MARCH 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
TONY JONES
Broncos Sign Former Saints RB Tony Jones Jr. Jones follows Sean Payton to the Mile High City.
Signs with Denver The Broncos signed Jones to a one-year deal Thursday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact With the Broncos, Jones -- who spent time with the Saints and Seahawks last season -- is reunited with coach Sean Payton, who worked with the running back while both were with New Orleans. While Jones was limited to just 10 carries in six games last season, he could potentially carve out a third-string role in Denver behind Javonte Williams (knee) and Samaje Perine.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not tendered by Seattle Jones wasn't tendered an offer from the Seahawks as a restricted free agent, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times.
Impact Jones landed in Seattle late last year after he was cut by the Saints. He rushed eight times for 16 yards in a Seahawks uniform and will head to the open market, where he'll look to latch on as a camp body in an effort to make a team this summer.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive for wild-card game Jones is listed as inactive for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the 49ers due to a coach's decision.
Impact Jones is the odd-man-out at running back, as Seattle will be suting up Kenneth Walker, DeeJay Dallas and Godwin Igwebuike.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Signed to active roster Seattle signed Jones to its active roster Friday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Jones will provide depth at running back with DeeJay Dallas (ankle) listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the 49ers. The undrafted running back out of Notre Dame made four regular-season appearances with the Seahawks this season, totaling 11 touches for 34 yards across 26 offensive snaps.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back with Seattle's practice squad Jones signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Monday.
Impact The Seahawks continue to expertly maneuver Jones' roster status as the third-year back has bounced between the active roster and practice squad for most of the year. Given Kenneth Walker's numerous injuries over the past couple of weeks, it wouldn't be surprising to see Jones crack the active roster before the end of the season.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive Thursday Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against San Francisco, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Impact Jones won't play in Week 15 due to a coach's decision, ultimately due to the fact that Kenneth Walker (ankle) is set to return after missing last week's loss to the Panthers. In the Week 14 defeat, Jones only played five offensive snaps, while Travis Homer saw a majority of the workload. With DeeJay Dallas (ankle) also inactive again Thursday night Travis Homer is in line to back up Walker against the 49ers.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Just two touches in loss Jones rushed once for two yards and didn't gain any yards on his one catch (two targets) in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Panthers.
Impact Jones was in line for a respectable workload because Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) were inactive. However, Jones played just five offensive snaps while Travis Homer got the start and handled 48 snaps. There's a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday's matchup versus the 49ers, so there's a decent chance Walker and Dallas sit out again. It will be difficult to trust Jones for fantasy purposes considering his disappointing Week 14 usage.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Timeshare on tap Sunday? GM John Schneider said on Seattle Sports pregame show that he expects Jones, Travis Homer and Godwin Igwebuike all to get work in the Seahawks backfield Sunday versus the Panthers...
Impact Jones has a chance to produce Week 14 with two of Seattle's top three running backs sidelined. Still, his overall stat line this season (seven carries for 14 yards, two catches for 18 yards) pales in comparison to Homer's (9-43-0 and 10-124-1, respectively). Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier Sunday that Jones could get the start over Homer, but considering Schneider's comment a timeshare may be in store for this backfield, which doesn't bode well for any of Jones, Homer or Igwebuike to put up a notable fantasy day.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seahawks RB depth chart: Will Seattle start Travis Homer or Tony Jones Jr. after Kenneth Walker injury? The Seahawks are down to their fourth-string running back as a starter in Week 14. But who exactly is that?
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Could get Week 14 start Adam Schefter said on ESPN's broadcast of "Fantasy Football Now" that he expects Jones to draw the start at running back over Travis Homer in Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Impact Even if Jones is on the field for Seattle's first offensive snap of the game, it doesn't guarantee that he'll be in line for the biggest workload in a backfield that is expected to be without regular starter Kenneth Walker (ankle) and third-stringer DeeJay Dallas (ankle). When all of Walker, Dallas, Homer and Jones have been available, Jones has typically found himself on the inactive list, while Homer has usually served as the top change-of-pace option behind Walker. Expect Homer to at least serve as Seattle's preferred pass-catching back, and he could have the opportunity to poach carries from Jones if the latter struggles to get going early Sunday. Jones carried seven times for just 14 yards in last week's win over the Rams and has averaged 2.7 yards over 66 career carries across three NFL seasons.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expanded role likely awaits Jones and Travis Homer are both expected to take more prominent roles out of the Seattle backfield Sunday against Carolina with Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) bot...
