Pride kept him from giving West or his basketball coach, Steve Todd, any indication that something was wrong at home. He has also started four postseason games, all with Buffalo after joining the team in 2019. Cole met Feliciano when he shared his Nintendo Gameboy with Feliciano. All rights reserved. "When I'm out there, it's like a dream. "The cop asked me, 'Do you feel safe with your brother in the house?'" "They helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel," he said. Police were waiting to see him. He told me that his 1-year-old nephew drowned yesterday. Giants center Jon Feliciano is reeling in a different direction as his family copes with the tragic loss of his one-year-old nephew. The lineman's journey to the Giants comes full circle with his dad, a former MTA bus driver. The team has stumbled to a 2-3 start this season, but Feliciano has contributed in every game. A: It was definitely I wanted to play center. "But he didn't. 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? A look at the latest unconfirmed media buzz and rumors with free agency getting underway this week. Catching the eye of coach Tommie Robinson, he was given a scholarship to play for the University of Miami. @seancoleworld this was always our song. 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. All rights reserved. His other brother is Rafael Feliciano, and his younger brother is Chris Feliciano. [3], Feliciano started all 13 games during the 2013 season, making 11 starts at left guard and two starts at right tackle. 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. That's the other reason I liked him so much. The Titans won 34-31. I'm a bit taller, but I try to emulate Gabe's style. The Bills won, 17-3. Frustration and anger had served as fuel many times over for Feliciano. Somehow, he thought, I have to get there. "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.". "You pass the eyeball test," Robinson told him. Born in East Meadow, New York, Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. Hes the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. All rights reserved. He wants others to know they're not alone. All rights reserved. He was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2018 with a calf injury. Cole's role in Feliciano's journey took a tragic turn last year. All rights reserved. John Amis/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 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. "Do you want to talk to your mom about it? See Full Boxscore. The hero in Feliciano's story, especially during a difficult period in his last two years of high school, was Cole. "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. Things escalated, Feliciano recalled, as his mother called her own parents while her oldest son battered the door. Jeffrey T. Barnes/2021.Associated Press. But our relationship started from there. [3] Feliciano was also named to First-team All-Broward by Sun Sentinel. It's not unlike what former Oakland linemate Gabe Jackson witnessed in Feliciano's first start as a rookie in 2015. The fact that Feliciano could run, let alone play football, should be regarded as a minor miracle. Giants center Jon Feliciano was playing with a heavy heart today. He is proud of his uncle!, while another person wrote, That is awful. (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. Along with Palmer, they formed a buddy trio, playing outdoors on the hardcourt and inside with their video games. When fall camp opened, Feliciano competed for a starting job. In short, Feliciano is determined to win every snap, and is not shy about finishing someone on a play and then telling them about it. 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. It is short for "humongous" due to him being so big for his age. 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. He had no home. (Scott Boehm via AP), Oakland Raiders guard Jon Feliciano looks on from the sidelines in action against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in Denver. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. So, from those first four years, I got to learn center and I really fell in love with it. Top 7 storylines for Bills vs. Bengals | Week 3, What theyre saying: National analysts break down Buffalos 2-0 start, Quick Hits: Tight end Tyler Kroft cleared for full practice participation. All Rights Reserved. Big Cat (0-7) (@BarstoolBigCat) September 12, 2022, Hes awesome, hes energy, and he loves his players, Dorsey said. So he had to start in his place and that week we had the Packers, and they had Mike Daniels at defensive tackle. 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. The starters are excellent players, but it is Feliciano who has played at center, guard and tackle when needed. "I was too happy," said Jackson. He was violent.". His brother turned 18 only a few months after Feliciano first struggled to pull on football pads. (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. Jon Feliciano gives positive Bills update on free agency status. 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. We always say it's a great story. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. After the first spring, he went in for his exit interview with Golden. Platzgummer, 6-0 and 198 pounds, was originally signed by the Giants in 2020 as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program. "No matter what you're going through, you'll get through it if you keep a positive attitude and work hard. We're both excited. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP). Then Randy Shannon and his staff were fired. Jon Feliciano C #76 Experience: 8 years Height: 6-4 Age: 30 Weight: 325 lbs College: Miami Biography Originally a 4th-round (128th pick overall) draft choice by the Oakland Raiders in 2015Signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Bills on March 13, 2019Released by Buffalo on March 10, 2022Signed as a free agent by the Giants on March 15, 2022. However, Feliciano did admit he was feeling some type of way in the moment. He doesn't know who he's messing with! (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. Five things to know about new offensive lineman Jon Feliciano: 1. you learn quick that there are some people who do things that you just can't do. "I'm committing to Miami. Giants center Jon Feliciano is reeling in a different direction as his family copes with the tragic loss of his one-year-old nephew. "The whole organization is really excited for this year.". I love doing it. Scratch that. Jon wanted to go back home to help her, but Alicia refused, adamant that he finish college. (Margaret Bowles via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) smiles on the bench during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. All rights reserved. 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. Police records confirm Rafael Feliciano's arrest for battery on the evening of Oct. 28, 2007. He wants Shawn Cole Felciano, his daughter, to know about Sean Cole, his dear friend. It could be made into a movie.". "I've never been vocal about [it]," he said, explaining that, given his culture and upbringing, he felt an obligation to keep silent. Teammates, coaches and childhood friends paint the picture of Hamlin's inspiring character. 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. "When I got around those guys it was hard to have a bad day," he said. "I went to school a few days after and they pulled me into the office," Feliciano said. He played college football at Miami.[1][2]. depending on what position I felt like I was going to play that week with injuries or what not. Nick Wojton. Officially joining the team in 2011, he played in 10 games, starting eight of them. (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. Barkley gave Daboll major credit while speaking to reporters after the game, I saw him put up the two-sign, and we kind of made eye contact, and he gave me that look, and I knew what the play was gonna be. "Jon, you have four more years. 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. You won it for your nephew today. Shortly after, Alicia moved back to Florida with her parents, who bought a house for them to live in. 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