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  • Elevated from practice squad

    Jones is active for Sunday's matchup with the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: The inside linebacker will be making his debut with Tampa Bay. Jones recorded five seasons of more than 100 tackles with the Falcons between 2016 and 2021, but his snap counts and production dipped with the Browns and Panthers in 2022 and 2023, respectively. The veteran will enter Sunday as a backup to starters K.J. Britt and Lavonte David on the inside.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Bolsters Buffalo's defense

    Jones signed a one-year deal with the Bills on Friday, Alec White & Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The 2016 second-rounder was an IDP factor throughout his six-year tenure with the Falcons, but over his last two campaigns, Jones' tackle totals have dipped. In 13 regular-season games with the Panthers in 2023, the 29-year-old recorded 35 tackles, including a sack, and an interception. With the Bills, the LSU product will bolster the team's linebacker depth in 2024, and a bounce-back campaign in production could be in order if Jones secures steady snaps in his new locale.

    Published: Fri, May 3 at 8:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Career low in tackles

    Jones finished the regular season with 35 tackles (22 solo), including one sack, and one interception on six passes defended in 13 games.

    Analysis: Jones joined the Panthers last offseason after spending the first six years of his career with the division-rival Falcons. The veteran's production has dipped over the past couple campaigns, however, with his 2023 tackle total marking a career low. Jones will now return to the open market as an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

    Published: Mon, Jan 15 at 11:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven stops in loss

    Jones logged seven total tackles (four solo), including one tackle for loss and 1.0 sack in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars.

    Analysis: The veteran inside linebacker saw his third start of the year in Week 17 and he made the most of his opportunity, tallying the most stops he's had in a game all season. Jones has primarily served as a rotational inside linebacker for Carolina, recording 31 total tackles and four pass deflections in 12 appearances. He'll look to end the Panthers' season on a more positive note in Week 18 against the Buccaneers.

    Published: Tue, Jan 2 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out Sunday

    Jones (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Vikings.

    Analysis: Jones' absence from the active roster for the contest is a bit of a surprise after his statistically strong Week 3 performance. He'll now work to get the opportunity to suit up Week 5 against the Lions.

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signed to active roster

    Jones was signed to the Panthers' active roster Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

    Analysis: Jones will join Carolina ahead of their Week 3 road matchup with the Seahawks. The linebacker will help replace Shaq Thompson (lower leg) on the Panthers defense after Thompson was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the year with a fractured fibula Tuesday. Jones appeared in 11 games with the Browns last season, recording 44 tackles, including 2.5 sacks.

    Published: Wed, Sep 20 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unable to secure roster spot

    Jones was released by the Panthers on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Jones inked a one-year deal with the team in July, but he won't get the opportunity to play out that contract. The veteran linebacker spent last season with the Browns after spending the first six seasons of his career in Atlanta and was working to earn a depth role in Carolina's linebacker corps.

    Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds new home

    Jones signed a one-year contract with Carolina on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Jones spent the first seven seasons of his career in Atlanta before joining Cleveland for the 2022 campaign. The 28-year-old saw a decreased workload with the Browns due to a combination of a shoulder injury and a reduced role, leading to a career-low 44 tackles. He'll now have the opportunity to earn a more significant role in the Panthers' linebacker corps.

    Published: Mon, Jul 31 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fills stat sheet

    Jones recorded seven tackles (four solo), two passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: Jones played a season-high 54 snaps on defense, as he's taken over the team's starting middle-linebacker role in the absence of Sione Takitaki, who is out for the remainder of the year with a torn ACL. Jones' interception was his first since the 2020 season, while his two passes defensed were his first of the 2022 campaign. He'll work to remain a force in Week 15 against the Ravens.

    Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to take over starting role

    Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said that Jones is a likely candidate to take over as the team's starting middle linebacker after Sione Takitaki suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Sunday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Jones has largely played a rotational role since being traded from Atlanta to Cleveland in October, totaling 22 tackles and 1.5 sacks over six games. However, the 2017 Pro Bowler recorded over 100 tackles in five of six seasons as the Falcons' starting inside linebacker, so it's possible he could flourish if he does move up into a similar role with Cleveland. Jones will have to compete for this job with Jordan Kunaszyk, who Stefanski also mentioned as a possible candidate to step up into a…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 5 at 4:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs nine stops in loss

    Jones finished Sunday's loss to Miami with nine tackles (three solo), including a half-sack.

