Mike Jones (defensive back)

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Mike Jones
Jones with the Alouettes in 2022
Born: (1995-09-01) September 1, 1995 (age 28)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Career information
Status1-Game Injured
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive back
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight186 lb (84 kg)
CollegeNorth Carolina Central
Temple
Career history
As player
2018New York Giants*
20192021Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2022Montreal Alouettes
2023BC Lions
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Mike Jones (born September 1, 1995) is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is a free agent in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career[edit]

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

Professional career[edit]

New York Giants[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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.

References[edit]

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

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