Jones finished the 2024 season with 27 total tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over 12 games. Jones signed with the Cardinals in late September, nearly matching his career high of 29 tackles in 2021. The defensive tackle did set a new high-water mark with 3.0 sacks and he'll enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, potentially looking for a new destination for his fifth NFL campaign.
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Team
Arizona Cardinals
Birthdate
2/5/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 313 lbs
Birthplace
Evanston, IL, USA
Position
DT
College
Michigan State
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Arizona Cardinals
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Miami Dolphins
2024-2024
(1 season)
Tennessee Titans
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
Jones finished the 2024 season with 27 total tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over 12 games. Jones signed with the Cardinals in late September, nearly matching his career high of 29 tackles in 2021. The defensive tackle did set a new high-water mark with 3.0 sacks and he'll enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, potentially looking for a new destination for his fifth NFL campaign.
Jones (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. The defensive tackle was a limited participant in practice late in the week and carried a questionable tag into the weekend. Jones has 19 tackles (seven solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defensed in eight games this season.
Jones (thigh) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports. Gershman was sidelined for the Cardinals' Week 9 win over the Bears due to a thigh injury. His ability to practice without limitations Wednesday indicates that, barring any setbacks, he should be able to play against the Jets on Sunday. Should he play, Jones would reclaim his starting spot at defensive tackle alongside Roy Lopez while Khyiris Tonga provides rotational depth.
Jones (thigh) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears. Jones got in a round of limited practices this week and was listed as questionable on the final injury report. With Roy Lopez back after missing Week 8, it'll be Lopez, L.J. Collier and Khyiris Tonga soaking up most of the snaps on the interior of Arizona's defensive line.
Jones (thigh) has returned to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. Jones suffered a thigh injury early in the second quarter, but he was able to return for the second half. Jones and Khyiris Tonga will see heavy rotation at defensive tackle alongside L.J. Collier.
Jones suffered a thigh injury against Miami on Sunday and is questionable to return. Jones headed to the locker room after getting hurt and was deemed questionable to return early in the second quarter. The defensive tackle has ascended to a fairly significant role after signing with the Cardinals in late September, as he logged at least 30 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the team's past three games while notching 2.0 sacks during that span.