Buffalo Bills at New York Giants, September 15, 2019 Metlife Stadium. Alicia moved back to Florida with her parents, who bought a house for them to live in. Cole met Feliciano when he shared his Nintendo Gameboy with Feliciano. As a child, Feliciano was more interested in designing and playing video games and basketball than in football. Al Golden came in with a new offensive line coach. All rights reserved. He worked for it. 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. His nasty demeanor on the field was developed at the U. I knew I was always going to get some. "I have this little girl that I have to take care of," Feliciano said. I would have liked to know that a few months ago. Doctors told Alicia Feliciano that her son would never play sports. "When we have a lot of jawing up front that makes me play better. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. On November 6, 2021, a calf injury caused him to be put on injured reserve. Alicia was diagnosed with cancer again several years ago and had her uterus removed. Tre'Davious White & Dean Marlowe share stories on how recent communication with the Bills safety fueled today's win. Jon Feliciano is another play who joined that list, although his familiarity is with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. The Rams defeated the Raiders 19-15. They rode their bikes over to the field. Giants sign free agent Jon Feliciano to play center Mar 16, 2022 at 03:50 PM Michael Eisen Giants.com Senior Writer/Editor EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Jon Feliciano has started 43 NFL games, 39 of them in the regular season. Feliciano is content to be a quality contributor to the Raiders when called upon, even if it doesn't get much attention. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. Jon Feliciano spent nights in a condemned mobile home. Q: Do you have any kind of relationship with (Guard) Mark (Glowinski)? 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. (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. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Players share the emotions of playing for Hamlin on Sunday. 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. Now he's playing professionally as an adaptable lineman for the Oakland Raiders. 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. But for the most part he didn't come to me for too much overall.". He's a guy where if a bar fight breaks out you want him with you.". [13], Feliciano entered the 2021 season as the Bills starting left guard. Houston won 22-19 in overtime. 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. "I did a good job of staying away from the bad stuff in my life, realizing that it wasn't the norm. But there were times I didn't know what house I'd be able to stay at," he said. The Bills head coach prioritized the health of Damar Hamlin and his players over football after experiencing a life-changing event on Monday night. Originally a fourth-round selection by the Raiders in the 2015 NFL Draft, Feliciano has played in 82 regular-season games with 39 starts. Police: Speed a primary cause in fatal UGA crash, U-M's Weiss on leave amid police investigation, Reports: UF QB commit Rashada wants release, Miami QB Garcia in portal, has 3 eligible seasons, TCU WR Johnston, RB Miller entering NFL draft, Potential top-5 pick Stroud leaving OSU for NFL, Star Trojans WR Addison declares for NFL draft, Colorado QB Shrout leaves Deion, heads to portal, The final 2022 college football Power Rankings, College football's Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2023, What Garrett Riley's big move means for Clemson, Dabo and TCU. It seems like there's a lot of physicality, a lot of intensity that you guys can bring to this line. When we start talking and start getting into it, that's where I like things to go. Born in East Meadow, New York, Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. Springville resident and veteran Leanne Hull walked away with a new set of wheels + more. He didn't have a silver spoon childhood by any means. (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. He is relentless, very tough and a versatile football player.". The loss of a child is heartbreaking to hear, and for the family who loses that child, its unbearable. On March 9, 2022, he was waived by the Bills. Catching the eye of coach Tommie Robinson, he was given a scholarship to play for the University of Miami. He was violent.". All those nights he had nothing, Jon Feliciano thought about football. Come OTA practices however, Feliciano's 'fight back' nature melted away. He steered clear of the common pitfalls that often gobble up kids growing up in less than ideal circumstances. Young Feliciano wanted to be stronger, so he wouldn't feel helpless. For two years, he wore the braces. (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. Pride kept him from giving West or his basketball coach, Steve Todd, any indication that something was wrong at home. [7], On December 22, 2017, Feliciano was placed on injured reserve. Feliciano described. Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) September 12, 2022. In 2019, Feliciano started all 16 games at right guard for the Bills. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Platzgummer, 6-0 and 198 pounds, was originally signed by the Giants in 2020 as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program. As for his former teammates back in Oakland, they were proud to see Feliciano finally land a quality free agent contract and the starting opportunity he had toiled four years to obtain. https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/13/new-york-giants-jon-feliciano-dealing-with-tragic-loss-of-nephew/, Giants open as 2.5-point home favorites vs. Panthers, Saquon Barkley resurgence is precisely what Giants needed, Cowboys' Dak Prescott won't play vs. Giants in Week 3, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Justin Edmonds/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. He wants others to know they're not alone. Get to know Jon Feliciano as he answers 10 questions about himself including the story behind his daughter's name and the reason for his Pokemon tattoos. View photos from the career of veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano. He got the news shortly after arriving in Tennessee on Sunday. Family loyalty was ingrained in him. The hero in Feliciano's story, especially during a difficult period in his last two years of high school, was Cole. Police were waiting to see him. On March 14, 2021, Feliciano signed a three-year, $17 million contract extension with the Bills. The right guard drive-steps to his left and knocks Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams, who is engaged with Mitch Morse, off his feet. There were other teams that were talking, and I believe in myself, and I believe that the center position is where I'll be best. That's what I try to emulate. [3], Feliciano was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round, 128th overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft. After suffering a shoulder injury and torn pectoral muscle, Feliciano's 2020 season started when activated on October 27. All rights reserved. "Promise me you'll go to school and become somebody," she told him. Jon Feliciano accepted his scholarship from Miami as soon as it was offered. All rights reserved. Garcia, who won a Super Bowl with Denver, has played in 93 games (52 starts) for the Broncos and Cardinals. