Baltimore Ravens
Jacoby Jones - #12 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/11/1984 |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, LA |
| College | Lane |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 3rd round, 9th pick by Texans |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 406 | 1 |
Six starters from 2010 wiped from Ravens roster
The Ravens' roster is undergoing a bit of a makeover, with six starters and two notable backups absent from the 2011 roster.
Ravens sign Pro Bowl FB Leach
The top fullback on the free-agency market has a new home. Former Texans FB Vonta Leach signed a three-year, $11 million deal with the Ravens.
Saints sign CB Washington
The Saints added former Ravens CB Fabian Washington on Sunday, as the two sides agreed to a one-year deal.
Broncos reach agreement with RB McGahee
The Broncos have reached an agreement with former Ravens RB Willis McGahee.
Ravens re-sign CB Carr to four-year deal
One of the top cornerbacks still on the market is staying put. Chris Carr agreed to re-sign with the Ravens on Saturday.
Chiefs sign DT Gregg
The Chiefs got their defensive tackle, signing former Ravens NT Kelly Gregg to a one-year deal according to multiple reports.
Ravens sign draft picks
The Ravens have agreed to terms with all their draft picks but one, and it started with second-round WR Torrey Smith.
Report: Redskins to sign OG-C Chester
The Redskins agreed to add another free agent, coming to terms on a five-year deal with OG-C Chris Chester, NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported.
Report: CB Wilson agrees to deal with Redskins
The Redskins have agreed to a deal with former Ravens CB Josh Wilson, according to PFW correspondent and Baltimore Sun writer Jamison Hensley.
Ravens agree to deal with OL Yanda
The Ravens announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms on a multi-year deal with OG-OT Marshal Yanda.
Report: Ravens to release four key vets
The Ravens wasted no time informing some high-priced veterans that they will be released.
League reacts to lockout's end
Owners, coaches and executives from around the league reacted Monday to the news that the lockout was over and that the 2011 season is about to begin.
Ravens will have plenty of options if free agents depart
The Ravens could have a productive start to the new league year by simply re-signing some of their own players. However, if that fails, the Ravens will have some options.
Free agency could be an especially busy time for Ravens
No AFC North team might be more affected than the Ravens if the NFL reverts back to its pre-2010 free-agent rules.
Ravens move training camp site
The Ravens will hold training camp at their home facility in Owings Mills, Md., instead of training at McDaniel College because of uncertainty surrounding the lockout.
PLAYER NEWS
Jones is the newest contestant to join TV's "Dancing With the Stars."|||||||
Jones was the first contestant announced Sunday night for the show's new season. The announcement came during a commercial that aired during ABC's telecast of the Academy Awards. The other new contestants will be announced Tuesday on "Good Morning America." The show premieres March 18. Jones is known for his dance moves in the end zone after a touchdown. Three other NFL players have won the competition: Emmitt Smith, Hines Ward and Donald Driver.
Jones was named AFC special teams player of the week after tying an NFL record with a 108-yard kickoff return in Baltimore's 31-29 win over the Dallas Cowboys.|||||||
Houston released Jones in May. He played five years with the Texans, but fell out of favor after fumbling twice in a Texans' 20-13 playoff loss to Baltimore. Jones promptly signed with the Ravens. He's returned three kickoffs for 159 yards, has 72 yards on eight punt returns and has 11 receptions for 185 yards and a touchdown.
Jones of the Baltimore Ravens has tied an NFL record with a 108-yard kickoff return. Jones' return came in the third quarter of Baltimore's game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.|||||||
The return tied the mark set by Ellis Hobbs of New England against the New York Jets in 2007 and matched in 2011 by Randall Cobb of Green Bay against New Orleans. The Ravens' record for a kickoff return was 103 yards by David Reed against Houston in 2010.
Former Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones has agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens on a two-year contract. Jones was cut by the Texans last week. He caught 31 passes for 512 yards and two touchdowns last season, but also fumbled twice in Houston's playoff loss to the Ravens.|||||||
The 27-year-old Jones gives depth to Baltimore's group of receivers. The Ravens have two established starters in Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith, but have no proven option at the third receiver spot. Jones has 127 catches for 1,741 yards and 11 touchdowns over five NFL seasons, all of them with the Texans. Jones also provides an option to cornerback Lardarius Webb as a punt returner. Jones has three career punt returns for touchdowns and averages 23.3 yards on kickoffs
The Texans have waived Jones after five seasons.|||||||
The 6-foot-2, 212-pound Jones caught only 31 passes for 512 yards last season, while star receiver Andre Johnson spent much of the year recovering from injuries. The Texans drafted Ohio State receiver DeVier Posey in the third round and Michigan State's Keshawn Martin in the fourth, making Jones expendable.
