Jamir Jones

Jamir Jones (born June 14, 1998) is an American football outside linebacker who is a free agent. He also played college football at Notre Dame.

Jamir Jones
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-14) June 14, 1998
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Aquinas Institute (Rochester, New York)
College:Notre Dame (2016–2019)
Position:Outside linebacker
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Total tackles:10
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

Jones played four years at Notre Dame, appearing in 55 games during his four seasons. As a senior in 2019, he played in 11 games and finished with 50 tackles, seven and a half for a loss, and four and a half sacks. He also forced two fumbles and recovered another.[1]

Professional career

Houston Texans

On April 30, 2020, Jones was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent[2] and was waived on July 28.[3]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On April 7, 2021, Jones signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after catching Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert's attention in Notre Dame's 2021 Pro Day.[1] Through training camp, he turned heads with his consistent motor and hustle and by regularly winning his one on one confrontations during drills and scrimmages. In preseason, he continued his strong play with four QB sacks in four games and by leading the NFL with six QB hits and thirteen total QB pressures while also leading the Steelers with six special teams tackles, earning a place in the 53-man roster.[4] He was waived on September 28, 2021.[5]

Los Angeles Rams

On September 29, 2021, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.[6] He was waived on December 25.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 27, 2021 Jones was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[7] He was waived on August 31, 2022.[8]

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On September 1, 2022, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[9]

On April 12, 2023, Jones was released by the Steelers, following an April 11 arrest for battery in a domestic violence case in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.[10]

References
  1. Varley, Teresa (April 7, 2021). "Steelers sign Jones". Steelers.com. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  2. Clark, Matt (April 30, 2020). "Notre Dame football: Houston Texans sign Jamir Jones". SlapTheSign.com. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  3. Lane, Mark (July 28, 2020). "Texans waive outside linebacker Jamir Jones". USAToday.com. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  4. White, Shannon (September 9, 2021). "Jamir Jones is the 2021 BTSC Isaac Redman Award winner". BehindTheSteelCurtain.com. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  5. Varley, Teresa (September 28, 2021). "Steelers promote Tuszka to 53-man roster". Steelers.com.
  6. Bryan, Dave (September 29, 2021). "Rams Claim OLB Jamir Jones Off Waivers From Steelers". SteelersDepot.com.
  7. "Roster Moves: Jaguars place 10 on Reserve/COVID-19 list, James Robinson on IR & more". Jaguars.com. December 27, 2021.
  8. "Roster Moves: Jaguars release OL Will Richardson Jr., and waive four". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2022.
  9. Varley, Teresa (September 1, 2022). "Steelers claim Jones off waivers". Steelers.com.
  10. ”Former Steeler Jamir Jones charged with battery before release from team”, CBS News, May 2, 2023.
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