Levi Jones (born May 5, 1998) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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before transferring to the

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and was signed by the

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as an

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

After going unselected in the

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, the

signed Jones as an undrafted free agent. He was waived at the final roster cuts, on August 30, 2022, and signed to the Seahawks'

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the next day. Jones was elevated to the active roster on November 12. He made his professional debut the next day against the

Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (colloquially known as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC S ...

in the Seahawks' week 10 game, appearing in 10

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snaps. The Seahawks placed Jones back on the practice squad the next day. He was later elevated again to the active roster, playing in the Seahawks' week 13 and 14 games, while being placed back on the practice squad between the games. Jones was elevated to the active roster for the final time on December 31. He played, in total, three games for the Seahawks in 2022. On August 29, 2023, Jones was waived by the Seahawks.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On November 22, 2023, Jones was signed to the Buccaneers practice squad. He was released on December 12. Jones was re-signed to the practice squad on December 19. He was released on January 10, 2024. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 30, 2024. Jones was waived by the Buccaneers on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 29.

Arizona Cardinals

On December 30, 2024, Jones was claimed off waivers by the

Personal life

Jones' is the son of Robert Jones, a linebacker who played 10 seasons in the NFL. He is the younger brother of Zay Jones, a wide receiver for the

, and former

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wide receiver Cayleb Jones. He is also the nephew of former NFL

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References

External links

Arizona Cardinals bio

NC State Wolfpack bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Vi 1998 births Living people American football linebackers Players of American football from Austin, Texas Westlake High School (Texas) alumni NC State Wolfpack football players Seattle Seahawks players USC Trojans football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Arizona Cardinals players