Jarron Jones Explained

Jarron Jones
Current Team:Memphis Showboats
Number:77
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:11 March 1994
Birth Place:Rochester, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:316
High School:Aquinas Institute (Rochester, New York)
College:Notre Dame
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Status:Active
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Jarron Jones (born March 11, 1994) is an American football offensive lineman for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for Notre Dame with his brother Jamir Jones.

Professional career

New York Giants

After going unselected in the 2017 NFL draft, Jones was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.[1] On July 12, 2017, it was stated that the Giants were trying to convert him to offensive tackle.[2] He was eventually cut on September 2, 2017.[3]

Seattle Seahawks

Two days after being released by New York, Jones was signed by the Seattle Seahawks.[4] On September 12, Jones was released from the Seattle Seahawks practice squad along with Kenny Lawler.[5]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 19, 2017, Jones worked out with the Dallas Cowboys along with Caraun Reid, Jake Eldrenkamp, and others.[6] A day later, he was signed to the practice squad.[7] On May 21, 2018, Jones was waived by the Cowboys.[8]

New York Giants (second stint)

On June 11, 2018, Jones was signed by the New York Giants alongside Kenneth Durden.[9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 7, 2018, Jones was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[10] On September 1, Jones was cut.[11] 11 days later, he was signed to the practice squad.[12] On October 15, Jones was released.[13]

Washington Redskins

On November 6, 2018, Jones was signed by the Washington Redskins.[14] On November 19, he was released.[15]

Detroit Lions

On December 12, 2018, Jones was signed to the practice squad by the Detroit Lions.[16] On December 31, he signed a futures deal with Detroit.[17]

Buffalo Bills

On August 6, 2019, Jones was signed by the Buffalo Bills.[18] He was cut on August 31.[19]

New York Guardians

In October 2019, Jones was drafted by the New York Guardians in the 2020 XFL Draft.[20]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On March 25, 2020, Jones was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers along with Cavon Walker.[21] On September 5, 2020, he was cut.[22] A day later, Jones was re-signed to the practice squad.[23] He was placed on injured reserve on December 29.[24] On January 4, 2021, Jones was signed to a futures contract.[25] He was waived on July 20.[26]

On October 18, 2021 Jones was suspended 10 games after pleading guilty in domestic violence case.[27]

Tampa Bay Bandits

On March 10, 2022, Jones was drafted by the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League.[28] On June 16, 2022, it was announced that Jones was selected as the offensive tackle for the inaugural All-USFL team. On June 17, he was transferred to inactive roster.[29]

Memphis Showboats

Jones and all other Tampa Bay Bandits players were all transferred to the Memphis Showboats after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league.[30]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017 Undrafted Free Agents Signings Tracker. April 30, 2017. nfltraderumors.
  2. Web site: NFL Notes: Aaron Rodgers, Cardinals, Giants. July 12, 2017. nfltraderumors.
  3. Web site: Giants Officially Cut Roster Down to 53. September 2, 2017. nfltraderumors.
  4. Web site: Seahawks Announce 10-Man Practice Squad Including QB Trevone Boykin. September 4, 2017. nfltraderumors.
  5. Web site: NFL Transactions: Tuesday 9/12. September 12, 2017. nfltraderumors.
  6. Web site: Cowboys Working Out 10 Players including DT Caraun Reid. September 19, 2017. nfltraderumors.
  7. Web site: NFL Transactions: Wednesday 9/20. September 20, 2017. nfltraderumors.
  8. Web site: NFL Transactions: Monday 5/21. May 21, 2018. nfltraderumors.
  9. Web site: NFL Transactions: Monday 6/11. June 11, 2018. nfltraderumors.
  10. Web site: NFL Transactions: Tuesday 8/7. August 7, 2018. nfltraderumors.
  11. Web site: Buccaneers officially cut 31 players. September 1, 2018. nfltraderumors.
  12. Web site: Buccaneers Place CB Vernon Hargreaves On IR, Re-sign DE Will Clarke. September 12, 2018. nfltraderumors.
  13. Web site: NFL Transactions: Monday 10/15. October 15, 2018. nfltraderumors.
  14. Web site: Redskins Activate DL Stacy McGee From PUP, Waive DB Kenny Ladler. November 6, 2018. nfltraderumors.
  15. Web site: NFL Transactions: Monday 11/19. November 19, 2018. nfltraderumors.
  16. Web site: Lions Sign Three Players to Practice Squad. December 12, 2018. nfltraderumors.
  17. Web site: Lions Sign Five Players to Futures Deals. December 31, 2018. nfltraderumors.
  18. Web site: NFL Transactions: Tuesday 8/6. August 6, 2019. nfltraderumors.
  19. Web site: Bills Officially Cut 31 Players, Get Down to 53. August 31, 2019. nfltraderumors.
  20. Web site: Bender. Bill. XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league. Sporting News. October 21, 2019. October 23, 2019.
  21. Web site: NFL Transactions: Wednesday 3/25. March 25, 2020. nfltraderumors.
  22. Web site: Steelers Officially Cut 27 Players. September 5, 2020. nfltraderumors.
  23. Web site: Steelers Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad. September 6, 2020. nfltraderumors.
  24. Web site: NFL Transactions: Tuesday 12/29. December 29, 2020. nfltraderumors.
  25. Web site: 2021 Futures Signing Tracker. January 4, 2021. nfltraderumors.
  26. Web site: NFL Transactions: Tuesday 7/20. July 20, 2021. nfltraderumors.
  27. Web site: Former Steelers OL Jarron Jones Suspended 10 Games by NFL after Pleading Guilty in Domestic Violence Case. October 18, 2021. steelersnow.com.
  28. Web site: USFL DRAFT 2022: SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT PICK-BY-PICK RESULTS . March 10, 2022 . Fox Media LLC . www.foxsports.com . March 11, 2022.
  29. USFLBandits . Transferred to inactive roster:. 1537709893225877504. June 17, 2022 . June 17, 2022.
  30. Web site: Knight . Joey . Tampa Bay Bandits won’t play in United States Football League in 2023 . tampabay.com . 1 December 2022.