Jonathan Jones

Jonathan Carlos Jones (born November 18, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker. He most recently played for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion after winning with the Toronto Argonauts in 2022 and 2024.

College career After using a redshirt season in 2016, Jones played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 2017 to 2019 where he played in 28 games and recorded 16 total tackles. He then transferred to the University of Toledo as a graduate transfer to play for the Rockets in 2020 and 2021. In two years, he played in 19 games where he had 116 total tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.

Professional career Toronto Argonauts On May 23, 2022, Jones signed with the Toronto Argonauts. Following 2022 training camp, he was placed on the team's practice roster, but made his professional debut on June 25, 2022, against the BC Lions, where he recorded one special teams tackle. He returned to the active roster in week 8, but dislocated his shoulder and was placed on the team's injured list. Once healthy, he returned to the practice roster for two weeks.

Following an injury to the team's incumbent starting weak-side linebacker, Wynton McManis, Jones made his first career start on October 8, 2022, against the Lions, where he had one defensive tackle.

In 2023, Jones played in all 18 regular season games, starting in eight, where he had 49 defensive tackles, 13 special teams tackles, seven sacks, and one interception.

On January 16, 2025, Jones was released by the Argonauts.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers On January 30, 2025, it was announced that Jones had signed a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played in three regular season games where he recorded two special teams tackles.

Ottawa Redblacks On October 9, 2025, Jones signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. He played in three games where he had six defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, and one sack.

Personal life Jones was born to parents Charles and Sharma Jones.