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-The Huddle — October 22, 2024

-Back on Board: Tony Jones signs two-year extension — December 4, 2024

2024: Blue Bombers

Jones joined the Blue Bombers on June 9th  after being released by the Edmonton Elks during training camp and made an immediate impression.

He made his Blue Bomber debut in July in Saskatchewan as a reserve defender and then showed his value and his versatility by starting the next 11 games for the club – plus the Western Final and 111^th Grey Cup — at both weak-side and middle linebacker.

Despite playing in just 12 regular-season games Jones finished third on the team with 60 total tackles with 49 on defence and 11 more on special teams, while adding an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble return.

On December 4, 2024 Jones signed a two-year contract extension to remain with the club rather than head into free agency.

Pro/College:

Jones dressed for all 18 games with the Elks in 2023, starting in five. He recorded 41 defensive tackles, 11 special teams tackles, one forced fumble and one sack last season. He played one game for Edmonton in 2022.

Jones had a four-year collegiate career split between Butler Community College (NJCAA) (2015-2016) and Texas Tech (2017-2018). Jones appeared in 24 Division 1 games, starting in five of them, recording one interception, 77 total tackles, 14 tackle-for-losses, three knockdowns, three fumble recoveries, and eight sacks.

Jones saw action in the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the Iowa Barnstormers (2021), ending the season on the First team All-IFL, All-Rookie Team, and was awarded Defensive Rookie of the Year.