don't worry about is having to tell anybody st about Jon Feliciano," Smith said sternly. Doctors told Alicia Feliciano that her son would never play sports. The Bills won, 17-3. No heat, no running water, no electricity. "He would beat me up," Feliciano said. "I didn't know how to put on the pads.". Jon and Alicia struggle to reveal all the details of their past, but it has shaped them both. (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. I believe he's going to be a really good quarterback, especially if he has some time. '", Videos show parade of storms toppling trees across SF Bay Area, The warning signs your tree may fall during next storm, 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv, Ukraine, including children. She kept her diagnosis a secret because she did not want her sons to worry. It was Miami offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. (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. "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. 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). As the Giants struggled through the first half and fans watched Daniel Jones drop back and get hit or sacked, the thought that nothing had changed started to creep in. (Perry Knotts via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) stands in position against the Washington Football Team during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) stands in a three point stance against the Washington Football Team during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. It literally paid off for him. But there were times I didn't know what house I'd be able to stay at," he said. "I could have stepped in and said, 'No.' "I was between [them], trying to break it up. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Rick Osentoski/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Feliciano played a big part in that with some big blocks that created holes for Saquon Barkley. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth), Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri), Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) wears pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. "Ive been struggling since," Feliciano said. "What I deserve is for you to stay in school.". "It was really late at night, and he possibly fell asleep at the wheel," Palmer explained. Jon always loved football, but he could not afford to play in the local Optimist league. (Rick Scuteri via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) following an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. He made his first career start at left guard, as a redshirt freshman, against Ohio State in 2011. His inspirational tale includes a supporting cast and support system to match or beat any sports movie. The position breakdown of those 43 starts is 30 at right guard, 11 at left guard and two at center. Jon Feliciano contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. So it took some adjusting on my part.". "Jon, you have four more years. Jon Feliciano apparently still holds some ill will about the way things ended for him with the Bills which is especially interesting since two of his main coaches from Buffalo are now his . He had no reason to be down, not when he was playing the game his brother never could. "He got thrown in the fire his rookie year because one of our guards got hurt, J'Marcus Webb. 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. He's the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. ", "Since he was 6 years old, all he ever said was, 'I want to go to that team, Mom!'" What do the two of you bring? He told me that his 1-year-old nephew drowned yesterday. "He doesn't even remember being in braces, but I always said to him, 'You're going to do it, Jon!' The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. He got the heartbreaking news when the team flight landed in Tennessee yesterday. 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. Michael Ainsworth/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. You're going to be playing next to him, it sounds like. Feliciano's nickname is "Mongo," which was given to him by his late friend Sean Cole. 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. 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. (Eric Bakke via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) blocks Seattle ldefensive end Rasheem Green (94) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Orchard Park, N.Y. 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. (Ryan Kang via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) waits for the snap against the Houston Texans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. 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?". Tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) and wide receiver . Jon Feliciano spent nights in a condemned mobile home. Feliciano, to this day, considers the what-ifs, in terms of growing up living free from the fear of such volatile outbursts. National analysts and Bills players give their take on the state of the AFC East. "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. But the second half of the game was a different story as the team battled back to win the game. Do you see this as maybe something that could be a long-term thing? Peter Aiken/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Her youngest son, Christopher, had even more health problems. All rights reserved, Al Tielemans/2019 Al Tielemans via AP Images, Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The Raiders won 30-24. "I always watched their one-on-ones," said Feliciano of his Oakland teammates. You've got to make all of the calls for the guys around you. And I'm like, 'Jon what are you doing?' Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. It looked like a Brian Daboll-coached team playing fast and physical.. I would have liked to know that a few months ago. My friends helped me to get to that point.". 2023 The Buffalo Bills. "So I was working my a-- off during that winter to come in and continue to build off of what I did. Feliciano's nickname is "Mongo," which was given to him by his late friend Sean Cole. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24. (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. Jon Feliciano: My parents both have a lot of tattoos. Please check your email for a confirmation. Underwater for more than 15 minutes, Cole never regained consciousness. The 6-foot-9, 320-pound lineman recently took part in the NFL's International Pathway Program in Arizona. 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. (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. Born in East Meadow, New York, Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. 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. View photos from the career of veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano. Hes awesome. 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. Things escalated, Feliciano recalled, as his mother called her own parents while her oldest son battered the door. 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. His father drove a bus in New York. After suffering a shoulder injury and torn pectoral muscle, Feliciano's 2020 season started when activated on October 27. I think when my new teammates saw that for the first time they didn't understand what was going on.". It fuels me," said Feliciano. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Oakland Raiders center Jon Feliciano (76) prepares to snap the football during a preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 18, 2018, in Los Angeles. Feliciano was crushed. Rodney (Hudson), Gabe (Jackson) and K.O. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He played college football at Miami.[1][2]. Former Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano played through a devastating family loss during his debut with the New York Giants. The hero in Feliciano's story, especially during a difficult period in his last two years of high school, was Cole. 2022 New York Giants. I was crying.". When Jon asked what was wrong, she claimed she was watching a scary movie. And the reminders from him aren't just physical. "I have my wife, Sean -- although he's gone now -- Josh and my dad, and they've helped me," Feliciano said. (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. Cole continuously encouraged Feliciano, even when others questioned whether the lineman had what it would take to make it in football. She and Jon decided on a slightly different spelling of their friend's first name. Other people were impressed he was still able to play. 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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. I love doing it. With K.O. I take a lot of pride in knowing that stuff. 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