Edgar Devon Jones (born December 1, 1984) is a former

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. After playing

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, he was signed by the

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as an

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in 2007. He played for the Ravens for five seasons from 2007 to 2011. He also played for the

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and the

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College career

He played

, where he was named a first-team All-American following his senior season with he led all of Division I-AA with 12.0 quarterback sacks. He was named the MVP of the Magnolia Gridiron Classic - a postseason All-Star Game - after recording 4.0 sacks in that contest.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Jones was signed by the

as an

in 2007. He filled a number of different roles as a Raven, including

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, and

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. His biggest contributions, however, came on special teams, where he established himself as one of their top special teams tacklers and blockers.

Kansas City Chiefs

Jones signed with the

on July 29, 2012. He became one of the team's most valuable special teams players, leading the Chiefs with seven tackles and two fumbles recoveries on special teams, including one returned for his first NFL touchdown at the

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on October 14, 2012. On August 31, 2013, Jones and a seventh round draft choice (#238-

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) were traded to the

in exchange for a sixth round draft choice (#193-

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Dallas Cowboys

On October 18, 2013, Jones was placed on the injured reserve-designated to return list with an hernia. He was activated from injury reserve on December 14. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the season.

Cleveland Browns

Jones signed with the

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on July 24, 2014. He was released on August 4. He announced his retirement on February 25, 2015.

References

External links

Kansas City Chiefs bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Edgar 1984 births Living people People from Rayville, Louisiana Sportspeople from Monroe, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana African-American players of American football American football linebackers American football defensive ends American football tight ends Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football players Baltimore Ravens players Kansas City Chiefs players Dallas Cowboys players 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people