    Analysis: Jones totaled 10 tackles in his first two games with Cleveland between Weeks 7 and 8, and he returned from the team's bye to nearly match that total with nine stops against Miami. The linebacker also paired with Greg Newsome on a second-quarter sack of wide receiver Cedrick Wilson, who looked to throw the ball on a designed passing play. Jones already has 1.5 sacks in three games this season after recording two in 16 contests with Atlanta last year.

    Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches first sack with Cleveland

    Jones recorded five tackles (three solo) and a sack during Monday's 32-13 win over the Bengals.

    Analysis: Jones contributed one of the five sacks on quarterback Joe Burrow on Monday night. The 2017 Pro Bowler also played 77 percent of Cleveland's defensive snaps while starting for the first time with his new team. Jones has recorded 10 tackles over his first two games with the Browns, and he is expected to continue playing a prominent role during the team's next contest against Miami on Sunday, Nov. 13.

    Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 9:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to take over starting role

    Jones is set to become the Browns' starting middle linebacker, Anthony Poisal of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: With Jacob Phillips (pectoral) likely done for the season, Jones is expected to step in and replace him as Cleveland's top option at middle linebacker. The 27-year-old registered five tackles in his team debut in Week 7 versus the Ravens after he was acquired via trade from the Falcons on Oct. 10. Jones recorded 137 tackles in 2021 and can certainly be a strong IDP fantasy option the rest of the season.

    Published: Wed, Oct 26 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes Cleveland debut

    Jones had five tackles, one for a loss, over 33 snaps in Sunday's 23-20 loss to Baltimore.

    Analysis: Jones, who was acquired in a trade from Atlanta two weeks ago, made his debut for Cleveland. He served in a backup role Sunday but could be in line for greater usage next week. Starting middle linebacker Jacob Phillips left the loss in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury.

    Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 5:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially activated

    Jones (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: Cleveland acquired Jones Oct. 9 and he'll be set to make both his team and season debut. He has been practicing for the last two weeks, so he should be in line for a fairly heavy workload in the middle of the Browns' defense.

    Published: Sat, Oct 22 at 8:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Week 7

    Jones (shoulder) will likely play Week 7 against the Ravens, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. "I think it is trending that way," Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "He has done a nice job. Getting him more and more in practice."

    Analysis: Jones, who was acquired via trade from the Falcons on Oct. 9, was designated to return from injured reserve last week but did not play in Week 6's loss to New England. The former Pro Bowler is viewed as a piece that could help what has been a porous run defense thus far. His exact role in the linebacker rotation hasn't been made public, but initial speculation had Jones stepping in for the injured Anthony Walker (quadriceps) at middle linebacker, where Jacob Phillips has played every snap since…read more

    Published: Sat, Oct 22 at 6:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for practice

    The Browns designated Jones (shoulder) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.

    Analysis: After acquiring Jones from the Falcons on Monday, the Falcons will now have 21 days to either add the linebacker to the 53-man roster or keep him on IR for the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old has yet to appear in a game in 2022 after suffering a setback with his surgically repaired shoulder in early September. Jones was active for 16 games with Atlanta in 2021, registering 137 tackles, including two sacks, while deflecting six passes and forcing a fumble.

    Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 7:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealt to Cleveland

    Jones (shoulder) and a 2024 seventh-round pick were traded from the Falcons to the Browns on Sunday in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Jones had a setback with his offseason shoulder surgery during the preseason and was forced to begin the year on injured reserve, but he'll be eligible to return as soon as he's healthy. The 27-year-old spent the first six years of his career in Atlanta, and he racked up 137 tackles (87 solo), including two sacks, a forced fumble and six pass defenses over 16 games in 2021.

    Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 7:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Restructures contract

    Atlanta restructured Jones' (shoulder) contract Tuesday to create cap room, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Part of Jones' salary, $8.5 million, was converted to a bonus, creating $6.8 million of cap space. The 27-year-old linebacker, who is currently on the Falcons' injured reserve list, is under one of the most expensive contracts for a linebacker in the NFL ($14.25 million per year). There was some speculation this offseason that a retooling Atlanta team might try to trade him away in 2022, but for now, Jones will have to wait until at least Week 5 to play anywhere.

