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Raiders | Datone Jones gets the boot Mon Nov 23, 05:19 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Datone Jones was released Monday, Nov. 23.
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Raiders | Four Raiders protected from selection Tue Nov 17, 07:28 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Rico Gafford, DE David Irving, DT Datone Jones and DE Chris Smith were named as protected practice squad players for Week 11 Tuesday, Nov, 17.
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Raiders | Las Vegas announces practice squad Sun Sep 6, 08:32 PM
Free-agent WR Marcell Ateman, TE Nick Bowers, DB Jordan Brown, WR Keelan Doss, PK Dominik Eberle, LB Kyle Emanuel, DB Madre Harper, DT Datone Jones, DB Dylan Mabin, C Erik Magnuson, RB Theo Riddick, OT Kamaal Seymour, DE Chris Smith and DB Javin White were added to the Las Vegas Raiders' practice squad Sunday, Sept. 6.
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Raiders | Las Vegas adding Datone Jones Wed Aug 12, 04:02 PM
Free-agent DL Datone Jones (Jaguars) is signing an undisclosed contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Jaguars | Datone Jones visiting Eagles Tue Oct 22, 08:27 AM
Free-agent DT Datone Jones (Jaguars) is visiting the Jacksonville Jaguars Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Raiders | Five defensive ends meet with Oakland Tue Oct 8, 05:18 PM
Free-agent DEs Andre Branch, Kasim Edebali, Terrence Fede, Datone Jones and Nate Orchard worked out for the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
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Colts | Datone Jones works out for Indianapolis Wed Sep 11, 09:08 PM
The Indianapolis Colts worked out free-agent DT Datone Jones (Cowboys) on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
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Jaguars | Terrelle Pryor among cuts Fri Aug 30, 10:16 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Terrelle Pryor, DT Datone Jones and CB Saivion Smith were cut Friday, Aug. 30.
| Footballguys view: Pryor has never regained the form he once showed in Cleveland as a #1 receiver. We might hear from him again during the season if a team is in a pinch, but the clock is running out on his career. |
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Jaguars | Datone Jones inks deal with Jacksonville Tue Jun 4, 03:25 PM
Free-agent DT Datone Jones (Cowboys) signed an undisclosed contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, June 4.
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Cowboys | Dallas makes moves at defensive tackle Tue Sep 25, 01:32 PM
Free-agent DT Caraun Reid (Chargers) signed Tuesday, Sept. 25, with the Dallas Cowboys. In a corresponding move, DT Datone Jones (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
| Footballguys view: Reid was picked up by the Cowboys with about 10 days to go in August. He didn't make final cuts with the Cowboys and found himself back on the street. Now Reid is back, just to be a reserve player on the defensive line. |
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Cowboys | Week 3 injury report for Dallas Fri Sep 21, 05:05 PM
Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick (illness) and DT Maliek Collins (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 21, and have been ruled out for Week 3. S Xavier Woods (hamstring) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. LB Sean Lee (hamstring) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. SS Kavon Frazier (shoulder), DE Randy Gregory (concussion), DT Datone Jones (knee) and DT Daniel Ross (wrist) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Cowboys | Thursday practice report for Cowboys Thu Sep 20, 06:38 PM
Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick (illness) and DT Maliek Collins (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 20. LB Sean Lee (hamstring) and S Xavier Woods (hamstring) were limited during practice. DE Randy Gregory (concussion), DT Datone Jones (knee), DT Daniel Ross (wrist) and SS Kavon Frazier (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Cowboys | Thursday injury report for Cowboys Wed Sep 19, 05:03 PM
Dallas Cowboys DT Maliek Collins (knee), C Travis Frederick (illness) and LB Sean Lee (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 19. S Xavier Woods (hamstring) was limited. S Kavon Frazier (shoulder), DE Randy Gregory (concussion0, DT Datone Jones (knee) and DT Daniel Ross (wrist) participated fully.
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Cowboys | Week 2 Dallas Cowboys inactives Sun Sep 16, 07:02 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have declared TE Dalton Schultz, C Travis Frederick, DL Datone Jones, QB Mike White, OG Xavier Su'a-Filo, S Xavier Woods and DE Randy Gregory inactive for Week 2.
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Cowboys | Dallas' Week 2 injury report Fri Sep 14, 03:36 PM
Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick (illness) and S Xavier Woods (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 2. DT Datone Jones (knee) was limited during practice but has also been ruled out. DE Randy Gregory (concussion) was limited but is listed as doubtful. DE DeMarcus Lawrence (groin) and SS Kavon Frazier (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Cowboys | Thursday practice report for Dallas Thu Sep 13, 03:50 PM
Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick (illness) and S Xavier Woods (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 13. DT Datone Jones (knee) was limited. SS Kavon Frazier (shoulder) and DE DeMarcus Lawrence (groin) participated fully.
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Cowboys | Wednesday practice report for Dallas Wed Sep 12, 04:34 PM
Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick (illness), DE Randy Gregory (concussion), DT Datone Jones (knee), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (groin) and S Xavier Woods (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 12. SS Kavon Frazier (shoulder) was a full participant.
