Jamir Jones (born June 14, 1998) is an American professional

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for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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at Notre Dame. He has previously played in the

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(NFL) for the

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, and

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College career

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.

Professional career

Houston Texans

On April 30, 2020, Jones was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent and was waived on July 28.

Pittsburgh Steelers (first stint)

On April 7, 2021, Jones signed with the

after catching

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's attention in Notre Dame's 2021 Pro Day. 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. He was waived on September 28, 2021.

Los Angeles Rams

On September 29, 2021, Jones was claimed off waivers by the

. He was waived on December 25.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 27, 2021 Jones was claimed off waivers by the

. He was waived on August 31, 2022.

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On September 1, 2022, Jones was claimed off waivers by the

. 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. On April 12, 2023, Jones was released by the Steelers, following an April 11 arrest for

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in a

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case in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The charges were withdrawn by August 2023.

San Antonio Brahmas

On December 15, 2023, Jones was signed by the

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of the XFL. He was released on April 30, 2024.

Houston Roughnecks

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

References

External links

Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Jamir 1998 births Living people American football linebackers Houston Roughnecks (2024) players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Jacksonville Jaguars players Los Angeles Rams players Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Players of American football from Rochester, New York San Antonio Brahmas players