Edgar Jones (linebacker)

Edgar Jones

Jones in the 2012 NFL season
No. 50, 55, 56, 84, 91, 99
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1984-12-01) December 1, 1984 (age 39) Rayville, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:	Rayville (LA)
College:	Southeast Missouri State
Undrafted:	2007
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (2007−2011) Kansas City Chiefs (2012) Dallas Cowboys (2013) Cleveland Browns (2014)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-American (2006) First-team All-OVC (2006)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 38 Sacks: 1.5 Fumble recoveries: 2 Defensive touchdowns: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Edgar Devon Jones (born December 1, 1984) is a former

He played college football at Southeast Missouri State, where he was named a first-team All-American following his senior season with he led all of Division I-AA with 12.0 quarterback sacks. He was named the MVP of the Magnolia Gridiron Classic - a postseason All-Star Game - after recording 4.0 sacks in that contest.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Jones was signed by the

Jones signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on July 29, 2012. He became one of the team's most valuable special teams players, leading the Chiefs with seven tackles and two fumbles recoveries on special teams, including one returned for his first NFL touchdown at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 14, 2012.

On August 31, 2013, Jones and a seventh round draft choice (#238-Will Smith) were traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a sixth round draft choice (#193-Zach Fulton).^[1]

Dallas Cowboys

On October 18, 2013, Jones was placed on the injured reserve-designated to return list with a hernia. He was activated from injury reserve on December 14. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the season.

Cleveland Browns

Jones signed with the Cleveland Browns on July 24, 2014. He was released on August 4. He announced his retirement on February 25, 2015.

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