Sam Jones (American football)

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.

Sam Jones
Personal information
Born: (1996-02-21) February 21, 1996
Highlands Ranch, Colorado, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:ThunderRidge
(Highlands Ranch, Colorado)
College:Arizona State
Position:Center
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

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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