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 can earn an additional $1.5 million in vesting guarantees with 5th day the 2022 and 2023 league years. But due to COVID-19, the salary cap is set to drop. Come OTA practices however, Feliciano's 'fight back' nature melted away. "I didn't know how to put on the pads.". ", "Mom," he said. "The one thing I don't worry about is having to tell anybody st about Jon Feliciano," Smith said sternly. She kept her diagnosis a secret because she did not want her sons to worry. Everything was how he envisioned, from the coaching staff to the facilities to the campus and community. (Cooper Neill via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano, right, faces off against New England Patriots defensive lineman Nick Thurman at the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. When she lost her hair, Jon asked why she wore a wig. ', Brian Daboll: Leader of men. He is proud of his uncle!, while another person wrote, That is awful. D. Ross Cameron/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in. Jon wanted to quit school to take care of her. (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. He was named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-NFC Team and ESPN All-Rookie Team in 2018. All rights reserved. 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. 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. A young man who would later play on an NFL offensive line would often feel helpless around his brother, Rafael, older than Jon by three years. Center Jon Feliciano, right tackle Tyre Phillips, and guard Josh Ezeudu all suffered neck injuries and they were listed as out of practice Monday. Yes, helpless. "I was like, 'Thanks, Mom. I was not fond of them paying him 'X' amount of money. 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. The hero in Feliciano's story, especially during a difficult period in his last two years of high school, was Cole. He played college football at Miami.[1][2]. Family loyalty was ingrained in him. "It was really late at night, and he possibly fell asleep at the wheel," Palmer explained. ", Squaaaaaaaaad pic.twitter.com/Nwmuzw74BI. It could be made into a movie.". "He'll miss a game or a rep and what do you do with those opportunities? "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. "I've always liked the name Shawn for a girl," Shannon said. 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. Even after years passed with little to no contact with his older brother, it's not easy for Feliciano retell the circumstances. (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. His brother turned 18 only a few months after Feliciano first struggled to pull on football pads. Jon Feliciano is entering his fifth NFL season and first as a full-time starter. I wish I could express it better than that.. She had a generator for food and one light. The borough is the state's eighth-smallest municipality. (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. The Bills defeated the Seahawks 44-34. Contract base value is $14.4 million with $4.4 million guaranteed at signing. (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. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. [3] Feliciano was also named to First-team All-Broward by Sun Sentinel. 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. The Giants.com crew breaks down the first wave of free agency. It seems like there's a lot of physicality, a lot of intensity that you guys can bring to this line. I can promise you his career is going to be long lasting. All rights reserved. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. So he took things on his own and added them to his game. I think he did a great job. Jeffrey T. Barnes/2021.Associated Press. 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. You've got to make all of the calls for the guys around you. 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. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) in action during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. 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 named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. 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.. "He was a smart guy," said Jackson. Even if he had the money, he had no way to get there. When Jon asked what was wrong, she claimed she was watching a scary movie. "The cop asked me, 'Do you feel safe with your brother in the house?'" (AP Photo/D. It literally paid off for him. (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. They were struggling up front, the offensive line was, and our 2019 free agent o-line group, we understood going in that this team had potential if we had the quarterback upright. All rights reserved. I believe he's going to be a really good quarterback, especially if he has some time. The Titans won 34-31. (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. And he looked me dead in the eye and said, 'I don't care.' In 2015, he was drafted by Raiders. '", 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. "When I'm out there, it's like a dream. So, from those first four years, I got to learn center and I really fell in love with it. Tre'Davious White & Dean Marlowe share stories on how recent communication with the Bills safety fueled today's win. ", Golden saw much more. Then Randy Shannon and his staff were fired. Police were waiting to see him. 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. ", "Are you sure?" 