Sam Jones (American football)
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| Position: | Center | ||||
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| Born: | February 21, 1996 Highlands Ranch, Colorado, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | ThunderRidge (Highlands Ranch, Colorado) | ||||
| College: | Arizona State | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2018 / round: 6 / pick: 183 | ||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Sam Jones (born February 21, 1996) is a former American football center. He played college football at Arizona State and was named a team captain as a redshirt junior.
Professional career
[edit]Denver Broncos
[edit]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
[edit]On September 2, 2019, Jones was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals.[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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]On September 29, 2021, Jones was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[14] He was released on October 5.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Broncos select guard Sam Jones with 183rd-overall pick". DenverBroncos.com. April 28, 2018.
- ^ "Broncos select guard, Sam Jones in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft". MileHighReport.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2019). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-man limit". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ Cox, Seth (September 2, 2019). "Arizona Cardinals release Drew Anderson, A.J. Richardson from practice squad, sign ASU product Sam Jones". revengeofthebirds.com.
- ^ Urban, Darren (December 30, 2019). "Cardinals Sign Seven To "Future" Contracts". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Urban, Darren (September 4, 2020). "Cardinals Begin Cuts; Hakeem Butler Among Released". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ "Colts Sign G Sam Jones To Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 30, 2020.
- ^ "Colts Announce Two Extensions, 16 Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2021.
- ^ "Colts Waive OG Sam Jones". Colts.com. May 12, 2021.
- ^ Moran, Gaby (May 13, 2021). "Falcons sign TE Parker Hesse and OL Sam Jones". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Falcons announce 53-man roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Falcons sign 15 to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 1, 2021.
- ^ Ulrich, Logan (September 7, 2021). "Falcons re-sign RB Qadree Ollison to Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.com.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 29, 2021). "Giants sign LB Omari Cobb, OL Sam Jones to practice squad". Giants.com.
- ^ "Giants roster moves: CB Ka'dar Hollman added to practice squad". Big Blue View. SB Nation. October 5, 2021.