Howard Jones (born February 10, 1990) is a former

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. He played

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at Shepherd University.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Jones signed with the Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 10, 2014. He was released on September 5, 2015.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jones was signed to the

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practice squad on September 7, 2015. He was elevated to the team's main roster on October 6. During his first game against the Jacksonville Jaguars the following Sunday, he recorded 2 solo sacks. Two weeks later, against the

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, he added a 43-yard fumble return touchdown. In Week 8 against the

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, Jones recorded another sack which resulted in a fumble. Jones finished his first season with the Buccaneers with five sacks. Jones was placed on injured reserve on November 7, 2016 after suffering a knee injury.

Chicago Bears

On October 6, 2017, Jones was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 23, 2017. On November 30, 2017, he was waived by the Bears and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on December 5, 2017. On May 14, 2018, Jones was released by the Bears.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Howard 1990 births Living people American football linebackers American football defensive ends People from Woodbridge, Virginia Sportspeople from Prince William County, Virginia Shepherd Rams football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Chicago Bears players