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. At first, I hated him. depending on what position I felt like I was going to play that week with injuries or what not. All the years of hiding the truth took a toll on Feliciano's relationship with his mother. Jeffrey T. Barnes/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Powered by. "I wanted to be the guy to bring my family together and not tell the dark secrets of my family.". Watching his daughter grow is motivating for Feliciano. View photos from the career of veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano. [16], On March 16, 2022, Feliciano signed a one year contract with the New York Giants. "He eventually broke the door in on me and started trying to hit her again," Feliciano said. He got a multi-million dollar contract to become a Buffalo Bill because when those small opportunities arose, he was prepared. [9], On March 13, 2019, Feliciano signed a two-year $8 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.[10]. (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. It kept him from stewing about being a backup. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano looks over the defense as he gets set for a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. [3], In 2012, he started all 12 games at left guard. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. The loss of a child is heartbreaking to hear, and for the family who loses that child, its unbearable. "Mom was banging on my door, trying to get me to open it, screaming, 'He hit me.' Ed Zurga/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24. "My first year we were coming around the corner and last season we took our first steps to being relevant," Feliciano said. He thought about the University of Miami, the only place he ever wanted to go to college. All rights reserved. Can you talk about that transition? Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. 4. "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. 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. He spent his first four seasons with the Oakland Raiders. If I can get through this, I don't think there will be anything in my life harder to get through.". Reportedly it could land between $180-185 million, right where . Jon Feliciano gives positive Bills update on free agency status. To know a joke and a smile helps someone who is hurting. He has his family. [7], On December 22, 2017, Feliciano was placed on injured reserve. The Raiders won 30-24. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. "My mom was very upset, crying. Feliciano has started 38 games since then while facing even more difficulty at home. A: Not at all. But for the most part he didn't come to me for too much overall.". 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. Jon was too proud to tell his coaches what was happening at home; his mother was too proud to ask anybody for help. The team has stumbled to a 2-3 start this season, but Feliciano has contributed in every game. The Bills activated Feliciano (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday. In college I played tackle, I played both tackles and then left guard. @MongoFeliciano prayers goes out to you and your family! But there were times I didn't know what house I'd be able to stay at," he said. (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. He's a guy where if a bar fight breaks out you want him with you.". Jon Feliciano (born February 10, 1992) is an American football center for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). May 20, 2022 11:27 am ET. I honestly think it's my best position, and I'm just really excited to finally get to show what I've got. John Amis/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Feliciano appreciates how Hudson, Jackson and Smith helped him see his NFL future. All rights reserved. she recalled. Ross Cameron), Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) jogs off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. He has come too far to lose sight of where he started. "I could have stepped in and said, 'No.' Cole, Feliciano and Palmer got matching tattoos: "KMO" -- for "King's Manor originals." Ben Margot/Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. 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. We're both excited. 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. 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. In May, Feliciano became the first person in his family to graduate from college. Her marriage deteriorated, and she got divorced when her three sons were still young. 2023 The Buffalo Bills. Feliciano was born in East Meadow, New York. Nick Wojton. "I've never been vocal about [it]," he said, explaining that, given his culture and upbringing, he felt an obligation to keep silent. pic.twitter.com/T0yx096Bbf. Players reflect on the emotions they've experienced over the past 72 hours. He was born deaf and requiring a feeding tube and heart monitors. 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. Giants center Jon Feliciano is reeling in a different direction as his family copes with the tragic loss of his one-year-old nephew. Feliciano is married to his wife, Shannon, with whom he shares two children. ", "Since he was 6 years old, all he ever said was, 'I want to go to that team, Mom!'" 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? The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. But the second half of the game was a different story as the team battled back to win the game. Do you know how good a player you're going to be?" "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.". So it took some adjusting on my part.". Frustration and anger had served as fuel many times over for Feliciano. 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. "When he was young, he was super-clumsy," Palmer said, but recalled Feliciano's friendliness as unchanged. All rights reserved. She took Jon to lunch and delivered the news. And the reminders from him aren't just physical. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in Florida . (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. 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