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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones to a 1-year contract.
For the second time during the first week of NFL free agency, the Philadelphia Eagles have added a veteran cornerback — Jonathan Jones.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday night the Eagles signed Jones to a 1-year contract.
CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones also reported the deal and made a joke about having the same name as the cornerback.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are signing 2-time Super Bowl champion CB Jonathan Jones, sources tell @NFLonCBS. The Eagles add the cornerback with the best name in all of sports.
Jones will be entering his 11th NFL season during 2026. He spent the first nine of those campaigns with the New England Patriots, where he won two Super Bowls early in his career.
Last season, Jones played for the Washington Commanders. He started seven of 12 contests, posting 41 combined tackles, including one for loss. Jones also had one quarterback hit and five pass defenses.
NJ.com’s Cayden Steele described the signing as filling an “underrated need.”
“Philadelphia’s cornerback depth this past season was weak. Kelee Ringo became a liability, Mac McWilliams never developed into a contributor and Jakorian Bennett made no impact,” Steele wrote. “The Eagles liked Michael Carter II enough to bring him back on a revised deal, but he proved nothing last year after getting acquired at the trade deadline.”
The Eagles signed Jones two days after inking Riq Woolen to a 1-year deal. Woolen has also won a Super Bowl — this past season with the Seattle Seahawks.
“The Eagles added former Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen to start opposite Quinyon Mitchell, but Jones could play some snaps on the outside in case that move doesn’t pan out.”