    Published: Tue, Sep 13 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on IR due to shoulder injury

    The Falcons placed Jones (shoulder) on injured reserve Thursday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Jones underwent shoulder surgery in May and was sidelined for the majority of training camp, returning to play 13 defensive snaps in the team's preseason finale. However, he appears to have suffered a setback and will now be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. He's set to make a team-high $20 million in 2022, and with the Falcons in the midst of a rebuild, it was speculated that Jones could possibly be traded this offseason, though it appears like the lingering…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 2 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Headed to IR

    Jones (undisclosed) was placed on the Falcons' injured reserve Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Jones was sidelined for all but one of Atlanta's games this preseason while recovering from May shoulder surgery. Now, the linebacker will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season while on the team's IR, though it's unclear if it's due to this same injury. With Jones sidelined to open the regular season, the Falcons also re-signed Nick Kwiatkoski to help bolster the team's corps of inside linebackers behind presumptive starters Mykal Walker and Rashaan Evans.

    Published: Thu, Sep 1 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up for first preseason game

    Jones (shoulder) played 13 defensive snaps in Atlanta's preseason finale Saturday.

    Analysis: Jones saw game action for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in May, albeit in a limited number of snaps. The 27-year-old linebacker recorded 137 tackles (11th most in the NFL) to go along with two sacks over 16 games last year, though he has been the center of trade speculation this offseason due to his team-high $20 million salary in 2022. Nevertheless, Jones' availability in the preseason is an encouraging sign for his health no matter what team he ultimately plays for this…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 29 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice Wednesday

    The Falcons activated Jones (shoulder) from the active/PUP list Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Jones practiced Wednesday for the first time since undergoing surgery in May, but he was limited to reserve duties as he works his way back to full strength. The 2016 second-round pick is set to make a team-high $20 million in 2022, plus the Falcons signed and drafted a number of inside linebackers this offseason, so Jones is believed to be a trade candidate. However, if healthy and still on the team, he figures to be among the league leaders in tackles once again.

    Published: Wed, Aug 24 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nearing return

    Jones (shoulder) said Thursday that he is "getting close" to coming off the Falcons' PUP list this preseason, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Jones was seen on Atlanta's practice field for the first time Thursday since landing on the team's PUP list at the opening of training camp, per Ledbetter. The 27-year-old, who is set to earn a team-high $20 million salary in 2022, underwent shoulder surgery in May, thus leaving Rashaan Evans and Mykal Walker to take over Atlanta's first-team reps at inside linebacker this offseason. Falcons head coach Arthur Smith also said, "we have him every day working," though he still refused to place a…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 18 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives PUP designation

    Jones (shoulder) was placed on the Falcons' physically unable to perform list Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Jones' placement on this list heading into the start of training camp is essentially a roster-move formality after he underwent shoulder surgery in May. The linebacker is expected to miss the entirety of the offseason while recovering from this procedure, and he could be in jeopardy of either being traded or released heading into the regular season. Trading Jones during this offseason could be difficult given the uncertainty of his current health situation.

    Published: Thu, Jul 21 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will miss offseason due to surgery

    Jones underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the entire offseason, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Jones is due a team-high $20.05 million in 2022, and there's rumors that Atlanta is planning on releasing or trading the linebacker this offseason in an attempt to expedite the rebuild process. However, regardless of where he ends up, his availability for the start of the year has quickly become the top story of his offseason.

    Published: Thu, May 26 at 10:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Role with ATL isn't secured

    Jones isn't expected to start the season in Atlanta, Jeff Schultz of the Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Jones is due a team-high $20.05 million in 2022, and according to Schultz, the possibility he doesn't start the season with Atlanta is "almost certain." Cutting Jones before June 1 wouldn't save the Falcons any money, but if they cut him post-June 1, they'd save $1.07 million in 2022 and would have him off the books for 2023. However, trading the 2016 second-round pick appears to be the team's preference as long as the deal would transfer most of Jones' financial guarantees, but that appears to…read more

    Published: Tue, May 24 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pedestrian performance in finale

    Jones made six tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Jones finished his sixth season in the league with 137 tackles (one shy of his career high), two sacks and one forced fumble. The 2016 second-round pick has recorded at least 100 tackles in every season of his career expect for 2018, when he appeared in only six games. Jones' 2022 contract is fully guaranteed, so he's expected to be back in the middle of Atlanta's defense next season.

