Mark Jones (American football)
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Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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Born: | Wallingford, Pennsylvania, U.S. | November 3, 1980||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | Wallingford (PA) Strath Haven | ||||||||
College: | Tennessee | ||||||||
NFL draft: | 2004 / Round: 7 / Pick: 206 | ||||||||
Career history | |||||||||
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Mark Christopher Jones (born November 3, 1980) is a former
Jones was also a member of the New York Giants, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers.
College career
After leading Strath Haven High School to two PIAA state championships, Mark Jones played all over the field at the
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jones was drafted by the
New York Giants
Jones was then picked up by the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)
The Giants released Mark Jones on September 3, 2005, and he was picked up by the Buccaneers on September 7.
San Diego Chargers
On June 20, 2008, Jones signed with the San Diego Chargers.[11] He was released on August 30 during final cuts.[12]
Carolina Panthers
Jones was signed by the Carolina Panthers after the team waived wide receiver Dominique Thompson.[13] He returned 39 punts and 40 kickoffs for 1,433 yards in 2008, his only season with the team.[14] In Carolina's Divisional Round playoff loss to Arizona, he returned five kickoffs for 151 yards.[15]
Tennessee Titans
Jones was signed by the Tennessee Titans on March 18, 2009, after incumbent returner Chris Carr signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[16] The Titans released Jones on September 4.[17] He was re-signed on September 29.[18] On May 25, 2010, his contract was terminated.[19][20]
Personal life
Mark Jones was a community contributor with the Giants in 2004, helping out as a
References
- ^ Grotz, Bob (September 30, 2009). "Delco's Mark Jones returns to Titans". Delco Times. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "All for Mark Jones, say aye". The Daily Beacon. July 28, 2003. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "Mark Jones 2004 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Vacchiano, Ralph (September 4, 2005). "GIANTS ADD MORTON, CUT PALMER". New York Daily News. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Game Day Spotlight: Mark Jones". Buccaneers.com. September 17, 2005. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Mark Jones 2005 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "2005 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Wild Card - Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 7th, 2006". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Pasquarelli, Len (October 22, 2007). "Bucs lose return ace Jones for year to knee injury". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Bolts Sign PR Mark Jones, Release Four". 247Sports. June 20, 2008. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Williamson, Bill (August 30, 2008). "Chargers cut list". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Cranston, MIke (September 1, 2008). "Panthers sign Jones to return kicks, punts". Hendersonville Times-News. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Mark Jones 2008 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Divisional Round - Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers - January 10th, 2009". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "TITANS SIGN MARK JONES". NBC Sports. March 18, 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (September 4, 2009). "Titans drop Mark Jones". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Titans Sign Kick Returner Mark Jones, Make Other Roster Moves". TennesseeTitans.com. September 29, 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Titans will release Mark Jones". NBC Sports. May 25, 2010. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans plan to release WR Mark Jones, C Kenny Alfred". Music City Miracles. May 25, 2010. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
- Tennessee Volunteers bio