Arthur Jones (American football)

Jones was born in Rochester, New York to parents Arthur Jr. and Camille Jones. After moving to Endicott, Jones attended Union–Endicott High School.{{cite news |title=Art and Chandler Jones Target New Football Operations Center With Gift to Syracuse Athletics |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2022/10/13/art-and-chandler-jones-target-new-football-operations-center-with-gift-to-syracuse-athletics/ |access-date=October 15, 2022 |work=Syracuse University News |date=October 13, 2022}} At Union–Endicott he played both football and wrestled. He was a two time NY state champ in wrestling.{{citation needed|date=October 2022}} As a senior, he had 64 tackles, six sacks, and one fumble recovery to help lead Union–Endicott to a Section IV championship. Following that championship season, Jones was ranked as the 18th best prospect in New York by SuperPrep.{{cite web|url=http://www.suathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6588&path=Football|title=#97 Arthur Jones|work=Syracuse University|access-date=August 9, 2009}}

Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Jones was not ranked among the nation's best defensive tackle prospects.{{Cite web |publisher=Rivals.com |title=Arthur Jones Profile |url=https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=27679&sport=1 }} He chose Syracuse over Pittsburgh and Rutgers.

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In 2005, as a true freshman, Jones was redshirted.{{cite news|url=http://www.suathletics.com/sports/2006/11/11/2006FBgame10notes.aspx|title=Syracuse at South Florida|date=November 11, 2006|work=Suathletics.com|access-date=August 9, 2009}}

In a 34–14 win over Miami (Ohio), Jones sacked their quarterback, Daniel Raudabaugh, for a loss of seven yards.{{cite news|url=http://sports-att.espn.go.com/ncf/playbyplay?gameId=262660183&period=0|title=Miami (OH) 14, Syracuse 34|date=September 23, 2006|work=ESPN.com|access-date=August 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605125639/http://sports-att.espn.go.com/ncf/playbyplay?gameId=262660183&period=0|archive-date=June 5, 2011|url-status=dead}} On November 11, 2006, in a game at Raymond James Stadium home of the South Florida Bulls, Jones recovered the first fumble of his collegiate career. In the same game he recorded a career-high five tackles. After playing in every game, Jones had 15 tackles (including sacks) and one fumble recovery.

Against Illinois, after Jones made a tackle on third down, Post-Standard blogger and local radio host Brent Axe wrote, "Arthur Jones is having the game of his life right now."{{cite news|url=http://www.syracuse.com/axeman/index.ssf/2007/09/blogger_in_the_box_1st_half.html|title=Blogger in the Box|last=Axe|first=Brent|date=September 15, 2007|work=The Post-Standard|access-date=August 9, 2009}} As of October 21, 2007, Jones had five tackles for a loss.{{cite news|url=http://www.suathletics.com/sports/2007/10/21/fbpress102107.aspx|title=Head Coach Greg Robinson Press Conference (October 21, 2007)|date=October 21, 2007|work=Suathletics.com|access-date=August 9, 2009}} As of November 2, Jones had 14.5 tackles after the ball carrier crossed the line of scrimmage.{{cite news|url=http://rutgers.scout.com/a.z?s=183&p=2&c=697439|title=Pitt Looks To Get Back On Winning Track |last=Grdnic|first=Dale|date=November 2, 2007|work=Scout.com|access-date=August 10, 2009}} In the beginning of the second half against South Florida on November 11, Jones injured his ankle on a chop block.{{cite news|url=http://www.suathletics.com/sports/2007/11/18/fb_robinsontranscript_111807.aspx|title=Dantley makes first start; concedes some mental mistakes|last=Gelb|first=Matt|date=November 11, 2007|work=The Daily Orange|access-date=August 10, 2009}} On November 17, Jones was held out of the game against Connecticut and according to coach Greg Robinson the decision came because, "Arthur has been too good of a football player for us to risk putting him out there and really getting him hurt."{{cite news|url=http://www.suathletics.com/sports/2007/11/18/fb_robinsontranscript_111807.aspx|title=Head Coach Greg Robinson Press Conference Transcript (November 18, 2007)|date=November 18, 2007|work=Suathletics.com|access-date=August 10, 2009}} For the season, he played in every game but the Connecticut game and was named Second-team All-Big East. His season high in tackles came against Iowa when he had nine.

