D. J. Jones (offensive lineman)

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D. J. Jones
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Jones with the Dolphins in 2011.
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Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1988-05-08) May 8, 1988 (age 36)
Kansas City, Missouri
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
College: Nebraska
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

David Vernon "D. J." Jones II, (born May 8, 1988) is a former American football offensive tackle. He is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2011 after a college football career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He spent portions of the 2011 season on the Dolphins' and Baltimore Ravens' practice squads. He was on the Ravens' active roster before he was waived in the postseason. The Eagles claimed him off waivers on February 6, 2012. He was waived by the Eagles on August 31, 2012, and claimed by the Giants on September 1, 2012. [1] The Giants negated the claim on September 2, 2012, after Jones failed his physical. [2]

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References

  1. Associated Press, "Giants Acquire OT D.J. Jones on Waivers" [ dead link ], The Washington Post, 9-1-2012
  2. The Washington Post, "Day after being waived, Giants re-sign G Mitch Petrus after OT D.J. Jones fails physical" [ dead link ], The Washington Post, 9-2-2012