Brandon Jones (cornerback)

Not to be confused with Brandon Jones (wide receiver).
Brandon Jones
No. 36Free agent
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1989-11-02) November 2, 1989
Place of birth: Atco, New Jersey
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school: Atco (NJ) Winslow Twp.
College: Rutgers
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Brandon Jones (born November 2, 1989) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football for Rutgers.

Professional career

New England Patriots

On May 3, 2013, Jones signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent.[1] On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Patriots.[2]

New York Giants

On November 4, 2013, Jones was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad. He was released on November 26, 2013.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 3, 2013, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Jones to their practice squad.[3] He was released on December 13, 2013 to clear up roster space for Ross Ventrone.[4]

San Diego Chargers

On December 18, 2013, the San Diego Chargers signed Jones to their practice squad.[5] He was waived on June 25, 2014 to make room for newly acquired cornerback Brandon Flowers.[6]

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs claimed Jones off waivers on June 26, 2014.[7] The Chiefs released Jones on August 25, 2014.[8]

BC Lions

Jones was signed to the BC Lions' practice roster on September 30, 2014.[9] He was released by the Lions on November 4, 2014.[10]

References

  1. "New England Patriots Sign Cornerback Brandon Jones". scarletknights.com. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  2. Hughes, Luke (August 26, 2013). "Patriots Release Kamar Aiken, Niko Koutouvides, Three Others, Re-Sign Two players". NESN.com. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
  3. Bryan, Dave (December 3, 2013). "Steelers Sign C/G David Snow To 53 Man Roster; Sign CB Brandon Jones To Practice Squad". Steelers Depot. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  4. Bryan, Dave (December 13, 2013). "Steelers Bring Back Ross Ventrone To The Practice Squad". Steelers Depot. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  5. "Chargers - Brandon Jones signs". kffl.com. December 18, 2013. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  6. Gehlken, Michael (June 25, 2014). "Chargers make room for Brandon Flowers". U-T San Diego. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  7. Paylor, Terez A. (June 26, 2014). "Chiefs sign cornerback Brandon Jones, a former Charger". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  8. Chiefs Announce Roster Moves
  9. "Lions QB Lulay to forego surgery on injured shoulder". tsn.ca. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  10. "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on December 26, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
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