The Titans are already shaking up their 53-man roster, bringing in free agent cornerback Jaylon Jones right before Sunday’s opener against the Jets. Talk about a last-minute addition to the defense before they kick off the season.
Who Is Jaylon Jones, Anyway?
This isn’t some rookie; Jones has some real NFL reps under his belt. He was waived by the Colts earlier this week, but he’s not new to the AFC South. Indy drafted him in the seventh round back in 2023, and he’s been a busy guy since then. Over the last three seasons, Jones suited up for 44 games with the Colts, even starting in 29 of those. The dude piled up 162 tackles, logged five tackles for loss, snagged two interceptions, and broke up 21 passes. That’s a solid stat sheet for a former seventh-rounder, and the Titans are clearly hoping he can bring that kind of production to their defensive backfield.
A Shuffled Deck in Nashville
So, how did Jones get a spot? Well, in a corresponding move, the Titans waived cornerback Melvin Smith. Smith was a recent pickup himself, claimed off waivers from the Chiefs at the end of August after spending most of last season on Kansas City’s practice squad. It looks like the Titans are trying to find the right combination in their secondary, and for now, Jones gets the nod over Smith.
It’s clear the Titans are not messing around, making moves right up to the wire. They’re heading into Sunday’s opener against the Jets with a fresh face in the defensive backfield. All eyes will be on how Jones fits in right away, especially with a season kick-off game looming.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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