Mike Jones (defensive back)

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Mike Jones
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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 status American
Position(s) Defensive back
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight186 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

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

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College career

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

Professional career

New York Giants

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

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

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

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.

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References

  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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