Naquan Jones (born February 5, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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, and was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent following the

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Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Jones was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2021, following the 2021 draft. He made his NFL debut in week four of the 2021 season. The Titans placed an exclusive rights tender on Jones on March 15, 2023, which he signed the following day. Jones was waived by the Titans on November 7, 2023.

Arizona Cardinals

On November 10, 2023, Jones was signed to the

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of the

. He was signed to the active roster on December 5.

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Arizona Cardinals bioMichigan State Spartans bio
1998 births Living people Players of American football from Evanston, Illinois American football defensive tackles Evanston Township High School alumni Michigan State Spartans football players Tennessee Titans players Arizona Cardinals players {{Defensive-lineman-1990s-stub