Mike Jones (defensive back)
 Jones with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2021 | |
| Born: | September 1, 1995 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| College | North Carolina Central Temple |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2018 | New York Giants* |
| 2019–2021 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2022 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2023 | BC Lions |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Mike Jones (born September 1, 1995) is an American professional football defensive back.
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]- ^ "Mike Jones, 2016 roster". nccueaglepride.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "Bombers add DB Christian Boutte & Mike Jones". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. April 29, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ "Mayala among free agent reinforcements for Alouettes". Montreal Alouettes. February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Mike Jones". Montreal Alouettes. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Lions add two-time Grey Cup champion Mike Jones". BC Lions. February 16, 2023.
External links
[edit]- BC Lions bio
Media related to Mike Jones (defensive back) at Wikimedia Commons
- 1995 births
- Living people
- American football defensive backs
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Montreal Alouettes players
- Players of American football from Baltimore
- Temple Owls football players
- North Carolina Central Eagles football players
- New York Giants players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- BC Lions players
- Players of Canadian football from Baltimore