    Published: Fri, Jan 14 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Double-digit tackes in win

    Jones had 10 tackles (eight solo) and one pass deflection during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

    Analysis: Jones notched his first double-digit tackle performance since Week 9. Through 14 games this season, the 27-year-old linebacker has totaled 123 tackles, six pass deflections, two sacks and one forced fumble. Jones remains a reliable option in most IDP formats and will have an interesting matchup with the Bills in Week 17.

    Published: Fri, Dec 31 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven tackles in Week 15

    Jones recorded seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 31-13 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Jones has failed to register at least 10 tackles in five straight games since he started the season out with double-digit tackles in six of the first eight weeks. Despite the lack of explosive performances, the 27-year-old continues to be a consistent producer, which makes him a reliable option in most IDP formats. Jones should have an advantageous matchup against the Lions in Week 16.

    Published: Wed, Dec 22 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes with nine stops

    Jones had nine tackles (six solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 30-17 loss to Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Jones missed last week with a shoulder injury and had only five tackles in each of his previous two contests, but he rebounded with solid production Sunday. The 27-year-old had 101 tackles (59 solo), two sacks and one forced fumble in 11 games, and he's poised to set his highest tackle total since posting 138 during 2017.

    Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice

    Jones (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Jones' return to the practice field in full capacity is a great sign for his availability Sunday against the Buccaneers after he missed Sunday against the Jaguars. The former pro-bowler and pillar of the Falcons' defense has gathered 92 tackles, two sacks, three passes defensed and a forced fumble on the season.

    Published: Wed, Dec 1 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Jones (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: The standout linebacker will miss his first game of the season after he practiced all week before being listed as questionable upon the release of Friday's injury report. The severity of Jones' shoulder issue isn't known, but for at least this week, Mykal Walker is expected to fill his spot in the starting lineup at inside linebacker. Through 10 outings this season, Jones has been a reliable IDP option with 92 tackles, three pass breakups, two sacks and a forced fumble.

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable with shoulder injury

    Jones (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Jacksonville after being limited in practice Friday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Jones is an integral part of Atlanta's defense, having notched 10-plus tackles on six different occasions this season. If he's unable to play come Sunday, Mykal Walker would likely take on a larger role in Atlanta's linebacker corps.

    Published: Fri, Nov 26 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches double-digit tackles again

    Jones produced 10 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 27-25 win over the Saints.

    Analysis: Jones has 82 tackles through eight games this season and is on pace to break his career high for tackles in a single season (138), which he set during his second year in the NFL. The 27-year-old linebacker has registered double-digit tackles in three straight games and will likely continue to be a top-tier IDP option for the remainder of the 2021 campaign.

    Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Double-digit tackes in two straight

    Jones registered 14 tackles (10 solo) and one forced fumble during Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Panthers.

    Analysis: Jones has recorded 29 tackles over his last two games and 72 tackles through the first seven contests of the season. The 26-year-old linebacker is on pace for a career year and remains a top-tier IDP option moving forward. He will look to continue his strong play against Alvin Kamara and the Saints in Week 9.

    Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Season-high 15 tackles Sunday

    Jones registered 15 total tackles (11 solo), three tackles for loss and one sack during Sunday's 30-28 win over the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Sunday's performance marked the fourth time that Jones has posted double-digit tackles through the first seven games of the 2021 campaign. The 26-year-old linebacker has 58 tackles on the season and is on pace to surpass 100 tackles for the third straight year. Jones' tackling numbers offer a steady floor for fantasy managers, but his ceiling will grow if he can continue to get after the quarterback, which he may be asked to do more of with Dante Fowler (knee) on injured reserve.

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest day vs. Jets

    Jones had five tackles (three solo) during Sunday's win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Jones has had double-digit stops in three of five appearances this season, but he didn't get much going during Sunday's overseas matchup against New York. The standout linebacker will enjoy a Week 6 bye, then travel to Miami for a matchup Oct. 24.

    Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another 11 stops

    Jones recorded 11 tackles and one tackle for a loss in Sunday's loss to Washington.

    Analysis: Jones has been a stalwart member of the Falcons' linebacker corps this season, as he has logged double-digit tackles in all but one game. He's also shown flashes of production as a pass-rusher and in coverage, tallying one sack and pass defended through four contests. Jones now has 38 tackles on the campaign, second on the team to only Foyesade Oluokun.

    Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 8:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rings up 13 stops

    Jones posted 13 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: Jones and Foyesade Oluokun are tackling machines, as the two combined for 27 tackles in the Falcons' first win of the season. Both players have a steady floor in terms of stops, and Jones can contribute in sacks and pass breakups. He produced 4.5 and six, respectively, last year.

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 8:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets to Brady

    Jones posted four tackles (two solo) and a sack in Sunday's 48-25 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: The Buccaneers pass a ton, so Jones' IDP upside was limited, but he made up for it with his first sack of the year. The LSU produce has posted at least 100 tackles in every season in which he played 15 or more games, so fantasy managers shouldn't panic after this bump in the road.

    Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Piles up 11 stops

    Jones recorded 11 tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 32-6 loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: Jones led the Falcons in stops during the season opener. The 2016 second-round pick posted 100-plus tackles in all four seasons in which he played 15 or more games. He'll be a high-end IDP contributor as long as he's healthy.

    Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 6:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reworks contract

    Jones agreed to a restructured contract with the Falcons on Sunday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Jones originally was set to make $8.2 million in 2021. However, he agreed to defer $4 million of salary to the 2022 season, and in return his 2022 salary became fully guaranteed. The move freed up $4 million in salary-cap space for the Falcons. Jones will handle a crucial role in Atlanta again next season after recording 106 tackles, six pass breakups and 4.5 sacks across 16 games last year.

    Published: Sun, Mar 28 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Closes out impressive 2020 campaign

    Jones, who registered four tackles during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers, ended the 2020 season with 106 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 10 QB hits, 4.5 sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and one defensive touchdown.

    Analysis: Jones notched a 67-yard pick-six off of Las Vegas' Derek Carr in Week 12. Otherwise, he largely struggled in coverage this season. The 2017 Pro Bowler surrendered a 74.1 percent completion rate and six touchdowns over 54 targets, a notable decline from the 58.5 completion percentage and four passing TDs he conceded in 16 games last season. Meanwhile, Jones was deployed more than ever in pass-rush, blitzing on 61 occasions after registering 41 combined blitzes in 22 appearances between 2018 and…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 5:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Absent from injury report

    Jones (toe) does not appear on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: A toe injury limited Jones in practice this week, but it's not enough for the linebacker to miss his first game of the season.

    Published: Fri, Dec 25 at 10:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Wednesday

    Jones (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Jones hasn't yet missed a game this season, and that he's still practicing in a limited fashion would seem to hint that he's on track for Week 16. As long as Jones' practice reps aren't downgraded ahead of Sunday's road game against the Chiefs, he should draw his usual start at middle linebacker.

    Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 1:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets to Brady for Week 15 sack

    Jones registered a team-high 10 tackles, including one sack, during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: The LSU product registered two QB hits on Tom Brady, pushing his 2020 sack total to 4.5 with a second-quarter takedown of the Canton-bound signal-caller. That mark more than quadruples a previous career high in sacks for Jones, who has been deployed 50 times as a blitzer this season. In 22 starts between 2018 and 2019, Jones blitzed on a combined 41 occasions.

    Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 8:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Yet another impactful showing

    Jones registered 10 tackles and one fumble recovery during Sunday's 21-16 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Given his fourth-quarter fumble recovery, courtesy of a Steven Means sack on Taysom Hill, Jones has now generated takeaways in back-to-back games. The 2017 Pro Bowler stands with 78 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions to his ledger as Atlanta prepares to face the recently shut out Chargers in Week 14. Austin Ekeler presents a unique challenge to Jones and Co. as a high-level pass catcher out of the backfield.

    Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 8:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Superb outing against Raiders

    Jones recorded five tackles, a pass breakup and a pick-six in Sunday's 43-6 win over the Raiders.

    Analysis: Jones was instrumental in shutting down the Raiders' run attack, as Josh Jacobs was held to just 27 yards on seven carries, while Devontae Booker produced six yards on five rushes. The middle linebacker came through for fantasy managers, too, marking the fifth pick-six of his five-year NFL career. He'll be in charge of slowing down Taysom Hill's run game when the Saints come to town in Week 13.

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sacks Taysom Hill

    Jones registered six combined tackles, including one sack, during Sunday's 24-9 loss to New Orleans.

