Jonathan Jones speaks to the media after his signing is announced
Jonathan Jones spent his entire 9-year career with the New England Patriots, and didn’t expect to go to the Washington Commanders that were dealing with the turmoil of Dan Snyder. Those days are over, with Josh Harris buying the team, and the hiring of GM Adam Peters and HC Dan Quinn last year. Jones was impressed with the turnaround and how quickly it happened. He asked friends in the league about Quinn, and got great feedback from former Patriots and Cowboys CB Stephon Gilmore who said signing with the Commanders would be one of the best decisions he could make.
Jones is a smaller DB at 5’9”, but he said he doesn’t see himself as that size and he’s a physical player on the field. He’s also versatile and can be used all over the defense which defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr will love. Jones was excited to meet Whitt Jr, and start learning his defense.
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Dan Quinn:
CB Jonathan Jones said he called some friends who played for Quinn and got nothing but good feedback. Stephon Gilmore was among those who gave Quinn a glowing recommendation to Jones.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 14, 2025
Jonathan Jones said he talked to Stephon Gilmore about playing for Dan Quinn. Said Gilmore told him he was a “phenomenal coach” and that it would be “one of the best decisions you can make.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 14, 2025
Turmoil in Washington and the team’s turnaround:
CB Jonathan Jones, when asked by @BenStandig if he ever imagined wanting to come to Washington, given the turmoil at the franchise under previous ownership: pic.twitter.com/kUCEy6TGih
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 14, 2025
CB Jonathan Jones was asked if he ever imagined wanting to come to Washington given their recent history: “To be honest with you, I didn’t. I didn’t tink that would be part of the plan. Just seeing the turmoil here … Just seeing how quickly it turned around is what stood out to…
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 14, 2025
Size and physicality:
Jones is considered a smaller corner but strong tackler: “i may be delusional but I never see myself at that size” says he is “physical.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 14, 2025
Versatility:
Jones can play inside or outside but that “wherever they need me I’ll be willing to play.” Also said he felt like a rookie again and is “loving it.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 14, 2025