Super Bowl LX: 6 Christians playing in the big game

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Thursday, February 05, 2026

5. Ernest Jones 

In a video posted to the team’s X account on Nov. 30, Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones proclaimed his Christian faith in a postgame locker room speech. Discussing how he had “been through a lot this year” and found himself “feeling stuck,” Jones informed his teammates “I found myself feeling like I was missing something, and what I was missing was God.” 

“I got back on my knees, I started back praying,” he recalled. After expressing confidence that his newfound embrace of Christianity played a role in the team’s athletic success, Jones commented: “Just look at what we got, man. Look at what’s real.” 

After his teammates erupted into applause, Jones added: “It’s bigger than this interception. I got my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ back, and I’m with my boys.” 

Jones provided additional details about his Christian faith at a postgame press conference. Pointing to the gold cross he was wearing around his neck, Jones told reporters “I wear this cross around my neck, but I haven’t really … been living like it.”

“I took this time this week and just … gave my life back to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” he explained. While Jones thanked God for “what He did for me on the football field,” the athlete clarified “the biggest thing for me is like I got that piece that I was missing and it’s going to help me.” Jones identified the missing piece as “Jesus Christ, my Lord.” 

In response to a question inquiring “What was it about this week that reconnected” him to his Christian faith, Jones replied: “I’m always wanting to try to get better, try to do something to get better. And I felt like it was the conviction.” 

Jones acknowledged to reporters that he was “missing” his faith, detailing how he has a desire to “be the person that I am" and “who He put me on this Earth to be.” He indicated to reporters that although he saw “this football stuff” as “cool,” he did not view it as the most important aspect of his life.

“At the end of the day, when we leave this Earth … what type of person were you? Can people count on you? Can people trust you? And did you … stand by your word?” he asked after outlining his belief that “the person matters.” 

Jones’ remarks about character followed a question from a reporter asking him “How important is it for you to set the example, not just talk about it, but set the example as a leader on this team?” The athlete assured the reporter “That’s everything to me,” adding “It’s what I’m teaching my son.” 

Although Jones did not elaborate on what he had “been through” in 2025 during his locker room speech, the pinned post on his X profile contains a tribute to his late father, who died earlier in the year: “I miss you more than words can say — and I know that won’t ever change. You gave it everything you had, but God was ready to bring his guy home. Give me some time, man. … I’m hurting. Get your rest, my guy.”