Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones is celebrating more than just a big win on the field—he’s rejoicing over getting his faith back. Following the Seahawks’ dominant 26–0 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Jones shared how his renewed relationship with Jesus has changed everything.

In a heartfelt locker room speech captured by the team and posted on X, Jones opened up to his teammates about what he’s been through this season. “I’ve been through a lot this year,” he said. “I found myself feeling stuck. 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.”

His words quickly turned emotional as he gave credit where he believed it was due: “Just look at what we got, man. Look at what’s real. It’s bigger than this interception. I got my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ back, and I’m with my boys.” The room erupted in cheers and applause as Jones’ teammates rallied around him.

Later, in a postgame press conference, the linebacker pointed to the gold cross hanging from his neck and reflected on his renewed faith. “I wear this cross around my neck, but I haven’t really been living like it,” he admitted. “I took this time this week and just gave my life back to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

For Jones, the victory on the field was a blessing—but it wasn’t the biggest one. “The biggest thing for me is I got that piece that I was missing, and it’s going to help me,” he said, clarifying that the “piece” he was referring to was “Jesus Christ, my Lord.”

When asked what led to this reconnection, Jones said he felt a sense of conviction. “I’m always wanting to try to get better, try to do something to get better. And I felt like it was the conviction. I was missing it.” That conviction inspired him to focus on becoming the man God designed him to be: “Be the person that I am, who He put me on this Earth to be.”

While the 24-year-old linebacker loves football, he made it clear that the game isn’t everything. “This football stuff is cool,” he said. “But the person matters. 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 also shared that setting an example of faith and character means everything to him—not just for his team, but for his family. “That’s everything for me,” he said. “It’s what I’m teaching my son.”

Although Jones didn’t go into detail about the challenges he’s faced this year, a post pinned to his X account offers a glimpse into his pain. Mourning his late father, he wrote: “I miss you more than words can say … 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.”

Through loss, conviction, and rediscovery, Jones has found a renewed strength in his faith—a reminder that for him, victory in Christ will always mean more than victory on the field.