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Jason Jones | Defensive Lineman

Team: Detroit Lions
Age / DOB:  (27) / 5/23/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 276
College: Eastern Michigan
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GM Martin Mayhew said Jason Jones will play defensive end on first and second down, and defensive tackle on third downs.
Versatility and ability to rush the quarterback from the inside is what landed Jones a three-year, $9.5 million deal last Wednesday. He'll start at left end in the Lions' base formation and then kick inside in the nickel. As a true three-down player, Jones is a strong bet to top his previous career-high of five sacks. Mar 19 - 8:11 AM
Source: Detroit Free Press

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Jason Jones - DL - Lions

A source "with knowledge of the Lions' plans" says Jason Jones was not signed with the intention of starting him at defensive end.

The Lions reportedly see Jones as an inside rusher out of the nickel spot. It's something he's very capable of, but this leaves a big gap at the starting defensive end spots vacated by Cliff Avril and Kyle Vanden Bosch. We'll see what other additions the Lions make before projecting Jones' exact role.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Mar 14 - 9:28 AM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

Lions agreed to terms with DL Jason Jones, formerly of the Seahawks, on a three-year, $9.5 million contract.

A versatile 26-year-old who played for Lions coach Jim Schwartz in Tennessee, Jones had 10 tackles and three sacks as a reserve for the Seahawks last season. In Detroit, he'll help fill the shoes of free agent defensive linemen Cliff Avril, Kyle Vanden Bosch and Sammie Lee Hill -- all of whom are expected to move on. Jones is a capable pass rusher than can kick inside on third downs. We suspect he will start at left end on base, early-down snaps.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Mar 13 - 11:56 AM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

Free agent DL Jason Jones will visit the Lions.

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reported on Monday that Jones was at the top of the Lions' wish list. Jones can play both end and tackle, and he could be an option to replace Cliff Avril or Kyle Vanden Bosch on the outside. He can also move inside on passing downs. Jones has been linked to five or six teams.
Related: Lions
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Mar 12 - 6:17 PM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports DL Jason Jones "appears to be at the top" of the Lions' free-agent wish list.

Lions head coach Jim Schwartz is Jones' old defensive coordinator from Tennessee. Though not nearly the pass rusher Cliff Avril was, Jones could replace him at left end and rush the passer at defensive tackle on nickel downs. Jones' age (27 in May) and versatility make him an attractive free-agent target.
Related: Lions
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mar 11 - 5:49 PM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

Free agent DL Jason Jones is reportedly drawing interest from the Giants, Lions, Browns, and Chiefs.

These clubs run a variety of different defenses, but Jones has scheme-versatile traits at 6-foot-5, 276 with both run-stopping and pass-rushing ability. Jones turns 27 in May. The Rams showed strong interest in Jones last offseason.
Related: Browns, Lions, Chiefs, Giants, Rams
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
Mar 11 - 11:23 AM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

StLouisRams.com mentions free agent DL Jason Jones as a potential target for the team.

Only if free agent DL William Hayes leaves via free agency would St. Louis be in need of a defensive lineman, but both Jones and Hayes have experience with coach Jeff Fisher from their Tennessee days. The Rams had Jones in for a visit last offseason, but he picked the Seahawks. Fisher likes his linemen to be able to play both tackle and end, which is precisely what Jones can do.
Related: Rams
Source: stlouisrams.com
Mar 3 - 4:09 PM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

Seahawks placed DL Jason Jones (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Jones battled a sore knee all season, and coach Pete Carroll said it flared up after last week's game. He had four sacks and 10 QB hurries as an effective situational pass rusher in his first and perhaps only season with the Seahawks. He's a free agent in 2013. Undrafted rookie DT Hebron Fangupo was elevated from the practice squad to take Jones' roster spot.
Related: Hebron Fangupo
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 01:29:00 PM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

The Seahawks are expected to prioritize re-signing DL Jason Jones this offseason.

Despite having just 2.5 sacks, Jones has been highly-effective for the Seahawks as a rotational lineman and is rated as a Top-25 defensive tackle by Pro Football Focus. After settling for a one-year deal in free agency, he seems likely to holdout for a long-term contract.
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Sat, Nov 24, 2012 09:25:00 PM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

Seahawks DL Jason Jones (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Jones is making the trip to Detroit after not practicing all week, but head coach Pete Carroll doesn't expect him to play. Jones signed as a free agent in the offseason and is third on the team with 2.5 sacks as a rotational lineman. His injury opens the door for seventh-round rookie Greg Scruggs, who is expected to see an uptick in playing time against Detroit.
Sat, Oct 27, 2012 06:31:00 PM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

The Seahawks plan to use newly acquired Jason Jones all around the defensive line, but will feature him as an inside rusher in the nickel.

Jones may see some time at end on early downs, but he will primarily be a pass-rushing defensive tackle. That's his strength. "We're hoping that we can really feature him in all of our nickel package stuff," said coach Pete Carroll. "... We'd like to see him as an inside rusher for those packages and then we'll play him some outside and times in some different spots that try to utilize his quickness. ... He's got big-play ability to him."
Source: Seattle Times
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 11:45:00 AM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

Seahawks signed DT Jason Jones, formerly of the Titans, to a one-year contract with a max value of $5 million.

Easily the top defensive lineman left on the market, Jones will head to the Pacific Northwest after failing to reach an agreement with his former coach Jeff Fisher's Rams. One of the more underrated players in the league, Jones is capable of playing both tackle and end, but prefers tackle. That should be where he suits up in Seattle with Chris Clemons and Red Bryant entrenched at end. A return to his preferred position could lead to a much bigger payday for Jones next offseason.
Related: Titans
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Sat, Mar 17, 2012 01:40:00 PM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the Rams remain interested in free agent DL Jason Jones despite their Saturday signing of DL Kendall Langford.

It's quite likely the Rams "remain interested" in Jones, but highly unlikely they have the money to meet his asking price after guaranteeing Langford $12 million. The Seahawks are now the favorites for the former Titan.
Related: Rams
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Sat, Mar 17, 2012 12:24:00 PM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

The Nashville Tennessean reports the Titans are "still in the mix" for free agent DL Jason Jones.

Jones left St. Louis without a contract on Wednesday, and is visiting the Seahawks on Thursday. Capable of playing both tackle and end, Jones played end for the Titans last season, but is believed to be seeking an opportunity to return to tackle. With Mario Williams off the market, Jones is the top remaining free agent lineman.
Source: John Glennon on Twitter
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 01:21:00 PM
Jason Jones - DL - Lions

Free agent DL Jason Jones has left St. Louis without signing a contract, and will visit the Seahawks.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch hinted a deal was imminent on Tuesday evening, but the sides couldn't seal things up. Aside from Mario Williams, Jones is arguably the top defensive lineman left on the market.
Related: Seahawks, Rams
Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 05:59:00 PM

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