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Top Howard Jones News

  • Howard Jones: Let go by Chicago

    Jones was waived by the Bears on Monday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

    Jones spent most of last season on the Bears' practice squad but was called up in November when the team was in need of depth at linebacker. Assuming he passes through waivers unclaimed, he may get another chance elsewhere in an offseason program.

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  • Bears' Howard Jones: Returns to Chicago

    Jones signed a contract with the Bears on Tuesday.

    Jones previously spent time on the Bears' practice squad before being called up for Week 12's game against the Eagles. He was waived a week after being promoted but will now return to bolster the Bears' linebacking corps.

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  • Howard Jones: Waived by Bears

    Jones was waived by the Bears on Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Jones was promoted to the active roster last week, but he could now find himself back on the practice squad as long as he clears waivers. The linebacker played eight snaps against the Buccaneers last Sunday.

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  • Bears' Howard Jones: Promoted from practice squad

    The Bears promoted Jones from their practice squad to their active roster Thursday.

    Jones' promotion comes after linebacker Leonard Floyd was placed on injured reserve. With the Bears' linebacking unit plagued with injuries, it's possible Jones could ultimately see some snaps, but he's expected to play a reserve role on defense early on.

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  • Buccaneers' Howard Jones: Becomes unrestricted free agent

    Jones (knee) will not have his contract tendered by the Buccaneers, making him an unrestricted free agent, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Jones now can test the market but may have trouble finding work as he continues to recover from ACL surgery. Before the injury, the defensive end split time on special teams and defense, recording three tackles in eight games.

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  • Buccaneers' Howard Jones: Officially placed on IR

    Jones (knee) was officially placed on the IR Monday, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.

    Jones injured his knee in Week 8's game agaisnt the Falcons. The 26-year-old had recorded three tackles on the season. Channing Ward, DaVonte Lambert, and Noah Spnce will be providing the Buccaneers with defensive line depth going forward.

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  • Buccaneers' Howard Jones: Injury thought to be season-ending

    Jones knee injury is considered season-ending and he'll be placed on IR in the coming days, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Jones injured his knee against Atlanta on Thursday and was seen on crutches and donning a knee brace Friday. He's yet to be placed on IR, but he likely will be prior to Sunday's game to clear a roster spot. He'll finish the season with three tackles and a fumble recovery.

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  • Buccaneers' Howard Jones: Donning knee brace

    Jones was spotted on crutches while sporting a full knee brace after Thursday's game, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Jones is a nickel pass rusher for the Bucs and his injury is particularly untimely considering both George Johnson (hip) and Jacquies Smith (knee) have already been ruled out for the season. It isn't clear when he may be return.

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  • Buccaneers' Howard Jones: Will not return Thursday

    Jones will not return to Thursday's game against the Falcons due to a knee injury, Scott Smith of Buccaneers.comreports.

    He recorded one tackle before being forced out of the game. The severity of the injury is unknown, but the Buccaneers will have less depth at defensive end with Jones sidelined.

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  • Buccaneers' Howard Jones: Returns fumble for touchdown in Week 7

    Jones totaled three tackles (two solo) and returned a Kirk Cousins fumble for a touchdown in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Redskins.

    The 25-year-old seems to have a knack for making his presence felt in limited playing time. After notching two sacks in his first career game Oct. 11 against the Jaguars, Jones took it up a notch in Week 7, picking up a second-quarter Kirk Cousins fumble caused by teammate Jacquies Smith and rumbling 43 yards to the end zone. If he can continue making impact plays, Jones figures to receive an increasing amount of playing time in the Bucs' defensive line rotation over the coming weeks.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 238 lbs
Birthplace: Burke, VA, USA
Age: 36
School: Shepherd
Experience: 3