Sam Jones (American football)

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Sam Jones
Free agent
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1996-02-21) February 21, 1996 (age 25)
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:ThunderRidge
(Highlands Ranch, Colorado)
College:Arizona State
NFL Draft:2018 / Round: 6 / Pick: 183
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:5
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Sam Jones (born February 21, 1996) is an American football center who is a free agent. He played college football at Arizona State and was named a team captain as a redshirt junior.

Professional career[]

Denver Broncos[]

Jones was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[1][2] Jones was released on August 31, 2019, as part of final roster cuts.[3]

Arizona Cardinals[]

On September 2, 2019, Jones was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on December 30, 2019.[5]

On September 4, 2020, Jones was waived by the Cardinals.[6]

Indianapolis Colts[]

On December 30, 2020, Jones was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[7] On January 10, 2021, Jones signed a reserve/futures contract with the Colts.[8] On May 12, 2021, Jones was waived by the Colts.[9]

Atlanta Falcons[]

Jones was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Falcons on May 13, 2021.[10] He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12] He was released on September 7, 2021.[13]

New York Giants[]

On September 29, 2021, Jones was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[14] He was released on October 5.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ "Broncos select guard Sam Jones with 183rd-overall pick". DenverBroncos.com. April 28, 2018.
  2. ^ "Broncos select guard, Sam Jones in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft". MileHighReport.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  3. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2019). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-man limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  4. ^ Cox, Seth (September 2, 2019). "Arizona Cardinals release Drew Anderson, A.J. Richardson from practice squad, sign ASU product Sam Jones". revengeofthebirds.com.
  5. ^ Urban, Darren (December 30, 2019). "Cardinals Sign Seven To "Future" Contracts". AZCardinals.com.
  6. ^ Urban, Darren (September 4, 2020). "Cardinals Begin Cuts; Hakeem Butler Among Released". AZCardinals.com.
  7. ^ "Colts Sign G Sam Jones To Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "Colts Announce Two Extensions, 16 Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "Colts Waive OG Sam Jones". Colts.com. May 12, 2021.
  10. ^ Moran, Gaby (May 13, 2021). "Falcons sign TE Parker Hesse and OL Sam Jones". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  11. ^ "Falcons announce 53-man roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. August 31, 2021.
  12. ^ "Falcons sign 15 to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 1, 2021.
  13. ^ Ulrich, Logan (September 7, 2021). "Falcons re-sign RB Qadree Ollison to Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.com.
  14. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 29, 2021). "Giants sign LB Omari Cobb, OL Sam Jones to practice squad". Giants.com.
  15. ^ "Giants roster moves: CB Ka'dar Hollman added to practice squad". Big Blue View. SB Nation. October 5, 2021.

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