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Cowboys | Week 1 Dallas Cowboys inactives Sun Sep 9, 03:04 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have declared TE Rico Gathers, DL Datone Jones, C Adam Redmond, C Travis Frederick, LB Chris Covington, QB Mike White and S Xavier Woods inactive for Week 1.
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Cowboys | Dallas' injury report for Week 1 Fri Sep 7, 03:00 PM
Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick (illness), DT Datone Jones (knee) and S Xavier Woods (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 7, and have been ruled out for Week 1. CB Chido Awuzie (back) and SS Kavon Frazier (shoulder) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys will have a hole at center and in the secondary at free safety, although the Panthers have some injury issues of their own on the offensive line. Torrey Smith might be able to get a better shot at a deep target with Woods out. |
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Cowboys | Dallas' Thursday practice report Thu Sep 6, 06:08 PM
Dallas Cowboys OG Parker Ehinger (knee), C Travis Frederick (illness), DE Datone Jones (knee) and S Xavier Woods (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 6. CB Chido Awuzie (back) and SS Kavon Frazier (shoulder) were limited during practice.
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Cowboys | Wednesday injury report for Dallas Wed Sep 5, 04:30 PM
Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick (illness), DT Datone Jones (knee) and S Xavier Woods (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 5. CB Chido Awuzie (back), OG Parker Ehringer (knee) and SS Kavon Frazier (shoulder) were limited.
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Cowboys | Datone Jones to miss time Tue Aug 21, 08:10 PM
Dallas Cowboys DE Datone Jones (knee) is expected to miss a few weeks because of a knee injury, according to head coach Jason Garrett.
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Cowboys | No practice for Datone Jones Mon Aug 20, 05:43 PM
Dallas Cowboys DL Datone Jones (knee) will not practice this week as he nurses a knee injury, according to head coach Jason Garrett.
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Cowboys | Knee injury for Datone Jones Sat Aug 18, 10:06 PM
Dallas Cowboys DL Datone Jones (knee) suffered a knee injury against the Cincinnati Bengals in the preseason Saturday, Aug. 18.
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Cowboys | Dallas' Week 13 inactives Thu Nov 30, 07:12 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have declared CB Bene Benwikere, TE Blake Jarwin, DE Daniel Ross, DL Datone Jones, LB Justin Durant, LB Sean Lee, RB Trey Williams inactive for Week 13.
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Cowboys | Mike Nugent released Sun Nov 26, 12:19 PM
The Dallas Cowboys released PK Mike Nugent Sunday, Nov. 26. In a corresponding move, the team signed free-agent DT Datone Jones (49ers).
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Cowboys | Dallas to add Datone Jones Sun Nov 26, 10:07 AM
Free-agent DE Datone Jones (49ers) will be signing with the Dallas Cowboys, according to sources.
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49ers | San Francisco cut ties with Datone Jones Tue Nov 21, 12:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers DL Datone Jones was waived Tuesday, Nov. 21.
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49ers | San Francisco adds Datone Jones Mon Oct 23, 08:47 PM
Free-agent DE Datone Jones (Lions) agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 23. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Lions | Many roster moves made by Lions Wed Oct 18, 05:44 PM
Free-agents DE Jacquies Smith and OT Bryce Harris were signed by the Detroit Lions Wednesday, Oct. 18. Additionally, DE Datone Jones and DE George Johnson were released and DT Caraun Reid was waived.
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Lions | Week 6 Lions inactives Sun Oct 15, 11:40 AM
The Detroit Lions have declared DL Cornelius Washington, DL Datone Jones, RB Dwayne Washington, WR Kenny Golladay, LB Paul Worrilow, OG T.J. Lang, RB Tion Green inactive for Week 6.
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Lions | Datone Jones headed to Lions Tue Oct 10, 09:00 AM
Free-agent DE Datone Jones (Vikings) is signing with the Detroit Lions Tuesday, Oct. 10, according to a source.
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Vikings | Datone Jones placed on IR Sat Sep 2, 03:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Datone Jones (shoulder) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Sept. 2, according to a source.
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Vikings | Datone Jones on the bubble? Thu Aug 24, 08:05 PM
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said DE Datone Jones has been inconsistent during training camp and that the next two weeks will be important for Jones.
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Vikings | More on Datone Jones' contract Thu Mar 16, 04:29 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Datone Jones' one-year deal includes a $1.6 million signing bonus. It also comes with a $1.5 million base salary, up to $500,000 in weekly roster bonuses and a $150,000 workout bonus. Jones can also earn up to $1.25 million based on incentives involved with sacks and playing time.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings pick off a Packer. Jones is a decent linebacker with some upside, but we'll see what kind of time he gets in Mike Zimmer's defense. We like what Zimmer could do with Jones. |
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Vikings | Datone Jones contract details Tue Mar 14, 06:34 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings LB Datone Jones' deal is one year in length and worth $3.75 million, according to a source. Jones can earn up to $5 million, however.