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. 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. "When I got around those guys it was hard to have a bad day," he said. Football players on television, whether professionally or in college, projected a strength, a toughness -- a charisma. He closed the season earning All-ACC honorable mention from the ACSMA. Jon freely admits he gets his pride from his mother. Sign up for the Giants Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. A: It was definitely I wanted to play center. "He's tough, he's durable, and he's versatile, and that's a great combination to have," Golden said. 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. (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. 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. Feliciano's nickname is "Mongo," which was given to him by his late friend Sean Cole. She never had a steady job but made ends meet, always making sure her children were clean and fed. '", 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. pic.twitter.com/T0yx096Bbf. And he looked me dead in the eye and said, 'I don't care.' Everything was how he envisioned, from the coaching staff to the facilities to the campus and community. "I've always liked the name Shawn for a girl," Shannon said. The offensive lineman used football growing up as an escape and to escape. But our relationship started from there. A: I first met Mark in 2015, at the East-West Shrine Game. Despite his young age at the time, he was a constant source of support for Feliciano in Davie. "I would just focus on school and playing football and playing basketball. All rights reserved. "I was like, 'Thanks, Mom. Perry Knotts/ 2021 Perry Knotts Photography. Jon thought it would be best if he stayed in Florida and kept playing football, hoping to get a scholarship. "It was challenging looking back at it, but I really just try to think about the positives. 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. I believe he's going to be a really good quarterback, especially if he has some time. Feliciano visited whenever he could, but his friend steadily deteriorated while in a coma. 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. His mother was outraged. 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. Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. ", "Are you sure?" Sometimes the water and electricity would be turned off. Nick Wojton. The 6-foot-4, 243-pound Akins spent his first four seasons with the Houston Texans, who originally selected him in the third round (98th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. 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. "Do you want to talk to your mom about it? 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. A junior offensive lineman at the time, the 6-foot-4, 280-pound Feliciano put together a highlight tape to hand-deliver to the coach recruiting his area, Tommie Robinson. Feliciano's concentration last season for the Raiders was impressive, given his concern over Cole during most of the time. According to Feliciano, his mother had coached him on what to say if he was questioned. She wanted to provide for her children, but she no longer could when Jon was a junior and their house was condemned. (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. The Titans beat the Bills 34-31. It's not your fault.' He was born deaf and requiring a feeding tube and heart monitors. 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. Along with starring at Miami, Feliciano became the first in his family to graduate college, completing his degree in human resources management. He had no home. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7. He got the heartbreaking news when the team flight landed in Tennessee yesterday. 3. While Webb missed out on becoming Davis official backup, that role went to another former Bills player, Tyrod Taylor. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in Florida . Rodney (Hudson), Gabe (Jackson) and K.O. After the first spring, he went in for his exit interview with Golden. "We told him, 'You can do this.'". It is short for "humongous" due to him being so big for his age. (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. 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.. Watching his daughter grow is motivating for Feliciano. 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. The team has stumbled to a 2-3 start this season, but Feliciano has contributed in every game. [3], Feliciano started all 13 games during the 2013 season, making 11 starts at left guard and two starts at right tackle. It literally paid off for him. Frustration and anger had served as fuel many times over for Feliciano. (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. He gave me that look and I kind of looked back at him and said, F-yeah. "I'm going to commit right now. When Jon was in eighth grade, Alicia developed breast cancer. Family doesn't stop there. Football will get me there. 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. Feliciano tested positive fro COVID-19 last week and was briefly hospitalized, but he'll now be able to return. His older brother was not always around, so it was up to Jon to be the man of the house. "My first year we were coming around the corner and last season we took our first steps to being relevant," Feliciano said. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP). "All of them. No heat, no running water, no electricity. In the early 2000s, Jon and his family moved to Davie, Florida where he eventually enrolled at Western High School, playing basketball and football. He talks a lot, and for some reason, Jon being Jon, he wanted to pick a fight. "He always watched and paid attention. Officially joining the team in 2011, he played in 10 games, starting eight of them. Big Cat (0-7) (@BarstoolBigCat) September 12, 2022, Hes awesome, hes energy, and he loves his players, Dorsey said. 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. , 2017, Feliciano became the first in his family to graduate college, projected a strength, a injury. 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