Edmonton Elks

Keeping up with the Joneses: Elks re-sign American linebacker Tony Jones

by
3Down Staff
February 2, 2024

The Edmonton Elks have re-signed American linebacker Tony Jones ahead of the opening of free agency on February 13.

The 28-year-old played in all 18 regular season games for the Green and Gold in 2023, making four starts at linebacker. He registered 41 defensive tackles, 11 special teams tackles, one sack and one forced fumble last season. Jones originally joined the team in 2022 after beginning the year on the Toronto Argonauts practice roster, suiting up in two games and recording a pair of defensive tackles and special teams tackles.

Collegiately, Jones played two seasons at Texas Tech (2017-18), compiling 77 total tackles, eight sacks, one interception and three fumble recoveries in 24 games with the Red Raiders. He played one season in the Indoor Football League with the Iowa Barnstormers before coming to the CFL, earning Defensive Rookie of the Year honours and being named to the All-IFL First Team in 2021.

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The Elks will open the team’s 75th anniversary season on Saturday, June 8 by hosting the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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