Impact While Homer was inactive for last week's 27-23 win over the Rams, Jones suited up for Seattle for just the third time all season as the team's third running back behind Walker and Dallas. With both Walker and Dallas suffering injuries during the contest, Jones saw his first snaps on offense for Seattle, finishing with seven carries for 14 yards and two catches for 18 yards on four targets across 23 plays. Homer returned to full practice activity Thursday and is good to go for Sunday's contest, but because Seattle has rarely used him as much more than a change-of-pace option during his time with the team, it's possible that he shares snaps out of the backfield with Jones. Though both Homer and Jones look like better fantasy options than usual because of the absences of Walker and Dallas, the uncertainty of how head coach Pete Carroll may divide up the backfield work makes it tough to bank on either player to produce a useful line. Seattle also added a third running back, Godwin Igwebuike, from the practice squad Saturday to further gum up the works.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Backfield Attrition Presents Versatile Tony Jones Jr. Prime Opportunity With Seahawks Once again dealing with numerous injuries at running back in what has become a December annual tradition, Tony Jones Jr. could be next in li...
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Logs seven carries in relief Jones rushed seven times for 14 yards and caught two of four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Rams.
Impact Jones entered the game as the No. 3 running back because Travis Homer (knee/illness) was inactive, but he was the last man standing in the backfield after Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) both exited with injuries. Head coach Pete Carroll said that both Walker and Dallas underwent MRIs and haven't been ruled out for Week 14 versus the Panthers, and he won't know Homer's status until later in the week. At 5-foot-11, 224 pounds, Jones has the frame to carry a hefty workload, but he hasn't been efficient at the NFL level with 66 rushes for 177 yards (3.9 YPC). The Seahawks would likely sign a free agent or activate either Godwin Igwebuike or Darwin Thompson from the practice squad as depth options in the event Walker, Dallas and Homer can't go.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch Sunday Jones (coach's decision) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Jones signed with Seattle after being waived by the Saints on Oct. 8, though he has yet to see any action on offense with the Seahawks. The 24-year-old played 11 special-teams snaps over the past two weeks, and his next opportunity to play will come against the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 6.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No offensive snaps Jones didn't play an offensive snap in Sunday's 37-23 win over the Chargers.
Impact Jones has suited up in two games for the Seahawks this season, but he has played exclusively on special teams while Kenneth Walker and DeeJay Dallas handled the offensive duties. Once Travis Homer (ribs) returns, Jones' chances of seeing the field will be essentially eliminated.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Broncos Attempted to Claim Ex-Saints RB Tony Jones Jones was awarded to the Seahawks on waivers.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Finds new home Jones was claimed off waivers from the Saints on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Jones hit the waiver wire Saturday, and with Rashaad Penny suffering a season-ending ankle injury against the Saints in Week 5, the former will now provide depth at running back for the Seahawks. Jones appeared in two games for the Saints this season, recording two carries for eight yards, while also hauling in each of his two targets for 12 yards.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch Sunday Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest at Carolina.
Impact During Alvin Kamara's only appearance of the season Week 1, Jones was active but only earned one snap on offense. With Kamara out last Sunday against the Buccaneers due to a rib injury, Jones played 48 percent of the offensive snaps en route to four touches for 20 yards from scrimmage. Kamara is back in action this weekend, and with Mark Ingram also available, coach Dennis Allen has opted to keep Jones in street clothes this time around.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leads rushers in total snaps Jones recorded eight yards over two carries and caught two targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Though Jones finished as the Saints' third-leading rusher behind Mark Ingram (10 carries, 60 yards) and Dwayne Washington (four carries, eight yards) with Alvin Kamara (ribs) sidelined Sunday, he actually paced the team's running backs corps in total offensive snaps played with 32. The 5-foot-11, 224-pound back made perhaps his largest impact as a pass blocker while lining up in the backfield on 48 percent of New Orleans' offensive snaps against Tampa Bay. Jones recorded 142 yards on 54 rushes over 11 games with the Saints last season, and his overall impact in both the rushing and passing games could make him an overall more valuable back than Washington should Kamara remain out in Week 3 against the Panthers.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tony Jones Jr. gets tackled by own teammate on 20-yard catch and run New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. gets tackled by own teammate on 20-yard catch and run.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • NFL.COM
Micah Abernathy is heat-seeking missile on TFL vs. Tony Jones Jr. Green Bay Packers safety Micah Abernathy is heat-seeking missile on TFL vs. New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • NFL.COM
Tony Jones Jr. Postgame Interview | Saints-Packers Preseason 2022 Week 2
AUGUST 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Tallies 39 total yards Jones gained 19 yards on four rushes and also tallied three receptions on three targets for 20 yards in Friday's preseason game against the Packers.
Impact Jones started the game and saw increased run with each of Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram and Dwayne Washington sitting the game out. He picked up some chunk gains on the ground but was particularly impressive as a receiver. It's also worth noting that Jones made two tackles on special teams, which will almost certainly be his primary role once the regular season begins.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Micah Abernathy is heat-seeking missile on TFL vs. Tony Jones Jr. | Packers vs. Saints Green Bay Packers safety Micah Abernathy swarms to the football, dropping New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. in the backfield.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • PACKERS.COM
