Manny Jones Explained

Manny Jones
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:June 6, 1999
Birth Place:Cartersville, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:290
High School:Woodland (GA)
College:Colorado State (2017–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:6
Pfr:JoneMa07

Emmanuel Jones (born June 6, 1999) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Colorado State and was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals signed Jones as an undrafted free agent.[1] He was waived at the final roster cuts, on August 30, 2022,[2] and signed to the Cardinals' practice squad the next day.[3]

Jones was elevated to the team's active roster on November 5.[4] He made his professional debut the next day against the Seattle Seahawks in the team's week 9 game[5] He was placed back on the practice squad on November 7. Jones was again elevated to the main roster, playing in the team's week 15 game before being placed back in the practice squad.[6] He was elevated for the final time on December 28,[7] playing in the Cardinals' week 17 and 18 games. Jones played, in total, four games for the Cardinals in 2022.

On May 15, 2023, Jones was released by the Arizona Cardinals.[8]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On May 16, 2023, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[9] He was waived on August 28, 2023.[10]

New England Patriots

On September 27, 2023, Jones was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots.[11] The Patriots released him on October 18, 2023.[12]

New York Jets

On December 19, 2023, Jones was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[14] He was waived on May 6, 2024.[15]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lytle . Kevin . May 1, 2022 . Several former Colorado State football players sign with NFL teams . January 31, 2023 . Fort Collins Coloradoan.
  2. Web site: Urban . Darren . August 30, 2022 . Cardinals Make Final Cutdown To Get To Initial 53-Man Roster . January 31, 2023 . www.azcardinals.com.
  3. Web site: Urban . Darren . August 31, 2022 . Cardinals Re-Sign 11 To Practice Squad . January 31, 2023 . www.azcardinals.com.
  4. Web site: Fields . LaMarr . November 6, 2022 . Cardinals Elevate Nolan Cooney and Manny Jones From Practice Squad - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports . January 31, 2023 . Burn City Sports.
  5. Web site: Manny Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . January 31, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. Druin . Donnie . December 17, 2022 . Will Hernandez Activated From IR; Cardinals' Practice Squad Elevations Announced . January 31, 2023 . Sports Illustrated . en.
  7. Web site: Urban . Darren . December 28, 2022 . Budda Baker Heads To IR As Cardinals Juggle Roster Again . January 31, 2023 . www.azcardinals.com.
  8. Web site: Cardinals Sign Veteran Punter Matt Haack . 2023-05-15 . AZCardinals.com .
  9. Web site: Steelers release Witherspoon; claim Jones. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. May 17, 2023.
  10. Web site: Steelers make additional roster moves. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 28, 2023.
  11. Web site: Buchmasser . Bernd . 2023-09-27 . What placing Daniel Ekuale on injured reserve means for the Patriots . 2023-09-27 . Pats Pulpit . en.
  12. Web site: Patriots Make Changes to the Practice Squad. Patriots.com. October 18, 2023. October 18, 2023.
  13. Web site: Jets Place DL Quinton Jefferson on IR, Sign DL Jalyn Holmes to the Active Roster. Greenberg, Ethan. Pullano, John. NewYorkJets.com. December 19, 2023.
  14. Web site: Jets Sign Nine Players to Reserve/Future Contracts. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. January 8, 2024.
  15. Web site: Jets Sign QBs Andrew Peasley, Colby Suits & DB Brandon Codrington. May 7, 2024. NewYorkJets.com. en.