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Arizona Cardinals sign former Bears cornerback to bolster secondary

Originally posted on Burn City Sports
By Tanner Tortorella | Last updated Mar 20, 2025 9:15 PM ET

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals are in an all-out blitz in free agency to improve its defense. Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort’s top priority has been defense this offseason, with big money thrown at Pro Bowlers like Josh Sweat and savory veterans like Dalvin Tomlinson. Now, Ossenfort is going outside the front seven and into the secondary with reports of the franchise signing former Chicago Bear defensive back Jaylon Jones.

In his three seasons with the Bears, Jones played in 41 games, starting in five. The 27-year-old had his best season in his rookie year, where he recorded two pass deflections, a forced fumble, and 47 tackles. In 2024, Jones’s season was cut short after a shoulder injury in Week 9 sidelined him for the rest of the year.

The undrafted defensive back is used mainly as a nickel cornerback and on special teams. Cardinals defensive coordinator Nick Rallis uses a 3-4 scheme but still frequently uses nickel coverage in-game situations.

Aaron Wilson announcing Jones to Arizona Cardinals:

#Cardinals signing #Bears free agent corner Jaylon Jones, reuniting him with high school teammate Kyler Murray. A former UDFA, Jones has 4.41 speed, started seven #NFL games, 85 tackles #NFLFreeAgency
Deal negotiated by Damien Butler @Damien_Butler8 of @CMV_Sports

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 20, 2025

Jones went to Allen High School in Texas, the same school as Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. The duo led the Allen Eagles to a 16-0 record in their senior season and a state championship. Now, they find themselves back together in the Valley, trying to bring the franchise its first Super Bowl title.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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