    Analysis: The 2017 Pro Bowler has stepped up his presence in the pass rush in recent outings, collecting seven QB hits and three sacks in his past five games played. Jones has struggled in coverage comparatively, surrendering 11.3 yards per completion and four touchdown passes in coverage this season. Up next is a matchup against Las Vegas, which offers an opposing quarterback in Derek Carr who is throwing to an uber-efficient 19:3 TD:INT on the year.

    Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 9:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another sack Thursday night

    Jones racked up six tackle -- including two tackles for loss and one sack -- during Thursday's 25-17 win against the Panthers.

    Analysis: Jones has struggled considerably in coverage so far this season, surrendering a 72.4 percent completion rate and four passing TDs on 29 coverage opportunities. The Falcons have been working around that issue, and so far results have been encouraging. Jones has been utilized as a blitzer 28 times in eight games this season, proving especially effective of late with five QB hits and two sacks the past three weeks. During all of 2019, Jones had just 36 total blitz chances in 16 appearances,…read more

    Published: Sat, Oct 31 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up sack, TFL in defeat

    Jones registered four total tackles, including one sack and two tackles for loss during Sunday's 23-22 defeat to the Lions.

    Analysis: Jones' tackle total tied a season low, but the 2016 second-round pick was able to collect his first solo sack since Dec. 2 of 2018. Tight ends continue to tee off against the Falcons, as T.J. Hockenson corralled a game-tying touchdown with time expiring in the fourth quarter. That was on top of the Falcons' NFL-high seven TDs allowed to TEs coming into Sunday. Individually, Jones has allowed opponents to complete passes at a 70.4 percent rate when targeting him in coverage this season.

    Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 11:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Busy day against Panthers

    Jones collected eight total tackles, including five solo tackles during Sunday's 23-16 loss to Carolina.

    Analysis: Atlanta was exposed by the running back position in the passing game once again, surrendering nine catches, 60 yards and a touchdown to Panthers RB Mike Davis on Sunday. This performance came on the heels of allowing five catches, 40 yards and a wide-open receiving TD to Packers back Aaron Jones in a Week 4 loss. Jones is regarded as one of the top coverage linebackers in the league, but of late there have been glaring errors in his area of expertise -- including a TD catch surrendered to Green…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 10:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gives up first receiving TD of 2020

    Jones collected eight total tackles, including one tackle for loss during Monday's 30-16 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Jones has been considered to be one of the NFL's better coverage linebackers of the past four years, but Packers tight end Robert Tonyan got behind him for one of his three touchdowns on Monday night. Despite now being his team's leading tackler in two consecutive contests, the one-time Pro Bowl linebacker has struggled in coverage this season, surrendering an 83.3 percent completion rate and a 121.5 passer rating when targeted.

    Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles Monday

    Jones recored eight tackles (six solo) across 63 defensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: It was a rather abysmal performance for the Falcons defense as a whole on Monday night, but that's no fault of Jones. The linebacker tied for the Falcons' lead in tackles while playing every defensive snap in the contest. He now has 30 tackles (16 solo) and 0.5 sacks on the year.

    Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 7:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Half a sack against Dallas

    Jones registered six total tackles, including half a sack, during Sunday's 40-39 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: The 25-year-old linebacker made a rare contribution in pass rush, garnering his first sack credit of any kind since Dec. 2, 2018. Jones and Co. certainly were not effective in containing Dallas tight end Dalton Schultz, however, as the Cowboys pass-catcher racked up nine catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. Jones and the Falcons defense now aim for a bounce-back performance in Week 3, taking on a Bears offense that has accounted for 44 points in its first two games of the new campaign.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 9:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces team in tackles

    Jones collected a team-high nine tackles, including one tackle for loss during Sunday's 38-25 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: The 2017 Pro Bowler was all over the field Sunday, but he and the rest of the Falcons' linebacking corps struggled in slowing down Seattle tight ends and running backs in the passing game. The two position groups totaled 15 catches and one touchdown Sunday for Seattle, a disappointing result after the Falcons contained tight ends and running backs to less than 10 combined catches per game and 10 total touchdowns in 2019. Jones and the Falcons defense will not be afforded time to lick their…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 7:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leadership role continuing to grow