On September 10, 2008, against Penn State, Jones had one sack and three tackles for a loss.{{cite news|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/scorecard/cfootballnews.asp?articleID=239762 |title=Penn State and Syracuse renew rivalry |date=September 10, 2008 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=August 10, 2009 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} After one month, Jones had four sacks to be one of the leaders for the Orange.{{cite news|url=http://rutgers.scout.com/a.z?s=183&p=2&c=794989|title=Temple Of Doom |last=Grdnic|first=Dale|date=September 27, 2008|work=Scout.com|access-date=August 10, 2009}} After the 2008 season, Jones was named to the First-team All-Big East Conference and was an All-America candidate.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigeast.org/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=92485&SPID=11215&DB_OEM_ID=19400&ATCLID=3631151 |title=BIG EAST Announces 2008 Postseason Football Honors |work=Bigeast.com |date=December 10, 2008 |access-date=August 9, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090508115858/http://www.bigeast.org/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=92485&SPID=11215&DB_OEM_ID=19400&ATCLID=3631151 |archive-date=May 8, 2009 }} Jones was one of only 10 players on the team to start every game. His season high in tackles came against Rutgers when he had eight. Following Syracuse's upset win over Notre Dame he was named Big East Defensive Player of the Week and was also awarded an ESPN Helmet Sticker for his performance. He ranks sixth on the Orange career record list for tackles for loss.

In 2009, Jones missed three games, playing in nine and made 19 tackles (7 for losses) and 1.5 sacks and recovered 2 fumbles and was named First-team All-Big East for the second consecutive season.

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He was considered as one of the top senior defensive tackles for the 2010 NFL Draft.{{cite news|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81189d20&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true|title=With defensive tackles' value rising, 2010 draft to feature bumper crop|last=Brandt|first=Gill|date=July 30, 2009|work=NFL.com|access-date=August 9, 2009}}

Jones was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round (157th overall) in the 2010 NFL draft.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=February 23, 2019}} He was signed to a three-year deal on June 21, 2010.{{Cite web |url=http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2010/06/ravens_reach_agreement_with_dt_arthur_jones.html |title=Ravens reach agreement with DT Arthur Jones |work=Baltimore Sun |date=June 21, 2010 |access-date=July 16, 2010 |archive-date=September 1, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100901051315/http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2010/06/ravens_reach_agreement_with_dt_arthur_jones.html |url-status=dead }}. During his rookie season in 2010, Jones played 2 games without recording a single stat.

Jones saw an increased role in the 2011 season by playing 14 games with one start, making 20 tackles.

During the 2012 season, Jones had 4.5 sacks in the regular season. The Ravens advanced to Super Bowl XLVII for the second time in franchise history against the San Francisco 49ers. In that game, Jones registered 1 fumble recovery as well as 1 key sack on 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The Ravens ended up winning the game 34–31, earning Jones his first and only Super Bowl Ring.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201302030sfo.htm |title=Super Bowl XLVII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens - February 3rd, 2013 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=November 8, 2017}}

In 2013, Jones played 16 games (started 6) with 4.5 sacks on 27 solo tackles.

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On March 11, 2014, Jones signed a 5-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts, worth more than $30 million.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/arthur-jones-indianapolis-colts-agree-on-five-year-deal-0ap2000000333046|title=Arthur Jones, Indianapolis Colts agree on five-year deal|last=Patra|first=Kevin|work=NFL.com|date=March 11, 2014|access-date=March 11, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24478388/report-former-ravens-dl-arthur-jones-signs-with-colts|title=Report: Former Ravens DL Arthur Jones signs with Colts|last=Wilson|first=Ryan|work=CBSSports.com|date=March 11, 2014|access-date=March 11, 2014}} During his first season with the Colts in 2014, Jones played 9 games (started 3) with 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble on 34 tackles.

