The father of Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant was killed Thursday when his Chevrolet Blazer crashed in South Jersey. Police told The Burlington County Times newspaper of Willingboro that Jerry Avant, 51, of Mount Holly was killed when he lost control of his SUV on a wet roadway and struck several trees. "The Philadelphia Eagles are deeply saddened to learn of Jerry Avant's passing," the team said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Jason, Stacy and the entire Avant family."