Eagles To Sign CB Jonathan Jones

Jones joined the Commanders last offseason following nearly a decade-long stint in New England. He started seven of his 12 appearances in Washington, compiling 41 tackles and five passes defended. Pro Football Focus ultimately graded him 100th among 112 qualifying cornerbacks. Jones spent an early chunk of the season on IR while nursing a hamstring injury.

Prior to his stop in Washington, Jones made 132 appearances in nine seasons with the Patriots. A 2016 undrafted free agent, Jones evolved from a special teamer into a key defender in New England. He earned the bulk of his 71 Patriots starts during his final three years with the organization, including a 2023 campaign where he ranked 21st among 127 qualifiers on Pro Football Focus’ positional rankings.

Jones also got into eight playoff games with the Patriots, earning a pair of Super Bowl rings along the way. When all was said and done, his tenure with the organization ended with him having compiled 477 stops, 11 interceptions, and 10 forced fumbles.

After primarily playing in the slot early in his career, Jones has transitioned to the outside over the past few seasons. He could serve in either role in Philly, although he’ll likely find himself on the bench to start games. Quinyon Mitchell and new addition Riq Woolen will be penciled in for the outside while Cooper DeJean soaks up most of the snaps out of the slot.