On September 5, 2015, Jones was placed on injured reserve for an ankle injury.{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-to-place-art-jones-on-season-ending-ir-0ap3000000522885|title=Colts to place Art Jones on season-ending IR|first=Conor|last=Orr|date=September 5, 2015|access-date=September 5, 2015}}

Jones was suspended the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.{{cite web|title=Arthur Jones apologizes for four-game PED suspension|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/arthur-jones-apologizes-for-four-game-ped-suspension-0ap3000000676291|author=Orr, Conor|website=NFL.com|date=July 26, 2016|access-date=December 19, 2016}} After returning from his suspension, Jones started all eight games he appeared in and tallied 30 tackles before being placed on injured reserve on December 19, 2016, with a groin injury.{{cite web|title=Arthur Jones Goes On Injured Reserve|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Arthur-Jones-Goes-On-Injured-Reserve/6728e275-e449-4673-916c-149a3cbe7fcf|author=Bowen, Kevin|website=Colts.com|date=December 19, 2016|access-date=December 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327120920/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Arthur-Jones-Goes-On-Injured-Reserve/6728e275-e449-4673-916c-149a3cbe7fcf|archive-date=March 27, 2017|url-status=dead}}

On March 24, 2017, Jones was released by the Colts.{{cite web|url=http://blogs.colts.com/2017/03/24/indianapolis-colts-release-dt-arthur-jones/|title=Indianapolis Colts Release DT Arthur Jones|website=Blogs.Colts.com|date=March 24, 2017|access-date=March 24, 2017|archive-date=March 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325000357/http://blogs.colts.com/2017/03/24/indianapolis-colts-release-dt-arthur-jones/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last1=Patra|first1=Kevin|title=Colts release defensive tackle Arthur Jones|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000795040/article/colts-release-defensive-tackle-arthur-jones|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325140738/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000795040/article/colts-release-defensive-tackle-arthur-jones|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 25, 2017|publisher=NFL|access-date=March 24, 2017}}

On November 1, 2017, Jones signed with the Washington Redskins.{{cite web|title=Redskins Sign Defensive Lineman Arthur Jones|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Defensive-Lineman-Arthur-Jones/ac8cff51-aa4c-4e04-ad67-3755def002a5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110154542/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Defensive-Lineman-Arthur-Jones/ac8cff51-aa4c-4e04-ad67-3755def002a5|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 10, 2017|author=Czarda, Stephen|website=Redskins.com|date=November 1, 2017}} He was placed on injured reserve on November 11, 2017, with a dislocated shoulder.{{cite web|title=Redskins Promote Brandon Banks And Maurice Harris To Active Roster|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-promote-brandon-banks-and-maurice-harris-to-active-roster-19746211|author=Czarda, Stephen|website=Redskins.com|date=November 11, 2017}}

After the 2017 season ended, Jones announced his retirement via Instagram.{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BddIPdPgY5C/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BddIPdPgY5C |archive-date=December 24, 2021 |url-access=limited|title=Instagram post by Arthur Jones • Jan 2, 2018 at 5:16pm UTC|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=January 2, 2018}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|work=Syracuse.com|url=http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/index.ssf/2018/01/former_su_defensive_tackle_arthur_jones_retires_from_nfl.html|title=Former SU defensive tackle Arthur Jones retires from NFL|date=January 2, 2018|first=Ben |last=Burrows}}

Jones earned his degree in communication and rhetorical studies. His brother is mixed martial artist Jon Jones, who is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion,{{cite news|url=http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigeast/0-0-54/Arthur-Jones-a-bright-light-for-Syracuse.html|title=Arthur Jones a bright light for Syracuse|last=Bennett|first=Brian|date=August 20, 2008|work=ESPN.com|access-date=August 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081015070013/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigeast/0-0-54/Arthur-Jones-a-bright-light-for-Syracuse.html|archive-date=October 15, 2008|url-status=dead}} who is considered by many to be one of if not the best mixed martial artists of all time.{{cite news|url=https://www.cleveland.com/sports/2020/07/the-25-greatest-mma-fighters-of-all-time-ranked.html|title=The 25 greatest MMA fighters of all time, ranked|last=Smith|first=Troy L.|date=July 8, 2020}} His youngest brother, Chandler, was an edge rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders who previously played for the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots. Their teams played one another for the first time when the Ravens defeated the Patriots in Week 3 of the 2012 NFL season, and again in the 2012 AFC Championship Game, also won by Arthur and the Ravens.

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