The Las Vegas Raiders have released defensive back Jack Jones, per the NFL's Ian Rapoport. Jones was drafted in the fourth round by the New England Patriots in 2022 -- spending just one season with the team -- and found his way to the Raiders a year later. The 27-year-old is still on his rookie deal and was solid for Las Vegas last season, recording 69 tackles and three interceptions. He has at least two picks in each of his first three seasons. Jones played the third-most snaps of any Raiders defender in 2024 (94.08%) and started 16 games for the team. It seems likely that a cornerback-needy team will snatch up the Arizona State alum once he's cleared waivers, considering his relatively cheap contract and production.
Apr 6, 2025 3:55 PM EST
The Las Vegas Raiders are attempting to work out a trade for cornerback Jack Jones, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Vincent Bonsignore. If the team cannot work out a trade, they plan to release Jones on Monday. Off-field issues and questions about his effort have made the 27-year-old defensive back expendable for the Raiders this offseason, even though he set career-highs in 2024 in tackles (69), interceptions (three) and pass breakups (16) in 17 games played (16 starts). He has one year left on his current deal and could attract some interest on the trade market. If the Raiders release him, Jones should quickly latch on with another team looking for depth in their secondary. Before last season, Jones had 67 tackles (53 solo), four interceptions (three returned for touchdowns), 11 pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 25 games (five starts) with the Raiders and New England Patriots.
Apr 6, 2025 1:02 PM EST
The New England Patriots are waiving cornerback Jack Jones on Monday, according to his agent. Jones, a fourth-round selection in last year's draft, played only 10 snaps on defense in the Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany on Sunday. Jones has missed five games this year due to a hamstring injury that caused him to land on Injured Reserve, and he's seen his playing time decrease since coming back in Week 7. In 18 total games (two starts) for New England the last two seasons, he has 42 tackles (33 solo), three tackles for loss, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), seven passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The 25-year-old should be able to latch on with another team quickly.
Nov 13, 2023 1:20 PM EST
According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple games. The 2022 fourth-round pick, who recently had gun charges against him dropped by the Suffolk County District Attorney, was anticipated to play versus the Eagles. However, he didn't practice on Thursday or Friday, so he may have suffered a setback. Jones finished his rookie campaign by totaling 30 tackles and two interceptions. But with uncertainty surrounding his return, IDP managers should look elsewhere to fill a void in their lineups.
Sep 9, 2023 11:35 AM EST
New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones had all gun charges against him dropped by the Suffolk County District Attorney. He was arrested in mid-June at Boston's Logan Airport while allegedly carrying two firearms in his luggage. Jones will have to complete several hours of community service, and the situation is still subject to a review by the NFL. The 2022 fourth-round pick started 13 games for Bill Belichick last season. He is competing for a starting role with 2023 first-round pick Christian Gonzalez this year.
Sep 6, 2023 9:53 AM EST
Jones is slated to practice with the Patriots at the start of training camp, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.
Jul 25, 2023 8:23 AM EST
Jones was arrested Friday after two firearms were found in his travel luggage at Logan International Airport in Boston, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Jun 17, 2023 8:28 AM EST
Jones has fully recovered from his knee injury, Chris Mason of MassLive reports.
Jun 1, 2023 4:30 PM EST
The Patriots ended the team-imposed suspension for Jones (knee) on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Jan 9, 2023 9:05 PM EST
Jones (knee) has been moved from IR to reserve/suspended by the Patriots, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Jan 6, 2023 3:06 PM EST
The Patriots placed Jones (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Dec 31, 2022 4:13 PM EST
Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Dec 30, 2022 7:06 PM EST
Jones (knee) has been ruled inactive for Saturday's game against the Bengals.
Dec 24, 2022 9:00 AM EST
Jones (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Dec 18, 2022 11:46 AM EST
The Patriots have listed Jones (knee) as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Dec 16, 2022 6:39 PM EST
Jones said postgame that he was forced out of Monday's 27-13 win over the Cardinals with a bone bruise, Dakota Randall of NESN reports.
Dec 12, 2022 9:06 PM EST
Jones (knee) was downgraded out for the remainder of Monday' game against the Cardinals.
Dec 12, 2022 6:35 PM EST
Jones is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury.
Dec 12, 2022 5:56 PM EST
Jones recorded three tackles, one interception and two passes defensed during Sunday's 29-0 win over the Lions.
Oct 11, 2022 3:48 PM EST
Jones totaled seven tackles (three solo), an interception, a touchdown, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery during the Patriots' 27-24 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Oct 3, 2022 8:53 AM EST
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