Do you see this as maybe something that could be a long-term thing? Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. "He's a junkyard dog," said Lee Smith, who has been Feliciano's teammate since his rookie year in 2015, first in Oakland and now in Buffalo. (Paul Jasienski via AP). Feliciano has a football career, a college degree and a future. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 38-20. "When I got there, they gave me a helmet and pads," Feliciano said. (Perry Knotts via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) makes a move to block on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. She told him her hairdresser was at fault. Jon was too proud to tell his coaches what was happening at home; his mother was too proud to ask anybody for help. (AP Photo/Justin Edmonds), Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano (76) lines up in position against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. He's the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. February 12, 2021 5:00 pm ET. Jon Feliciano was born on 10 February, 1992 in Davie, Florida, United States, is an American football guard. All rights reserved. "The one thing I don't worry about is having to tell anybody st about Jon Feliciano," Smith said sternly. Though Feliciano remembers other incidents when his brother was physically aggressive, none escalated to the point of police involvement. He was placed on injured reserve on November 6, 2021 with a calf injury. His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. (Ryan Kang via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) waits for the snap against the Houston Texans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. You won it for your nephew today. (Al Tielemans via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Cody Ford (70) and offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) line up for a play against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, New York. Nick Wojton. Feliciano allowed zero sacks on the season. He made his first career start at left guard, as a redshirt freshman, against Ohio State in 2011. As a child, Feliciano was more interested in designing and playing video games and basketball than in football. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. (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. "I'll watch your highlight tape, and we'll see how it goes.". Jon Feliciano contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. (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. GettyOffensive coordinator Ken Dorsey of the Buffalo Bills looks on during Bills mini camp on June 15, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. "They were brothers," explained Feliciano's wife, Shannon. I feel like if I can help a kid in any way, I can tell them, 'Even if you're a child, take a stand. 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. 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. Jon Feliciano: My parents both have a lot of tattoos. This past Sunday against the Giants, a designed quarterback sweep to the right requires Feliciano and Morse to pull as lead blockers on the play. I think he did a great job. "I have this little girl that I have to take care of," Feliciano said. When Jon asked what was wrong, she claimed she was watching a scary movie. "Without those guys, I wouldn't have made it," Feliciano said, referring to Cole and Palmer's positive influences in difficult surroundings. The Bills beat the Patriots 38-9. Nick Wojton. [3], In May 2014, Feliciano graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelors degree in Human Resources Management. (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. "Jon is very quiet, when it comes to his emotions," Shannon explained. I've been in a lot of people's ears for a lot of years trying to get into the center position. Watching his daughter grow is motivating for Feliciano. Now the starting right guard for Buffalo, Feliciano is grateful for the football education he received while toiling as an understudy in Oakland. Jon wanted to go back home to help her, but Alicia refused, adamant that he finish college. 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. "I always watched their one-on-ones," said Feliciano of his Oakland teammates. The Bills head coach prioritized the health of Damar Hamlin and his players over football after experiencing a life-changing event on Monday night. Feliciano can earn additional $2.4 million through performance . Feliciano described. [3] Feliciano was also named to First-team All-Broward by Sun Sentinel. And the reminders from him aren't just physical. Former Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano played through a devastating family loss during his debut with the New York Giants. How safe is your neighborhood? According to Jon, Feliciano's mother, Alicia, took his brother out to celebrate with friends. [2], Feliciano sat out his true Freshman season, participating on the practice squad. Encouraged by his best friend Sean Cole and accompanied by his coach Rashad West, Feliciano attended the 2008 University of Miami spring scrimmage with his highlight tape in hand. Feliciano visited whenever he could, but his friend steadily deteriorated while in a coma. And he did it.". "She told me, 'I've had breast cancer the last few months, but I'm OK,'" Jon said. 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. And he looked me dead in the eye and said, 'I don't care.' The team has stumbled to a 2-3 start this season, but Feliciano has contributed in every game. Charles Krupa/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) walks off of the field against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL game, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville. We always say it's a great story. 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. (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. 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. 4. Golden said. [3] Despite having received offers from the University of Akron, Florida International University and San Diego State University, to name a few, Felicianos heart was set on being a Hurricane. Ive been struggling since, Feliciano said. "When he was young, he was super-clumsy," Palmer said, but recalled Feliciano's friendliness as unchanged. ", "Are you sure?" On March 14, 2021, Feliciano signed a three-year, $17 million contract extension with the Bills. In a normal year, bringing Jon Feliciano back into the fold with the Bills offensive line would seem like an easy decision. All rights reserved. When fall camp opened, Feliciano competed for a starting job. 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. "So I was working my a-- off during that winter to come in and continue to build off of what I did. [2], Considered a three-star recruit and number 19 offensive guard by Scout.com, he was also considered a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and ranked as the 55th best offensive tackle in the nation. Then they sign K.O. His other brother is Rafael Feliciano, and his younger brother is Chris Feliciano. Peter Aiken/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. "Ive been struggling since," Feliciano said. Now he's playing professionally as an adaptable lineman for the Oakland Raiders. (Kevin Terrell via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. She went to treatments alone and would come home with a smile, tuck her kids into bed and then scream in pain through the night. In April 2008, prosecutors declined to pursue the case. [8], In 2018, Feliciano played in 13 games, starting four at left guard in place of an injured Kelechi Osemele. 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. They left, not knowing what to expect as they drove to a friend's house. Feliciano, to this day, considers the what-ifs, in terms of growing up living free from the fear of such volatile outbursts. Sign up for the Giants Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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