Mike Jones (defensive back) explained

Mike Jones
Image Upright:1
Position1:Defensive back
Birth Date:1 September 1995
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:186
College:North Carolina Central
Temple
Playing Team1:New York Giants
Playing Team2:Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Playing Team3:Montreal Alouettes
Playing Team4:BC Lions
Career Footnotes:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Import:yes
Career Highlights:
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Mike Jones (born September 1, 1995) is an American professional football defensive back who is a free agent.

College career

Jones played college football for the North Carolina Central Eagles from 2013 to 2016 and the Temple Owls in 2017.[1]

Professional career

New York Giants

Jones was originally signed as an undrafted free agent in 2018 by the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL), but was released.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Jones signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on April 29, 2019.[2] After spending two seasons with the Blue Bombers, Jones won two Grey Cup championships with the team. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.[3]

Montreal Alouettes

On February 8, 2022, Jones signed with the Montreal Alouettes as a free agent.[4] He played in all 18 regular season games where he had 47 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, one interception, and one forced fumble.[5] He became a free agent on February 14, 2023.[6]

BC Lions

On February 16, 2023, it was announced that Jones had signed with the BC Lions.[7] On February 13, 2024, Jones became a free agent, as his contract with the Lions was not renewed.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mike Jones, 2016 roster. nccueaglepride.com. November 22, 2019.
  2. Web site: Bombers add DB Christian Boutte & Mike Jones. Winnipeg Blue Bombers. April 29, 2019. November 22, 2019.
  3. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . November 26, 2022.
  4. Web site: Mayala among free agent reinforcements for Alouettes . . February 8, 2022.
  5. Web site: Mike Jones . . November 26, 2022.
  6. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . February 21, 2023.
  7. Web site: Lions add two-time Grey Cup champion Mike Jones . . February 16, 2023.