Howard Jones (linebacker) explained
Howard Jones (born February 10, 1990) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Shepherd University.
Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jones signed with the Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 10, 2014. He was released on September 5, 2015.[1]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jones was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on September 7, 2015.[2] He was elevated to the team's main roster on October 6.[3] During his first game against the Jacksonville Jaguars the following Sunday, he recorded 2 solo sacks.[4] Two weeks later, against the Washington Redskins, he added a 43-yard fumble return touchdown. In Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, Jones recorded another sack which resulted in a fumble.Jones finished his first season with the Buccaneers with five sacks.[5]
Jones was placed on injured reserve on November 7, 2016 after suffering a knee injury.[6]
Chicago Bears
On October 6, 2017, Jones was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on November 23, 2017.[8] On November 30, 2017, he was waived by the Bears and re-signed to the practice squad.[9] [10] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 5, 2017.[11]
On May 14, 2018, Jones was released by the Bears.[12]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Steelers reduce roster to 53 players; sign cornerback Ross Cockrell. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903120827/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-reduce-roster-to-53-players-sign-cornerback-Ross-Cockrell/805b9ee2-caaa-4f20-b161-4e36d0811b3a. dead. September 3, 2017. Steelers.com. September 5, 2015. March 2, 2017.
- Web site: Buccaneers.com. Smith. Scott. First Practice Squad Has Homegrown Feel. September 7, 2015. September 7, 2015.
- Web site: The Journal. Kozlowski. Rick. Jones added to Buccaneers' active roster. October 7, 2015. October 11, 2015. October 8, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151008170231/http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/643938/Jones-added-to-Buccaneers--active-roster.html?nav=5009. dead.
- Web site: Tampa Tribune. Bucs rookie DE Jones leads sack charge against Jaguars. October 12, 2015. October 13, 2015. October 14, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151014213240/http://www2.tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-rookie-de-jones-leads-sack-charge-against-jaguars-20151012/. dead.
- Web site: PennLive.com. Klinger. Jacob. Pittsburgh Steelers futures contracts: Analyzing last year's for 2016. January 26, 2016. February 1, 2016. Eight were healthy cuts. Of those, only Howard Jones caught on with another NFL team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had five sacks..
- Web site: Hansbrough Promoted as Two Go to IR. Buccaneers.com. November 7, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220073716/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Hansbrough-Promoted-as-Two-Go-to-IR/9bcaab68-54a5-4c7d-b781-ed9137265891. December 20, 2016.
- Web site: Bears add OLB Howard Jones to practice squad. USAToday.com. October 6, 2017.
- Web site: Floyd placed on IR with knee injury. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. November 23, 2017.
- Web site: Bears re-sign safety Chris Prosinski. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. November 30, 2017.
- Web site: Bears activate Deiondre' Hall off IR. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. December 2, 2017.
- Web site: Bears put veterans Long, Unrein on IR. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. December 5, 2017.
- Web site: Roster Moves: Bears ink five tryout players to contracts. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. May 14, 2018.
