Former Alabama CB Cyrus Jones reportedly had successful open-heart surgery in Denver, according to a report from the Baltimore Sun. The former Baltimore Ravens player and Baltimore native now plays for the Denver Broncos.

Jones shared on Instagram earlier in the week about how he learned of the surgery and his outlook about it.

In the photo’s caption, Jones wrote that when his doctor told him he’d need surgery, “I couldn’t believe what he had just said.” Jones indicated that the reason for the surgery was “something that I had been living with my whole life,” and the post includes the hashtag “#AnomalousCoronaryArtery.”

“When I say failure is not an option, it’s a prayer, an affirmation and an acknowledgment,” Jones continued. “God has brought my family and I this far, so much joy and so many blessings. … Thank you to everyone who has reached out with prayers and support. I Love and Appreciate you all!”

The Ravens cut Jones in November, after a costly fumble against the New England Patriots. Jones was claimed off waivers a day later but did not play for the Broncos before being placed on the reserve/nonfootball injury list on Nov. 26.

Jones was a second-round pick of the New England Patriots in 2016.

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