C. J. Jones

C. J. Jones
Jones with the New England Patriots in 2008
No. 85, 16, 19, 2
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1980-09-20) September 20, 1980
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
CollegeIowa
NFL draft2003: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only

Clinton "C. J." Jones (born September 20, 1980) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Iowa. Jones was also a member of the Cologne Centurions, Montreal Alouettes, Berlin Thunder, Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, and Florida Tuskers. He is the older brother of Corey Jones, who gained national attention after being illegally shot and killed by Palm Beach Gardens police on October 18, 2015.[1]

Professional career

Jones (far left) in 2006.

Seattle Seahawks

Before the 2006 season, Jones was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks but was released.

New England Patriots

In 2007, he signed with the Patriots and was on the practice squad for the whole season. In 2008, he made the team's final cut but was released after the Patriots signed wide receiver Maurice Price.

Kansas City Chiefs

Jones was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on March 5, 2009. He was waived on June 19, 2009.

Denver Broncos

Jones was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos on June 24, 2009. He was released on September 1.

References

  1. ↑ Ramadan, Lulu (October 20, 2015). "Boynton man killed by Gardens police was former NFL player's brother". Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on July 14, 2026.