Can you talk about your relationships with some of the people that are here? John Amis/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Q: I know you played mostly guard, certainly some center, and the Giants say you're coming here to play center. The Broncos won the game 24-6. His other brother is Rafael Feliciano, and his younger brother is Chris Feliciano. In cutting ties with Feliciano, the Bills will save $3.4 million in salary cap space next season. Come OTA practices however, Feliciano's 'fight back' nature melted away. Things escalated, Feliciano recalled, as his mother called her own parents while her oldest son battered the door. Jon freely admits he gets his pride from his mother. The only thing different is the fifth-year lineman is finally a starter on Buffalo's offensive line. I honestly think it's my best position, and I'm just really excited to finally get to show what I've got. "They were brothers," explained Feliciano's wife, Shannon. He wanted to try to manage on his own. He steered clear of the common pitfalls that often gobble up kids growing up in less than ideal circumstances. He had no home. It kept him from stewing about being a backup. "Jon is a very smart football player," Tice said. All those nights he had nothing, Jon Feliciano thought about football. Justin Edmonds/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. "It was challenging looking back at it, but I really just try to think about the positives. Though Feliciano remembers other incidents when his brother was physically aggressive, none escalated to the point of police involvement. National analysts and Bills players give their take on the state of the AFC East. 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. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7. He was named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-NFC Team and ESPN All-Rookie Team in 2018. Me and Gabe have more similar body types even though he's bigger and stronger than me. You've got to know the defense. ", Squaaaaaaaaad pic.twitter.com/Nwmuzw74BI. "What I deserve is for you to stay in school.". 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. Rodney (Hudson), Gabe (Jackson) and K.O. It looked like a Brian Daboll-coached team playing fast and physical.. Frustration and anger had served as fuel many times over for Feliciano. In the early 2000s, Jon and his family moved to Davie, Florida where he eventually enrolled at Western High School, playing basketball and football. They would sometimes sleep at a cousin's house or in their car. Hes the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. Sometimes the water and electricity would be turned off. 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. (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. The coaches took one look at Jon and told him, "You're going to play football.". "I'm committing to Miami. 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. 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. 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 never let on how bad it may have been," West said. (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. 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. Originally a fourth-round selection by the Raiders in the 2015 NFL Draft, Feliciano has played in 82 regular-season games with 39 starts. 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? ", 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. (Cooper Neill via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Baltimore won 24-17. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in Florida . When she lost her hair, Jon asked why she wore a wig. I opened the door [to let her in] and I blocked the door.". [3], In May 2014, Feliciano graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelors degree in Human Resources Management. "They helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel," he said. "I could have stepped in and said, 'No.' Everything will be all right.". His mother was outraged. A year later, Jon arrived at Miami, but he started doubting whether he belonged. Former Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano played through a devastating family loss during his debut with the New York Giants. 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. He was born deaf and requiring a feeding tube and heart monitors. To know a joke and a smile helps someone who is hurting. 3. Feliciano looked at him and thought, "Do you see what I see? Matt Durisko/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. 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. He played college football at Miami.[1][2]. In 1988, Melissa Anne Feliciano was born and in 1991, Jonathan Jos . "After a few plays Mike Daniels comes over to me and says, 'Hey, you all better talk to this rookie! 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 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 talks a lot, and for some reason, Jon being Jon, he wanted to pick a fight. 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. As a child, Feliciano was more interested in designing and playing video games and basketball than in football. I was not fond of them paying him 'X' amount of money. The Bills beat the Patriots 38-9. Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. "He's tough, he's durable, and he's versatile, and that's a great combination to have," Golden said. What do you know about that, and what have you been told about what the offensive line is going to look like here moving forward? The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. He didn't have a silver spoon childhood by any means. Cole cheered his friend's every accomplishment. All rights reserved. He's the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. "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.". He has his family. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Oakland. "I'm thinking I'm the right guard," said Feliciano entering his second NFL season. Getty The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. ", Golden saw much more. 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. On November 6, 2021, a calf injury caused him to be put on injured reserve. The Packers won 20-12. Jon Feliciano. The summer before his freshman year of high school, a friend asked him to go check out football practice. Cole's role in Feliciano's journey took a tragic turn last year. 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. Even after years passed with little to no contact with his older brother, it's not easy for Feliciano retell the circumstances. Get to know Jon Feliciano! Then the phone rang. Jon Feliciano is another play who joined that list, although his familiarity is with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. "Sooner or later in this league the lineman in front of you is going to get hurt," said Smith. When we start talking and start getting into it, that's where I like things to go. "When he was young, he was super-clumsy," Palmer said, but recalled Feliciano's friendliness as unchanged. Broward County Court records indicate Feliciano's brother entered a plea of "not guilty" at his arraignment. In December, Cole, only 22, died after being taken off life support. 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. [8], In 2018, Feliciano played in 13 games, starting four at left guard in place of an injured Kelechi Osemele. I wish I could express it better than that.. She had a generator for food and one light. He is no longer maintaining a cultural tradition of suppression. The Bills activated Feliciano (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday. 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. Five things to know about new offensive lineman Jon Feliciano: 1. It was Miami offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. 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. Despite his young age at the time, he was a constant source of support for Feliciano in Davie. I tried to stay strong for my family.". Alicia reluctantly agreed. Feliciano described. His mom, Alicia, is a two-time cancer survivor. His other brother is Rafael Feliciano, and his younger brother is Chris Feliciano. She took Jon to lunch and delivered the news. Q: Do you think it's going to be a hard transition to be a starting center? "No matter what you're going through, you'll get through it if you keep a positive attitude and work hard. I'm a bit taller, but I try to emulate Gabe's style. Jon Feliciano contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. He's had to come up the hard way and he's worked his a-- off to have a great career. He got the heartbreaking news when the team flight landed in Tennessee yesterday. Alicia moved back to Florida with her parents, who bought a house for them to live in. Jon Feliciano, the starting left guard for the Buffalo Bills, works his ass off in the gym all year round to ensure his body can handle the slog of a 17-game season. Feliciano was already big for his age but kept growing when Cole and Palmer dubbed him "Mongo," short for "humongous," never dreaming the nickname would stick all the way to the NFL. Do you know how good a player you're going to be?" GettyDavis Webb #12 of the New York Giants drops back to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jon Feliciano is entering his fifth NFL season and first as a full-time starter. Jeffrey T. Barnes/2021.Associated Press. She and Jon decided on a slightly different spelling of their friend's first name. "You pass the eyeball test," Robinson told him. All rights reserved. He began to excel on the field and on the basketball court -- his first love -- but at home his mother was struggling to pay the bills. On December 11, he was put into action. And the reminders from him aren't just physical. She just didn't want me to worry about her.". When Jon was in eighth grade, Alicia developed breast cancer. Somehow, he thought, I have to get there. I think he did a great 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. All rights reserved. @MongoFeliciano prayers goes out to you and your family! If Feliciano wanted to change his fate, he would have to do it himself. 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