Seattle Seahawks sign former Florida State linebacker to practice squad

The NFL season is simply starting however roster strikes are a relentless across the league, whether or not that is a signing to the 53-man lively roster or the follow squad.

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Final week, the Seattle Seahawks elected to signal former Florida State linebacker and nine-year veteran, Christian Jones, to their follow squad. Jones was beforehand with the Chicago Bears, his second stint with the franchise. Seattle affiliate head coach-defense Sean Desai has a connection to Jones as he spent 2021 with the Bears.

The Florida native initially entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of FSU in 2014. He signed with Chicago over the Jacksonville Jaguars and accepted a three-year/$1.57 million deal. Jones performed in all 16 video games for the Bears throughout his rookie season, recording 70 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and two sacks. Throughout his first stint in Chicago (2014-17), Jones totaled 262 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 8 go deflections and a pressured fumble in 63 appearances (31 begins). He had 5 video games with double-digit tackles with the franchise, together with a career-high 13 tackles in 2014 and 2017.

Jones inked a two-year cope with the Detroit Lions. Throughout his first yr with the staff in 2018, he began a career-high 16 video games and racked up 69 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and a sack. Jones totaled 177 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 8 go deflections, and a pressured fumble in 45 appearances (42 begins).

The 6-foot-3, 245-pound linebacker rejoined Chicago final season and contributed as a reserve. He completed the yr with 24 tackles in 17 appearances (1 begin). 

Jones will look to make extra of an affect with Seattle as he brings a veteran presence to the Seahawks protection. Regardless, the previous Seminole has completed an admirable job of his extending his skilled profession.

Previous to his time within the NFL, Jones recorded 223 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 8 sacks and a choose from 2010-13. He was one of many leaders of a dominant protection in 2013 that helped information the Seminoles to a nationwide championship. 

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