D. J. Jones (offensive lineman)

David Vernon "D. J." Jones II, (born May 8, 1988) is a former American football offensive tackle. He is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2011 after a college football career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He spent portions of the 2011 season on the Dolphins' and Baltimore Ravens' practice squads. He was on the Ravens' active roster before he was waived in the postseason. The Eagles claimed him off waivers on February 6, 2012. He was waived by the Eagles on August 31, 2012, and claimed by the Giants on September 1, 2012.[1] The Giants negated the claim on September 2, 2012 after Jones failed his physical.[2]

D. J. Jones
Jones with the Dolphins in 2011.
No. 71, 65
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1988-05-08) May 8, 1988
Kansas City, Missouri
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
College:Nebraska
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

References

  1. Associated Press, "Giants Acquire OT D.J. Jones on Waivers", The Washington Post, 9-1-2012
  2. The Washington Post, "Day after being waived, Giants re-sign G Mitch Petrus after OT D.J. Jones fails physical", The Washington Post, 9-2-2012
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