Jones recorded 13 tackles (10 solo) during the Titans' 30-14 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
The performance followed Jones' nine-tackle game last week against the Jets. Jones was traded to the Titans right before the season and has now played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the last two games. He recorded 145 tackles for the Rams a year ago.
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Titans' Ernest Jones: Plays every snap versus Jets
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Jones recorded nine tackles (six solo), including two tackles for loss, in the Titans' loss to the Jets on Sunday.
More notably, Jones played 100 percent of the defensive snaps after playing just 46 percent of the downs in his Week 1 debut with the team following Jones' acquisition from the Rams just ahead of the season. Jones should easily accrue 100-plus tackles once again in 2024 after picking up 145 last year with Los Angeles.
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Titans' Ernest Jones: Dealt to Tennessee
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The Rams will trade Jones to the Titans on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Los Angeles gave Jones permission to seek a trade when it became clear the two sides wouldn't be able to work out a contract extension, and the IDP standout is now on the move. In just 15 regular-season games last year, the 2021 third-round pick broke out with a career-high 145 tackles (74 solo), 4.5 sacks and six passes defensed. He figures to immediately shift into a starting middle linebacker role alongside Kenneth Murray for the Titans, likely bumping Jack Gibbens to a rotational gig.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Absent from practice
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Jones is not practicing Monday after the Rams granted him permission Sunday to seek a trade, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Jones, who is heading into the final year of his rookie deal, is clearly on the trade block. That could be partially due to the fact that UDFA Omar Speights has impressed enough to secure a roster spot, per Cameron DaSilva of USA Today. Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Jones didn't request a trade, per Rodrigue, which could be an indication that the team made its own decision to move on. Jones tallied career-high totals in terms of tackles (145) and sacks (4.5) across 15 regular-season games in 2023.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Allowed to seek trade
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The Rams granted Jones and his agents permission to seek a trade Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Heading into the final season of his rookie deal, Jones was hoping to land an extension with the Rams after registering career highs in both tackles (145) and sacks (4.5) in 2023. However, the two sides were unable to come to an agreement in the offseason and training camp, prompting the Rams to grant the 2021 third-round pick permission to engage with other teams on a trade. The Rams will presumably hope to have a trade in place before they have to trim their roster to 53 players Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Back in action
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Jones (knee) is returning to practice Wednesday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Jones missed practice earlier in the week as he tended to an injury he was dealing with during OTAs. There was initially some concern about his status as the injury seemed to be lingering, but his return for a joint practice against the Cowboys should be good news for Jones and the Rams.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Nursing knee injury
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Jones was sidelined for Friday's pracice due to a knee injury, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Jones dealt with this same injury during OTAs and has not completely recovered from it yet. When healthy, he is expected to start next to Christian Rozeboom at inside linebacker this season. If he is ultimately forced to miss more practice time, the likes of Troy Reeder, Olakunle Fatukasi and Omar Speights figure to see more snaps.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Not playing Week 18
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Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Jones was among seven key contributors that the Rams listed as doubtful -- and one of five for noninjury reasons -- ahead of the regular-season finale. The Rams will be the NFC's No. 6 or 7 seed regardless of the outcome of Week 18 games, so Jones and some of the team's other stars will get a respite Sunday to avoid sustaining potential injuries in advance of the postseason. The linebacker finishes the regular season with 145 tackles, 4.5 sacks and six pass breakups over 15 appearances.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Will rest in Week 18
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Rams head coach Sean McVay said Jones won't play Sunday in San Francisco, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
With Los Angeles having locked up playoff spot, the team is electing to rest several of its starters on both sides of the ball in the regular-season finale. Jones thus will finish his third NFL season with a career-high 145 tackles (74 solo) to go with 4.5 sacks over 15 contests.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: All over the place in win
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Jones finished with seven tackles, including a sack and two tackles for losses, and two passes defensed in the Rams' 30-22 win over the Saints on Thursday.
It was another productive game for the third-year pro, who is now sixth in the NFL with 132 tackles. Jones also has six passes defensed and regularly plays on more than 90 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Second straight week with sack
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Jones recorded seven tackles (two solo), including a sack and additional tackle for loss, and a pass defended during Sunday's 28-20 victory against the Commanders.
Jones lit up the stat sheet in a variety of ways on Sunday, including a big third-down sack of Sam Howell in the second quarter. Jones now has 3.5 sacks on the year, and his 125 tackles are good for ninth most in the league.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Logs double-digit tackles in win
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Jones compiled 15 tackles (six solo) in the Rams' 36-19 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Jones had a dominant performance Sunday as his 15 tackles were nine more than anyone else on the team recorded. The 2021 third-round pick has now logged double-digit tackles in six of the 11 games he's played this season.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Rams' leading tackler at Arizona
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Jones recorded six tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 37-14 win at the Cardinals.
Although it was Jones' second lowest tackle total so far this season, it was good enough for a team best in Week 12. He's in the midst of a career year, and he projects as a great IDP option come Week 13 versus the Browns.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Misses second straight practice
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Jones (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Jones was able to record eight tackles in Week 8 against the Cowboys, but he popped up on the Rams' injury report Wednesday after not participating in practice. His participation in Friday's practice session will give a clearer idea of whether he'll be able to play against the Packers on Sunday.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Eight tackles in defeat
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Jones recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 43-20 loss to the Cowboys.
Jones was questionable to play with a knee injury, but he was able to make the most of his time on the field, compiling at least eight takedowns for the seventh time this year. The linebacker has now registered 75 tackles, including a sack, while also deflecting a pass over the first eight games of the 2023 campaign.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Active for Week 8
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Jones (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys.
Jones was once again limited this week at practice as he continues to nurse a knee injury, but he will play through the injury in Week 8. The linebacker is coming off of a season-low four tackles in the team's Week 7 loss to the Steelers and he'll look to finish closer to the 10.5 tackles per game he had produced in the six games prior.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Deemed questionable for Week 8
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Jones (knee) is questionable to face Dallas on Sunday in Week 8, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Jones was limited during all three practice sessions this week as he continues to deal with a knee injury. However, Rams head coach Sean McVay indicated Wednesday that he doesn't expect Jones' game status to be affected by the issue this week. Jones has seen slightly smaller snap counts since suffering the injury prior to Week 6, but he's still played over 75 percent of Los Angeles' defensive snaps over the past two weeks and has totaled 14 tackles (eight solo) over that span.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Still limited by knee injury
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Jones (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Jones was able to play through his knee injury in Week 7, so any limitations at this point are likely just maintenance related. Even still, if he can't practice in full Thursday or Friday, he would figure to carry an injury designation into the weekend.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Questionable for game vs. Steelers
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Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Pittsburgh.
Jones popped up on the Rams' injury report with a knee injury Wednesday, and he now seems like a coin-flip proposition to suit up for Week 7. If he's ultimately ruled out, Jake Hummel could see increased work Sunday.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Rams' leading tackler in win
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Jones recorded 10 tackles (four solo) including a sack in Sunday's 29-23 win at Indianapolis.
Jones continued his melting-hot start to the 2023 season in Week 4, tallying nine-plus tackles for the fourth consecutive game. The youngster is establishing himself as one of his team's best defensive players and a viable IDP option headed into a Week 5 matchup versus Philadelphia.
