Sam Jones (American football) explained

Sam Jones
Number:70
Position:Center
Birth Date:21 February 1996
Birth Place:Highlands Ranch, Colorado, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:305
High School:ThunderRidge
(Highlands Ranch, Colorado)
College:Arizona State
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:6
Draftpick:183
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:JoneSa00

Sam Jones (born February 21, 1996) is a former American football center. He played college football at Arizona State and was named a team captain as a redshirt junior.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Jones was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[1] [2] Jones was released on August 31, 2019, as part of final roster cuts.[3]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 2, 2019, Jones was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on December 30, 2019.[5]

On September 4, 2020, Jones was waived by the Cardinals.[6]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 30, 2020, Jones was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[7] On January 10, 2021, Jones signed a reserve/futures contract with the Colts.[8] On May 12, 2021, Jones was waived by the Colts.[9]

Atlanta Falcons

Jones was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Falcons on May 13, 2021.[10] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[11] [12] He was released on September 7, 2021.[13]

New York Giants

On September 29, 2021, Jones was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[14] He was released on October 5.[15]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: April 28, 2018 . Broncos select guard Sam Jones with 183rd-overall pick . DenverBroncos.com.
  2. Web site: April 28, 2018 . Broncos select guard, Sam Jones in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft . MileHighReport.com . June 2, 2018.
  3. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . August 31, 2019 . Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-man limit . DenverBroncos.com.
  4. Web site: Cox, Seth . September 2, 2019 . Arizona Cardinals release Drew Anderson, A.J. Richardson from practice squad, sign ASU product Sam Jones . revengeofthebirds.com.
  5. Web site: Urban, Darren . December 30, 2019 . Cardinals Sign Seven To "Future" Contracts . AZCardinals.com.
  6. Web site: Urban, Darren . September 4, 2020 . Cardinals Begin Cuts; Hakeem Butler Among Released . AZCardinals.com.
  7. Web site: December 30, 2020 . Colts Sign G Sam Jones To Practice Squad . Colts.com.
  8. Web site: January 10, 2021 . Colts Announce Two Extensions, 16 Reserve/Future Contracts . Colts.com.
  9. Web site: May 12, 2021 . Colts Waive OG Sam Jones . Colts.com.
  10. News: Moran, Gaby . May 13, 2021 . Falcons sign TE Parker Hesse and OL Sam Jones . AtlantaFalcons.com . May 13, 2021.
  11. Web site: Falcons announce 53-man roster. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 31, 2021.
  12. Web site: Falcons sign 15 to practice squad. AtlantaFalcons.com. September 1, 2021.
  13. Web site: Ulrich . Logan . September 7, 2021 . Falcons re-sign RB Qadree Ollison to Practice Squad . NFLTradeRumors.com.
  14. Web site: Giants sign LB Omari Cobb, OL Sam Jones to practice squad. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. September 29, 2021.
  15. Web site: Giants roster moves: CB Ka'dar Hollman added to practice squad. Big Blue View. SB Nation. October 5, 2021.