Christian Jones (American football)
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Born: | Orlando, Florida, U.S. | February 18, 1991||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Lake Howell (Winter Park, Florida) | ||
College: | Florida State | ||
Position: | Linebacker | ||
Undrafted: | 2014 | ||
Career history | |||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Career NFL statistics | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Christian Jones (born February 18, 1991) is an
Early years
Jones attended Lake Howell High School in Winter Park, Florida. He recorded 326 tackles during his career. A five-star recruit, he was ranked as the second best outside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com.[1]
College career
As a true freshman in 2010, Jones played in all 14 games, recording 18 tackles and three
Professional career
Jones attended the
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 3+1⁄8 in (1.91 m) |
240 lb (109 kg) |
33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) |
9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.74 s | 1.68 s | 2.76 s | 4.38 s | 7.03 s | 33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) |
9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) |
17 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine[6]
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Chicago Bears
On May 10, 2014, the Chicago Bears signed Jones to a three-year, $1.57 million undrafted free agent contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000.[7][8][9] Jones' fall in the draft was widely attributed to his failed drug test at the NFL combine. He also received an offer from the Jacksonville Jaguars, but chose the Bears partly due to the linebackers coach Reggie Herring.[10]
2014
Throughout training camp, Jones competed for a roster spot at linebacker against
He made his professional regular season debut in the
2015
Jones was moved to inside linebacker after the Bears' new defensive coordinator,
In Week 6, Jones collected a season-high nine combined tackles and deflected a pass during a 37–34 loss at the
2016
On June 16, 2016, it was announced that Jones would be making the move to outside linebacker after the Bears drafted
2017
On March 11, 2017, the Chicago Bears signed Jones to a one-year, $1.50 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $500,000.[7][26]
Throughout training camp, Jones competed for a role as a backup inside linebacker against Nick Kwiatkoski.[27] Head coach John Fox named him a backup inside linebacker behind Jerrell Freeman, Danny Trevathan, and primary backup Nick Kwiatkoski.
On September 28, 2017, Jones earned his first start of the season after Jerrell Freeman tore his pectoral muscle in the season-opener and Nick Kwiatkoski sustained a chest injury in Week 2. He recorded five combined tackles in the Bears' 35–14 loss at the
Detroit Lions
On March 15, 2018, the Detroit Lions signed Jones to a two-year, $6.35 million contract that includes $2.80 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.75 million.[7][29][30] He started all 16 games for the Lions in 2018, finishing fourth on the team with 69 tackles, along with a sack, three passes defensed, and a forced fumble.
On November 2, 2019, Jones signed a two-year contract extension with the Lions through the 2021 season.[31] He started 13 games in 2019 before being placed on injured reserve on December 21, 2019. He finished the season with 51 tackles, two sacks, and four passes defensed.
Jones was released after the 2020 season on March 8, 2021.[32]
Chicago Bears (second stint)
Jones signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears on March 23, 2021.[33]
Seattle Seahawks
On September 14, 2022, Jones signed with the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks.[34] He was released on October 25.
Personal life
His father, Willie Jones also played at Florida State and played for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. His mother, Tarralyn Jones, is the CEO of TJ's Designs & Events, motivational speaker, and published author of "Living A Masked Life" .[35]
References
- ^ Rivals.com
- ^ Christian Jones to Return to FSU for Senior Year
- ^ Florida State suspends starting linebacker Christian Jones for Bethune-Cookman game
- ^ Visser, David (May 5, 2014). "Timmy Jernigan, Telvin Smith, & Christian Jones Failed Combine Drug Test". chopchat.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "Christian Jones, DS #9 OLB, Florida State". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Christian Jones". NFL.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Spotrac.com: Christian Jones contract". spotrac.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "Undrafted free agents 2014: Chicago Bears to sign Christian Jones". fansided.com. May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "OverTheCap.com: Christian Jones contract". overthecap.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (May 18, 2014). "Christian Jones fueled by draft snub". chicagobears.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ Dickerson, Jeff (August 11, 2014). "Khaseem Greene no longer overthinking it". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "Ourlads.com: Chicago Bears Depth Chart: 10/01/2014". Ourlads.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ Campbell, Rich (August 30, 2014). "Bears set 53-man roster". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Game Center: Week 2-2014: Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers". NFL.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ Wiederer, Dan (October 24, 2014). "Huddle up: rookie Christian Jones' upside to be tested". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "NFL Player stats: Christian Jones (career)". NFL.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Bears fire Marc Trestman and Phil Emery". chicagotribune.com. December 29, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ Dickerson, Jeff (December 9, 2015). "Christian Jones highlights Chicago Bears' undrafted free agents". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Bears linebacker Christian Jones bulks up for next big step". chicago.suntimes.com. June 2, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Ourlads.com: Chicago Bears Depth Chart: 10/01/2015". Ourlads.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Bears vs Buccaneers: Alshon Jeffery, Shea McClellin inactive; Christian Jones starts". chatsports.com. December 27, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ Perez, Bryan (May 23, 2016). "Bears' linebackers among best tacklers in NFL, according to Pro Football Focus". bearswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Christian moved to OLB-What it means". beargoggleson.com. June 16, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Christian Jones fitting at new position on Bears' defense". bearswire.usatoday.com. August 6, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ Patrick Finley (October 9, 2016). "Bears first-rounder Leonard Floyd won't play vs. Colts". chicagosuntimes.com. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ "Bears re-sign linebacker Christian Jones". Bears Wire. March 11, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ Greenberg, Daniel (August 11, 2017). "Previewing the Chicago Bears inside linebackers for 2017". dawindycity.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Lions planning to sign LB Christian Jones to two-year deal". nfltraderumors.co. March 13, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Lions sign UFA LBs Christian Jones and Devon Kennard". DetroitLions.com. March 15, 2018. Archived from the original on March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ Alper, Josh (March 13, 2018). "Lions set to add Christian Jones to linebacking corps". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
- ^ "Detroit Lions sign Christian Jones to two-year contract extension". Detroit Free Press. November 2, 2019.
- ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (March 23, 2021). "Roster Move: Bears bringing back LB Jones". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ Boyle, John (September 14, 2022). "Seahawks Sign LB Tanner Muse To 53-Man Roster, Add LB Christian Jones To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Bobby Bowden kept up with the Joneses