Detroit Lions
Jason Jones - #91 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 276 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/23/1986 |
| Birthplace | Southfield, MI |
| College | Eastern Michigan |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 23rd pick by Titans |
Lions' problems can be traced to their leader
Hub Arkush says it's becoming clear that Ndamukong Suh is nowhere near all that's wrong with the Lions and that head coach Jim Schwartz deserves a fair share of the blame.
Shorts and Shells: Week 12
The Texans have a new man in the spotlight; Ndamukong Suh let his teammates down; the real reasons the Broncos are winning; and much more from Week 12.
Report: Minimum two-game suspension expected for Suh
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh can expect a suspension of at least two games for his actions on Thanksgiving, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Injuries, discipline for Suh potential problems for Lions
The fallout from the Lions' loss to the Packers could extend beyond the holiday.
Lions set to put RB Best on I.R.
After missing the past five games due to concussion-related issues, Lions RB Jahvid Best will be placed on injured reserve, the team's website reported Friday.
Lions RB Smith, FS Delmas hurt in game
Detroit RB Kevin Smith left Thursday's game and didn't return. The Lions' secondary also was hit by injuries, and the Packers lost a pair of linebackers.
Live Thanksgiving Day fantasy notes
Fantasy notes for the three Thanksgiving Day games, updated live throughout the day.
Packers overcome slow start, top Lions
Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and the Packers built a big lead in the third quarter, beating the Lions 27-15 Thursday.
Two players ejected in Packers-Lions game
Two players — Lions DT Ndamukong Suh and Packers CB Pat Lee — were ejected from the Thanksgiving Day matchup between the teams in separate incidents.
Packers-Lions matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the third of three key matchups in the Packers' Week 12 game against the Lions in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day.
Packers-Lions matchup of the day: Wednesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the second of three key matchups in the Packers' Week 12 game against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
Tuesday practice report for Thanksgiving Day games
Here is the Tuesday practice report for the three Thanksgiving Day games. showing to what degree injured players participated in their teams' practices.
They Said It: Week of Nov. 20
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh on how his team stacks up against Thursday's opponent, the undefeated Packers, quoted on packers.com: "By all means, do I think our team is at their level, to be able to play against them ...
Packers-Lions matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups in the Packers' Week 12 game against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
The First Fifteen: Week 12
Previewing the three terrific Turkey Day games; the crucial Giants-Saints Monday-nighter; Matt Leinart's first start for the Texans; and much more.
PLAYER NEWS
The agent for Jones says the 26-year-old defensive end has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions.|||||||
Agent Mike McCartney says Wednesday on Twitter that he's "excited for Jason Jones to be in Honolulu Blue" after agreeing to a deal with the Lions. Terms are not immediately available. Jones, who is from the Detroit area, played 12 games with the Seattle Seahawks last season.
Jones is inactive against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday with an ankle injury.|||||||
Jones has been unable to practice all week after suffering the injury against the San Francisco 49ers last Thursday night. Jones has 2 1/2 sacks on the season primarily as a situational pass rusher. Rookie Greg Scruggs will pick up the additional workload for Seattle. Scruggs earned his first career sack last week against the 49ers.
Jones has hurt his right knee on the Redskins' opening series of the game, and his return is questionable.|||||||
Jones was chasing Donovan McNabb near the goal line on Washington's second play when he came up limping. Jones made it to the sideline where he was tended to by trainers for several minutes. He then walked to the locker room before returning to the sideline where he was staying loose on a stationary bicycle.
Jones was placed on injured reserve Dec. 11 with a shoulder injury.|||||||
The NFL has fined Tennessee defensive tackle Jason Jones $5,000 for unnecessarily going into a scrum during last weekend's 34-31 loss to the Houston Texans.|||||||
He was ejected from the game after an official said he threw a punch on the Texans' sideline during the fourth quarter. Jones denied throwing a punch, and coach Jeff Fisher said a day later he could not see a punch thrown from the coach's film. Jones said he didn't know what to expect because he had not been fined before. He had not decided yet if he will appeal.
