D. J. Jones (offensive lineman) explained

D. J. Jones
Number:71, 65
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:8 May 1988
Birth Place:Kansas City, Missouri
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:310
College:Nebraska
Undraftedyear:2011
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David Vernon "D. J." Jones II, (born May 8, 1988) is a former American football offensive tackle. He is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2011 after a college football career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He spent portions of the 2011 season on the Dolphins' and Baltimore Ravens' practice squads. He was on the Ravens' active roster before he was waived in the postseason. The Eagles claimed him off waivers on February 6, 2012. He was waived by the Eagles on August 31, 2012, and claimed by the Giants on September 1, 2012.[1] The Giants negated the claim on September 2, 2012, after Jones failed his physical.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Associated Press, "Giants Acquire OT D.J. Jones on Waivers", The Washington Post, 9-1-2012
  2. The Washington Post, "Day after being waived, Giants re-sign G Mitch Petrus after OT D.J. Jones fails physical", The Washington Post, 9-2-2012