Tevin Jones

Tevin Terrell Jones (born December 26, 1992) is an American professional football wide receiver who is a member of the Edmonton Elks. He played college football at Memphis. Jones has also been a member of the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Tevin Jones
Jones with the Edmonton Elks in 2024
No. 84 – Edmonton Elks
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1992-12-26) December 26, 1992
Amory, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Clear Creek
(League City, Texas)
College:Memphis
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:4
Receiving yards:61

Professional career

Houston Texans

Jones signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016.[1] He was waived on August 30, 2016. He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 14, 2016.[2] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2017.[3] He was waived on May 16, 2017.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On June 6, 2017, Jones signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[5] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[6]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 29, 2018, Jones signed a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[7] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9] He signed a reserve/future contract on December 31, 2018.[10] On August 31, 2019, Jones was waived by the Steelers and signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12] He was promoted to the active roster on November 14, 2019.[13] He was waived on December 16, 2019.[14]

Dallas Cowboys

On December 18, 2019, Jones was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad. On December 30, 2019, Jones was signed to a reserve/future contract. He was waived on September 5, 2020.[15]

Saskatchewan Roughriders (first stint)

Jones signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL on April 27, 2021.[16] He was placed on the suspended list on July 3, 2021.[17] He was released prior to the start of the season.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On July 30, 2021, Jones signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[18] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[19]

Saskatchewan Roughriders (second stint)

On April 21, 2022, the Roughriders announced that Jones had resigned with the team.[20]

Montreal Alouettes

On February 7, 2024, Jones signed with the Montreal Alouettes along with defensive lineman Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund.[21] He was released on June 2.[22]

Edmonton Elks

After the first week of the 2024 CFL season, Jones signed with the Edmonton Elks on June 11, 2024.[23]

References
  1. "Texans sign 3 draft picks, 15 undrafted free agents". HoustonTexans.com. May 6, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  2. "Texans add Gibson, Jones to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. December 14, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  3. "Houston Texans Sign Eight Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Battle Red Blog. SB Nation. January 16, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  4. "Texans sign T Giacomini, three college free agents". HoustonTexans.com. May 16, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  5. Paylor, Terez A. (June 5, 2017). "Chiefs sign wide receiver Tevin Jones". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  6. "Chiefs Roster Down to NFL Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. September 2, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  7. "Three sign Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. January 29, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  8. "Steelers reduce roster to 53". Steelers.com. September 1, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  9. "Steelers announce practice squad". Steelers.com. September 2, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  10. "Steelers sign nine players to reserve/futures contracts and re-sign OT Zach Banner". Behind the Steel Curtain. SB Nation. January 1, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  11. "Steelers make roster cuts". Steelers.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  12. "Steelers announce 2019 practice squad". Steelers.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  13. "Nix, Switzer placed on IR". Steelers.com. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  14. Varley, Teresa (December 16, 2019). "Darboh promoted to active roster". Steelers.com.
  15. Helman, David (September 5, 2020). "Two LBs Among Notable Cowboys Roster Cuts". DallasCowboys.com.
  16. "Roughriders sign wide receiver Tevin Jones". Riderville.com. April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  17. "Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set". Riderville.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  18. "Jaguars sign Tevin Jones, cut Leon Jacobs, Aldrick Rosas". NBCSports.com. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  19. "Roster Moves: Jaguars Reduce Roster to 53". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2021. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  20. TSN ca Staff (2022-04-21). "Wideout Jones rejoins Roughriders - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  21. Miller, Anthony (2024-02-08). "Montreal Alouettes Agree to Terms with DL Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, WR Tevin Jones". SI.com. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  22. https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/
  23. "TRANSACTION | Elks sign Tevin Jones (WR)". Edmonton Elks. June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
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