Bombers sign linebacker Jonathan Jones

gobombersgo · January 30, 2025, 11:10:27 PM

Blue Bombers agree to terms with linebacker Jonathan Jones
January 30, 2025

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the Club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran American linebacker Jonathan Jones.

Jones (5-11, 230; Toledo; born: November 11 18, 1997, in Ocoee, FL) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last three years with the Toronto Argonauts (he was released on January 16th, 2025).

Jones appeared in 12 games last season with the Argos, six of them starts, and registered 29 tackles, eight more on special teams and one forced fumble. He missed the last five regular season games and playoffs with a hamstring injury.

Jones started games at both middle and weak-side linebacker over his three seasons with Toronto and appeared in 36 games with 88 defensive tackles, as well as 26 on special teams, eight sacks, three interceptions and one forced fumble.

Jones split his college days between Notre Dame and Toledo and as a member of the Rockets was named second-team All-MAC in 2021.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/30/blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-linebacker-jonathan-jones/

Blueforlife · January 30, 2025, 11:32:20 PM

Anyone watch him much over the years?

Blue In BC · January 31, 2025, 02:06:53 AM

He could be a good one for the Bombers. I'm still waiting to see where the dust settles with our LB's. I don't know if this is further indication we aren't expecting Ayers back.

Regardless, it could be the end for Cole either way. I felt he was behind Ayers. Now he's behind Jones as well?

Cole was versatile but there was a reason we've just added Jones too.

Throw Long Bannatyne · January 31, 2025, 02:57:14 AM

Quote from: Blue In BC on January 31, 2025, 02:06:53 AMHe could be a good one for the Bombers. I'm still waiting to see where the dust settles with our LB's. I don't know if this is further indication we aren't expecting Ayers back.

Regardless, it could be the end for Cole either way. I felt he was behind Ayers. Now he's behind Jones as well?

Cole was versatile but there was a reason we've just added Jones too.

Ayers must come back unless he signs a contract with an NFL team, no FA for him.

TecnoGenius · January 31, 2025, 02:59:27 AM

Quote from: Blueforlife on January 30, 2025, 11:32:20 PMAnyone watch him much over the years?

To be honest, I never knew he existed! Doesn't help having an uber-common last name.

It'll really suck having 2 dressed (and possibly on the field!) LBers named Jones! Oh well. If they end up making a good "team 100", it will be good marketing though: "Jones & Jones"!

I like that he's both MLB and WILL.

Plus... have we finally decided to "get TOR back" for sniping our players and spilling the playbook beans?? I really hope we give him a mega-debriefing on TOR's secrets to beating WFC consistently. 2025 is payback time!

Sir Blue and Gold · January 31, 2025, 02:25:46 PM

Good pick-up for us. Haven't really paid him much attention but with experience at on the weakside and in the middle he's a good piece. Could easily step in and start over Kyrie Wilson as early as week one depending on how hurt he gets in training camp.

theaardvark · January 31, 2025, 03:45:40 PM

I like that he said "I can fall back to FS, or rush off the end".

Sounds like a Swiss army knife kind of guy, and the fact he makes ST plays as well, sounds like a fit for MOS and Younger.

Blue In BC · January 31, 2025, 04:46:09 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 31, 2025, 02:57:14 AMAyers must come back unless he signs a contract with an NFL team, no FA for him.

Yes, but it's still possible he does get an NFL offer. It may be small at the moment, so who knows until the window passes.

theaardvark · January 31, 2025, 04:52:04 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on January 31, 2025, 04:46:09 PMYes, but it's still possible he does get an NFL offer. It may be small at the moment, so who knows until the window passes.

Today is the last day of the window, right?

Ayers should be back, Jones, Jones, Kramdi, Wilson... that makes up a great LB corps. Not sure if we resign Cole now, though.

Sir Blue and Gold · January 31, 2025, 04:58:00 PM

Quote from: theaardvark on January 31, 2025, 04:52:04 PMToday is the last day of the window, right?

Ayers should be back, Jones, Jones, Kramdi, Wilson... that makes up a great LB corps. Not sure if we resign Cole now, though.

The window (for those under contract for the 2025 season already) closes on February 11, 2025, at 12:01 p.m. EST

Blue In BC · January 31, 2025, 05:25:33 PM

I'm not opposed to bringing back Cole if there is no advance money and his contract is reasonable. The catch is he probably won't accept a PR role if he doesn't win a spot on the AR from the get go.

At the moment I don't believe he would win that spot. However, who is to tell what early injuries we have in TC that might open up a temporary spot. That's a hard call for a player with CFL experience.

In that sense, his return chances are diminishing as we speak. There are some rookie LB's that might fit into that role.

TecnoGenius · February 01, 2025, 05:57:57 AM

Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on January 31, 2025, 02:25:46 PMCould easily step in and start over Kyrie Wilson as early as week one depending on how hurt he gets in training camp.

Mega LOL

That's the spirit! Great optimism

Stats Junkie · Reply #12 - Re: Bombers sign linebacker Jonathan Jones

Jones: "This is the news I was waiting for and this makes it a great day."

✍️Ed Tait
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/30/jones-this-is-the-news-i-was-waiting-for-and-this-makes-it-a-great-day/