Lenny Jones (born August 8, 1991) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Nevada and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2016.[1]

Lenny Jones
Personal information
Born: (1991-08-08) August 8, 1991 (age 32)
San Leandro, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:San Leandro
(San Leandro, California)
College:Nevada (2011–2015)
Position:Defensive end
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Mountain West (2015)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career edit

San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders edit

On May 6, 2016, Jones was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.[2] He was waived by the 49ers on August 4, 2016, was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders the next day.[3][4] On August 29, 2016, he was released by the Raiders.[5]

Los Angeles Rams edit

On November 18, 2016, Jones was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.[6]

Dallas Cowboys edit

On January 10, 2017, Jones was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 16, 2017.[8] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[9]

Cleveland Browns edit

On May 6, 2018, Jones signed with the Cleveland Browns.[10] He was waived/injured on August 31, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.[11] Jones was waived with an injury settlement by the Browns on May 2, 2019.[12]

Calgary Stampeders edit

Jones signed with the Calgary Stampeders on February 6, 2020.[13] He was released on June 16, 2021.[14]

References edit

  1. ^ "Raiders Claim DB Tramain Jacobs and LB Lenny Jones via Waivers". Raiders.com. August 5, 2016.
  2. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. May 6, 2016. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  3. ^ Fucillo, David (August 4, 2016). "49ers claim DB Cleveland Wallace off waivers, waive Lenny Jones". NinersNation.com. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  4. ^ "Raiders Claim DB Tramain Jacobs and LB Lenny Jones via Waivers". Raiders.com. August 5, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  5. ^ "Oakland Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. August 29, 2016. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017.
  6. ^ "Rams Promote DB Blake Countess To Active Roster, Place WR Nelson Spruce On I.R." November 18, 2016.
  7. ^ "Cowboys Release DT Shelby Harris From Practice Squad, Sign DE Lenny Jones". January 10, 2017.
  8. ^ Eatman, Nick (January 16, 2017). "Showers, Rod Smith Among 12 Players Signed To Cowboys Offseason Roster". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2017.
  9. ^ Phillips, Rob (September 2, 2017). "Cowboys Make 38 Moves, One Trade To Reach 53; Kellen Moore Released". DallasCowboys.com.
  10. ^ "Browns sign TE Julian Allen, DL Lenny Jones". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 6, 2018.
  11. ^ "Browns reduce roster to 72". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2018.
  12. ^ Talbot, Damond (May 2, 2019). "NFL Transactions for May 2nd, 2019". NFL Draft Diamonds.
  13. ^ "Stampeders Add Four Defensive Linemen". Stampeders.com. February 6, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  14. ^ "Cassanova McKinzy added to roster". Stampeders.com. June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.

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