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Vikings | Minnesota signs Datone Jones Tue Mar 14, 05:52 PM
Free-agent LB Datone Jones (Packers) signed an undisclosed deal with the Minnesota Vikings Tuesday, March 14.
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Vikings | Datone Jones visiting Vikings Mon Mar 13, 11:13 AM
Free-agent LB Datone Jones (Packers) is visiting the Minnesota Vikings Monday, March 13, according to a source.
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Packers | Datone Jones fined Sat Nov 5, 09:30 AM
Green Bay Packers LB Datone Jones was fined $36,464 by the National Football League for roughing the passer in Week 8's game against the Atlanta Falcons. The amount of the fine was higher than normal because Jones is a repeat offender.
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Packers | Green Bay's Friday injury report Fri Oct 7, 04:11 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Jared Cook (ankle) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 7. LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) and CB Damarious Randall (groin) were limited participants, while S Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Letroy Guion (knee), LB Datone Jones (knee) and FB Aaron Ripkowski (back) were able to practice in full.
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Packers | Green Bay's Thursday practice report Thu Oct 6, 05:26 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Jared Cook (ankle) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 6. LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) and CB Damarious Randall (groin) were limited. FS Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Letroy Guion (knee), LB Datone Jones (knee) and FB Aaron Ripkowski (back) participated fully.
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Packers | Wednesday injury report for Packers Wed Oct 5, 05:37 PM
Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5. DT Letroy Guion (knee), LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) and CB Damarious Randall (groin) were limited during practice, while FS Morgan Burnett (groin), DE Datone Jones (knee) and FB Aaron Ripkowski (back) fully participated in practice.
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Packers | Monday practice report Wed Oct 5, 12:53 AM
Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews (hamstring/ankle), DLs Datone Jones (knee) and Letroy Guion (knee), and SS Morgan Burnett (hamstring) were all back at practice Monday, Oct. 3, after being inactive in Week 3. CB Sam Shields (concussion) and TE Jared Cook (ankle) were the only players to miss practice.
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Packers | Week 3 Inactives Sun Sep 25, 11:31 AM
The Green Bay Packers have declared LB Clay Matthews, LB Datone Jones, QB Joe Callahan, OT Kyle Murphy, DL Letroy Guion, FS Morgan Burnett, CB Sam Shields inactive for Week 3.
| Footballguys view: The Packers are missing key starters at every level of the defense. This could be one of the highest scoring games of the day with the Lions also down two of their three best defensive players. |
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Packers | Two Packers downgraded Sat Sep 24, 05:05 PM
Green Bay Packers DT Letroy Guion (knee) and DE Datone Jones (knee) have been downgraded to doubtful for the team's Week 3 game.
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Packers | Friday injury report for Green Bay Fri Sep 23, 05:28 PM
Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 3. SS Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Letroy Guion (knee), DE Datone Jones (knee), OG T.J. Lang (hip) and LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) are listed as questionable. Shields, Matthews, Jones, Guion and Burnett did not participate in practice, while Lang was limited during practice. FS Chris Banjo (hamstring), LB Jayrone Elliott (hamstring), CB Josh Hawkins (hamstring), CB Micah Hyde (ankle) and WR Jeff Janis (hand) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report. The Packers did not practice Friday, so this is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: Shields being out is a boon for Marvin Jones, Golden Tate and Matthew Stafford. The Lions-Packers game could be one of the highest scoring matchups of Week 3. |
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Packers | Thursday practice report for Packers Thu Sep 22, 06:28 PM
Green Bay Packers S Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Letroy Guion (knee), DE Datone Jones (knee), OG T.J. Lang (hip), LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 22. S Chris Banjo (hamstring), LB Jayrone Elliott (hamstring), CB Josh Hawkins (hamstring), CB Micah Hyde (ankle) and WR Jeff Janis (hand) participated fully.
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Packers | Wednesday injury report for Packers Wed Sep 21, 05:58 PM
Green Bay Packers SS Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Letroy Guion (knee), DE Datone Jones (knee), LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21. FS Chris Banjo (hamstring), LB Jayrone Elliott (hamstring), CB Josh Hawkins (hamstring), CB Micah Hyde (ankle) and WR Jeff Janis (hand) fully participated in practice.
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Packers | Datone Jones sheds weight Wed Jul 27, 01:41 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Datone Jones went from 285 pounds to 269 pounds, as of last week, and his body fat was reduced from 25% to 16.5%. Jones is transitioning from defensive end to outside linebacker.
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Packers | Friday injury report for Week 19 Fri Jan 15, 02:12 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Andrew Quarless (knee) has been ruled out for the divisional matchup against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Jan. 16. CB Quinten Rollins (quadriceps) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) are questionable, while OT David Bakhtiari (ankle), DT Mike Daniels (hamstring), LB Jayrone Elliott (quadriceps), DE Datone Jones (neck), OG T.J. Lang (calf), LB Mike Neal (hip), TE Justin Perillo (hamstring) and OG Josh Sitton (back) are probable. Quarless and Bakhtiari didn't practice Friday, Jan. 15. Daniels, Lang, Rollins, Shields and Sitton were limited, while the others practiced in full.
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