Undrafted free agents 2014: Chicago Bears to sign Christian Jones
As is the case every year, once the draft comes to an end, there are many players still looking for a home. Usually, those undrafted players quickly sign with a team and get ready to go to work. Often times it is better for a player to go undrafted instead of getting picked in the final round. Players can assess their situation and see if a team has a need at their position or has shown a lot of interest in them. In some cases, players simply choose to stay closer to home.
According to Alfie Crow of Big Cat Country, the Jacksonville Jaguars will sign former Florida State Seminoles’ linebacker Christian Jones.
#Jaguars are signing Christian Jones
— Alfie (@AlfieBCC) May 11, 2014
FSU LB/DE Christian Jones, that is
— Alfie (@AlfieBCC) May 11, 2014
Of course, nothing is final until the team announces it.
Sometimes UDFA’s commit, then flip if they get a better offer so don’t be surprised if some of these change by the time the team announces
— Alfie (@AlfieBCC) May 11, 2014
This is obviously good news for Jones, who will join his teammate, linebacker Telvin Smith.
Jones made 56 tackles with 8.0 coming loss and 2.0 sacks in 2013.
UPDATE: Jones will be inking with the Chicago Bears instead.
Former FSU LB Christian Jones has agreed to a deal with the #Bears, source said.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) May 11, 2014