Marcel Jones (born September 4, 1988) is a former American football

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. He was selected in the seventh round, 234th overall, by the Saints in the

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and On July 2, 2012, Jones signed a four-year deal with the Saints. He played college football at Nebraska. Jones attended

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in Phoenix, Arizona, where he played basketball, track (threw shot put & discus) coached by Head Throws Coach Scott Miller, and was an academic standout. Due to injuries, he played only one year of varsity high school football. He now works full time at Kiewit Corporation.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Jones was drafted in the seventh round of the

by the New Orleans Saints. On September 8, 2012, he was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury. Jones spent the 2013 season on the Saints' practice squad. On January 14, 2014, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints. On August 30, 2014, he was cut by the Saints.

Baltimore Ravens

On September 1, 2014, the Baltimore Ravens signed Jones to their practice squad. On January 12, 2015, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens. On August 31, 2015, Jones was cut by the Ravens but was brought back shortly to the practice squad. On November 20, 2015, he was released. On November 27, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On December 4, 2015, the Baltimore Ravens released Jones from the practice squad. On December 15, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad.

San Diego Chargers

Jones was signed by the

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on July 29, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chargers.

References

External links

New Orleans Saints profile

Nebraska profile
1988 births Living people American football offensive tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers football players New Orleans Saints players Baltimore Ravens players San Diego Chargers players Players of American football from Phoenix, Arizona {{offensive-lineman-1980s-stub