Jonathan Jones (Canadian football)

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Jonathan Jones
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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Jones with the Toronto Argonauts in 2023
Born: (1997-11-18) November 18, 1997 (age 27)
Ocoee, Florida, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status American
Position(s) Linebacker
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight230 lb (100 kg)
College Toledo (2020–2021)
Notre Dame (2016–2019)
High school Oak Ridge High
Career history
As player
2022–2024 Toronto Argonauts
2025–present Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Jonathan Carlos Jones (born November 18, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion after winning with the Toronto Argonauts in 2022 and 2024.

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College career

After using a redshirt season in 2016, Jones played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 2017 to 2019 where he played in 28 games and recorded 16 total tackles. [1] He then transferred to the University of Toledo as a graduate transfer to play for the Rockets in 2020 and 2021. [2] In two years, he played in 19 games where he had 116 total tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. [2] [3]

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

On May 23, 2022, Jones signed with the Toronto Argonauts. [3] [4] Following 2022 training camp, he was placed on the team's practice roster, but made his professional debut on June 25, 2022, against the BC Lions, where he recorded one special teams tackle. [4] [5] He returned to the active roster in week 8, but dislocated his shoulder and was placed on the team's injured list. [6] Once healthy, he returned to the practice roster for two weeks. [7]

Following an injury to the team's incumbent starting weak-side linebacker, Wynton McManis, Jones made his first career start on October 8, 2022, against the Lions, where he had one defensive tackle. [5] He started the last four games of the regular season and finished the year having played in six regular season games where he had ten defensive tackles, five special teams tackles, one sack, and two interceptions. [5] [7] Due to his strong play, Jones remained in the lineup for the East Final against the Montreal Alouettes, despite McManis returning from injury, where he had three defensive tackles in his post-season debut. [5] [7] He also played in his the 109th Grey Cup where he had five defensive tackles and one special teams tackle in the Argonauts' 24–23 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [8]

In 2023, Jones played in all 18 regular season games, starting in eight, where he had 49 defensive tackles, 13 special teams tackles, seven sacks, and one interception. [8] He also had one defensive tackle and one special teams tackle in the East Final loss to the Alouettes. [8] In the 2024 season, Jones played in 12 regular season games, starting in six, but sat out the last five games of the regular season. [8] He remained on the injured list while the Argonauts won another Grey Cup over the Blue Bombers in the 111th Grey Cup game. [8] [9]

On January 16, 2025, Jones was released by the Argonauts. [10]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On January 30, 2025, it was announced that Jones had signed a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [11]

Personal life

Jones was born to parents Charles and Sharma Jones. [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "Jonathan Jones". Toledo Rockets . Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Toronto Argonauts sign American linebacker Jonathan Jones, release one other". 3DownNation. May 23, 2022.
  4. 1 2 "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Jonathan Jones". Toronto Argonauts . Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  6. ↑ "The Rookie and the Vet: Muamba guiding Jones to greatness". Canadian Football League. November 17, 2022.
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  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Play-by-Play, 111th Grey Cup". Canadian Football League. November 17, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Argos release LB Jonathan Jones; extend OL John Bosse". Canadian Football League. January 16, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Bombers sign American linebacker Jonathan Jones". Canadian Football League. January 30, 2025.
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