Jamir Jones

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Jamir Jones
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Jones with the Houston Roughnecks in 2025
No. 44 – Houston Gamblers
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1998-06-14) June 14, 1998 (age 27)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolAquinas Institute (Rochester, New York)
CollegeNotre Dame (2016–2019)
NFL draft2020: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles20
Pass deflections1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Jamir Kyrie Jones (born June 14, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Notre Dame. He has previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

College career

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Jones played four years at Notre Dame, appearing in 55 games during his four seasons. As a senior in 2019, he played in 11 games and finished with 50 tackles, seven and a half for a loss, and four and a half sacks. He also forced two fumbles and recovered another.[1]

Professional career

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Houston Texans

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On April 30, 2020, Jones was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent[2] and was waived on July 28.[3]

Pittsburgh Steelers (first stint)

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On April 7, 2021, Jones signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after catching Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert's attention in Notre Dame's 2021 Pro Day.[1] Through training camp, he turned heads with his consistent motor and hustle and by regularly winning his one on one confrontations during drills and scrimmages. In preseason, he continued his strong play with four QB sacks in four games and by leading the NFL with six quarterback hits and thirteen total QB pressures while also leading the Steelers with six special teams tackles, earning a place in the 53-man roster.[4] He was waived on September 28, 2021.[5]

Los Angeles Rams

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On September 29, 2021, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.[6] He was waived on December 25.

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On December 27, 2021, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[7] He was waived on August 31, 2022.[8]

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

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On September 1, 2022, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[9] He played in all 17 games for the Steelers, logging one pass deflection and ten total tackles. On February 27, 2023, Jones re–signed with the Steelers on a one–year contract.[10]

On April 12, 2023, Jones was released by the Steelers, following an April 11 arrest for battery in a domestic violence case in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.[11] The charges were withdrawn by August 2023.[12]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On December 15, 2023, Jones was signed by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[13] He was released on April 30, 2024.[14]

Houston Roughnecks

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On July 23, 2024, Jones signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL).[15]

References

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  11. ^ ”Former Steeler Jamir Jones charged with battery before release from team”, CBS News, May 2, 2023.
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