    Jones has been named a Falcons team captain for 2020, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Jones, Grady Jarrett and Ricardo Allen provide a captain at each level of Atlanta's defense, as the unit aims to improve upon a 23rd-place rank in points allowed per game (24.9). The 25-year-old Jones continues to merit consideration as one of the best coverage linebackers in the league, but last year the Falcons became more aggressive in deploying him as a pass-rusher as well. Jones continued to stifle passers and allowed just a 58.5 percent completion rate when targeted last year, while his…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 8 at 6:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pick-six of Winston seals Weeks 17

    Jones accounted for three tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception return for a touchdown to provide Atlanta with a 28-22 overtime win against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The 25-year-old linebacker came down with his first INT of 2019 during Week 17, and the play proved pivotal as Jones scampered 28 yards into the end zone to secure a walk-off win. After sitting out 10 games last year with a broken foot, Jones was capable of suiting up for all 16 of his team's contests this season while reaching 110 total tackles for the second time in his career. In addition to his tackling acumen, Jones also established a new career high with four QB hits, while scoring a TD…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 7:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Held in check versus Jags

    Jones notched three tackles (two solo) and one defended pass during Sunday's 24-12 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Jones recorded his lowest tackle total of the season during Week 16's win, though he did make a mark in pass coverage. The 25-year-old will look to bounce back to his usual high level of production during Sunday's season finale against the Buccaneers.

    Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 7:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Surpasses 100 tackles in win

    Jones logged nine tackles (three solo) in Sunday's win over the 49ers.

    Analysis: Nine is becoming Jones' standard tackle production of late. He has exactly that number in three of his past four contests and is currently at 104 (64 solo) on the season.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 4:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes down to earth

    Jones recorded four tackles (two solo) and one defended pass during Sunday's 40-20 win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: Jones had notched eight-plus tackles in three consecutive contests leading up to Sunday's divisional win, during which he saw less work as a run stopper but performed to his usual high level in coverage. The fourth-year pro played 56 snaps on defense (79 percent). Up next for Jones is a tough Week 15 matchup in San Francisco.

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 9:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Helps keep Kamara in check

    Jones collected nine total tackles and one pass deflection during Thursday's 26-18 loss to New Orleans.

    Analysis: The former Pro Bowl linebacker was integral to Atlanta curbing Alvin Kamara's impact in the passing game, as the electrifying back brought in just four of his eight targets for 23 yards on the night. Jones is widely praised for his supreme coverage skills, but he also provided a jolt to an otherwise lifeless Falcons pass rush, registering the only QB hit on Drew Brees during the entire contest. Another formidable opponent awaits for Jones in Week 14, as he and the Falcons defense will be tasked…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 8:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team's top tackler in Week 12 loss

    Jones collected nine total tackles, including one tackle for loss, during Sunday's 35-22 defeat to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: The 25-year-old linebacker continues to establish himself as a versatile, sideline-to-sideline defender, having racked up eight-plus tackles in consecutive outings and six-plus tackles in eight of 10 appearances since Week 2. He remains without a takeaway and likely will not obtain one facing the error-resistant Saints in Week 13, but he will have plenty of tackling opportunities going up against a New Orleans offense that ranks third in the NFL in average time of possession (32:57).

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 8:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up tackles in win

    Jones collected eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: It was another dominant showing for the Falcons' defense, including Jones, as the 25-year-old has racked up 28 tackles (16 solo) the past four games. Jones is firmly in the IDP discussion on a weekly basis, especially considering he suited up for 81 defensive snaps in the win. He'll be one of the top options in IDP formats for Week 12 when he gets a juicy matchup against a struggling Jameis Winston and the Buccaneers.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 3:50pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@ATL,
W 23-20
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2@HOU,
W 20-19
2----2.00
3NYJ,
W 29-27
1----1.00
4PHI,
L 25-31
-----0.00
5@SEA,
W 38-35
1----2.00
6SF,
W 30-19
-----1.00
7@DET,
L 9-24
-----0.50
8@NO,
W 23-3
4----4.00
9Bye-----0.00
10NE,
L 23-28
2----2.00
11@BUF,
L 32-44
1----1.50
12@LAR,
L 7-34
-----0.00
13ARI,
W 20-17
1----1.00
14NO,
Q2 02:00, 10-7
-----0.00
15ATL,
Thu 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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16@CAR,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17@MIA,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18CAR,
TBDGet Tickets
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