CHRISTIAN JONES NEWS

Selected by Arizona The Cardinals selected Jones in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 162nd overall.

Impact Jones boasts a wealth of experience, as he was impressively a four-year starter with Texas and was renowned for his ability as a run blocker. He has experience at both left and right tackle -- he most recently played on the right side -- so he could settle nicely into a swing role. Despite being a late-round pick, Jones should have a good chance of immediately sticking on Arizona's roster.

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Blanked in finale Jones posted no stats in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 24 tackles.

Impact Although Jones played in every game this season, he averaged fewer than two tackles per game, and in five different games, he failed to record a tackle. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but unless he can land a role in which he sees significant snaps, he'll have little IDP value.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fully practices Wednesday Jones (finger) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.

Impact Jones sustained a finger injury last week, but it doesn't appear as though he'll be limited by the issue ahead of Week 17. He's played just two defensive snaps across the last two weeks, and most of his playing time this year has come on special teams.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with finger injury Jones (finger) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Jones exited to the locker room in the first half of the contest, and it's unclear if he'll be able to return to action. The linebacker has logged more than 50 percent of defensive snaps in just one game this season.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Comes off COVID list The Bears activated Jones (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Jones spent just under a week progressing through the league's protocols for COVID-19. He can now return to practice with more than enough time to prepare for the Aug. 14 preseason contest against the Dolphins.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On COVID list Jones (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Impact It's unclear whether Jones tested positive for the virus or is out due to contact tracing, but he'll need to clear the health and safety protocols regardless. Jones will have nearly two weeks to return to practice before the preseason opener Aug. 14 versus the Dolphins.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 29, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Back in Chicago Jones signed a one-year contract with the Bears on Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact After spending his first four NFL seasons in Chicago, Jones played for the Lions over the last three years. However, he's coming back to the Bears for the 2021 campaign. The 30-year-old linebacker accrued 57 tackles and a pass breakup over 16 games last season. He figures to take on a rotational role next year behind fellow outside linebackers Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions release LB Christian Jones and re-sign DB Mike Ford The Detroit Lions have released linebacker Christian Jones and center Russell Bodine

MARCH 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

TWENTYMAN: Where Lions stand at linebacker following Jones release Tim Twentyman takes a look at where the Detroit Lions stand at linebacker following the release of veteran Christian Jones.

MARCH 8, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Cut loose by Detroit The Lions informed Jones of his release Monday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The 30-year-old linebacker made 42 starts for Detroit over the past three seasons, averaging 59 tackles, 2.7 pass defenses and one sack per year. Although he has 73 NFL starts to his name, Jones could be viewed as more of a backup on the open market.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another average season Jones recorded 57 tackles and one pass breakup over 16 games in 2020.

Impact Your proverbial jack of all trades but master of none, Jones followed up a solid 2019 campaign with another one in 2020. However, both the head coach and general manager that valued his versatility have been fired, making it possible that Jones has played his last game with Detroit. The Lions could save over $2 million against the salary cap by letting go of the soon-to-be 30-year-old this offseason.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Jones (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Jones practiced on a limited basis Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's practice, but he evidently showed enough in those limited sessions to come off the injury report. The linebacker will look to add to his season total of 40 tackles against a Chicago team with which he spent the first four seasons of his career from 2014-17.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Managing practice reps Jones was limited at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury.

Impact Following a missed practice Wednesday, it's a positive sign that Jones was able to participate in some capacity a day later. Jones should have a good chance to suit up in Sunday's game against the Bears, but if he's forced to sit, Jalen Reeves-Maybin would be in line for an uptick in snaps.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starts week with missed practice Jones (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Jones has battled a nagging knee injury for much of the season, but he avoided the injury report entirely last week. If he can get back to practicing Thursday or Friday, Jones will have a good shot to suit up Sunday in Chicago.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 11 Jones (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Jones was limited at all three of Detroit's practices this week but evidently looked good enough to get cleared for game day. As a result, he'll be out there in his usual spot as a starting outside linebacker Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Held back at Wednesday's practice Jones (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Jones logged a pair of limited practices last week but ended up playing against the Football Team, although he handled a season-low 22 percent snap share on defense. Perhaps his knee injury caused the drop in usage, but his limited practice capacity to start the week bodes well for his availability in this Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Minnesota Jones (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Vikings.

Impact Jones has logged exactly 51 percent of the defensive workload in each of the past two games, totaling eight tackles (two solo) in that stretch. He's expected to remain as the team's starting inside linebacker, however, and he'll have the tall task of slowing down Dalvin Cook.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to face Saints Jones (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Saints.

Impact Jones has played at least 63 percent of defensive snaps in every game this season and is slated for a similar role Sunday despite being banged up. His IDP outlook remains low, however, as the 29-year-old linebacker has recorded just 10 tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup through three games.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Jones (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Jones wasn't listed on the injury report until Friday when he didn't practice. It's possible his absence was simply precautionary, but his final status won't be revealed until 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If he misses any time, expect Reggie Ragland to bump into a starting outside linebacker role.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 11, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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