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 |
Report: Ravens WR Stallworth could return this week
Ravens WR Donte' Stallworth could see the field in Week Nine for the first time since Dec. of 2008.
Ravens' pass defense falters after strong start
A Ravens pass defense that allowed only 119.0 net passing yards per contest in its first four games, allowed an average of 316.0 net passing yards in the team's final three games before the bye.
Mason has surgery on pinkie, will be ready for next game
Ravens WR Derrick Mason had surgery on his broken right pinkie on Monday. He said on Fox 1370 Sports Radio in Baltimore that he will be ready for the Ravens' next game against the Dolphins in Week Nine.
Cundiff hits game-winner in OT as Ravens fend off Bills
Billy Cundiff kicked a 38-yard field goal with 10:57 left in overtime after Ray Lewis stripped the ball from tight end Shawn Nelson, and the Baltimore Ravens squeezed past the winless Buffalo Bills 37-34 Sunday.
Reed, Ayanbadejo activated from Ravens' PUP list
The Ravens have activated FS Ed Reed and LB Brendon Ayanbadejo from the PUP list, making them eligible to play in Week Seven vs. the Bills.
Reports: Ravens will place OT Gaither on I.R.
The Ravens will reportedly place OT Jared Gaither (back) on season-ending injured reserve. He has missed all of the preseason and regular season.
Will NFL's hitting video scare players straight?
In the NFL's new getting-tough-on-headhunters video campaign, league football operations head Ray Anderson dictates the difference between clean and dirty. Warning: The distinction is slight.
McGahee looks to still have role with Ravens
Ravens RB Willis McGahee didn't play a single offensive snap in Week Six, but it appears his total lack of work vs. the Patriots is not a sign of things to come.
Scout's Notebook: Ravens OLG Ben Grubbs
Nolan Nawrocki analyzes Ravens OLG Ben Grubbs from a scout's perspective, detailing his positives and negatives.
Ravens, Brady trade trash talk following game
Following the Patriots' 23-20 OT win over the Ravens, a pair of Baltimore defenders said they wanted to face New England again. Tom Brady responded with some jabs of his own on Monday.
Patriots rally to beat Ravens in overtime
Stephen Gostkowski's 35-yard field goal with 1:56 left in overtime gave the Patriots their eighth straight win after a bye week, with a 23-20 victory over the Ravens.
Patriots-Ravens prediction
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain expects a close game in Foxborough but believes the Ravens have too many weapons on both sides of the ball and will come out with the victory.
Gaither's window to play in 2010 may be closing
Ravens ORT Jared Gaither hasn't played all season because of a back injury, and the clock is ticking on whether he'll suit up for Baltimore this year.
Patriots-Ravens matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a key matchup to watch in the Week Six game between the Patriots and Ravens.
Patriots-Ravens matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to keep an eye on in the Week Six game between the Patriots and Ravens:
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.
