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- What does Jones do for a living?
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- Does Jones have any children?
- Where is Jones now?
- How tall is Jones?
- How much money does Jones earn?
- What is Jones’s net worth?
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Who is Chandler Jones?
Chandler James Jones is a well-known American football outside linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL (National Football League). Jones played college football at Syracuse and was selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals.
He is the younger brother of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and of former NFL player Arthur Jones.
From 2008 to 2011, he attended and played college football at Syracuse. In 2008, after not playing as a freshman, he appeared in 12 games as a sophomore. He totaled 52 combined tackles and 1.5 sacks. In 2010, as a junior, he recorded 57 total tackles, four sacks, four passes defensed, and three forced fumbles. And in 2011, as a senior, he played in only 7 games due to injury, but he still was an All-Big East selection after recording 39 tackles and 4.5 sacks. Jones announced on December 30, 2011, that he would enter the 2012 NFL Draft.
How Old is Chandler Jones?
He is 32 years old as of March 2022, having been born on February 27, 1990, in Rochester, New York, U.S. Jones shares his birthdate with celebrities such as; Bryton Myler, Garrett Overboe, Elizabeth Taylor, JWoww, Steven Fernandez, and many more.
Chandler Jones Family
Who are Chandler Jones’ Parents?
He was born to Arthur Jones (Father), and Camille Jones (Mother).
Does Chandler Jones have Siblings?
He has two elder brothers by the names of Arthur Willis Jones III (born on June 3, 1986), is a former American football defensive end who played for 8 seasons in the NFL. And Jon Jones (born on July 19, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Chandler Jones Education
He received his high school education at Union-Endicott High School. After high school, he enrolled at Syracuse University where he graduated in 2012.
Chandler Jones Marital Status
He is possibly single. In case of new news regarding this matter, we will update it here as soon as possible.
Chandler Jones Kids
He does not have any kids currently. In case of new news regarding this matter, we will update it here as soon as possible.
Chandler Jones Professional Career
A Career with the New England Patriots
Chandler was considered one of the best defensive end prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft. In the first round with the 21st overall selection, he was drafted by the New England Patriots. He was the highest selected player from Syracuse since defensive end Dwight Freeney in 2002. Jones on May 23, 2012, signed a four-year contract with the Patriots.
He was immediately thrust as a rookie into the starting right defensive end slot for the Patriots in 2012. Jones strip-sacked quarterback Jake Locker, with fellow rookie teammate Donta Hightower in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, recovering the ball and returning it for a touchdown. In a game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6, he recorded two sacks on quarterback Russell Wilson and managed to provide some good pressure on the Seahawks offensive line, forcing one fumble in that game. Chandler produced 45 tackles, 6 sacks, 5 passes defended, and 3 forced fumbles, in 14 games of his rookie season 2012.
A Career in 2013
For the first touchdown of his career, in a game against the Baltimore Ravens, quarterback Tyrod Taylor fumbled the snap and Jones recovered it in the end zone. In 2013, he started all 16 games recording 42 tackles with 11.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown.
A Career in 2014
In the 2014 season in 10 games, Jones recorded 43 tackles and 6 sacks. He also recorded 2 sacks in Week 2, and also blocked a field goal, and returned it for a touchdown. When the Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 28-24 in Super Bowl XLIX, Jones won his first Super Bowl ring on February 1, 2015.
A Career in 2015
The Patriots on April 30, 2015, picked up the option on Jones’ contract. He racked up 9.5 sacks through the first eight games, including two in an October 29 win over the Miami Dolphins, on Thursday Night Football to help the Patriots move to 7-0. As well, he finished the regular season with a team-leading 12.5 sacks, a new career-high as well as his first career interception. By his fellow players, he was ranked 48th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016. Jones was hospitalized six days before the Patriots took on the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Playoffs. This was after he showed up at the Foxborough Public Safety Building in a disoriented but cooperative state. Reports indicated later that he had experienced a bad reaction to synthetic marijuana, a legal drug under Massachusetts law.
A Career with the Arizona Cardinals
A 2016 Career
Jones was traded to the Arizona Cardinals on March 15, 2016, in exchange for Jonathan Cooper and a second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He also started all 16 games for the Cardinals in 2016, recording 49 tackles, 11 sacks, 3 passes defensed, and 4 forced fumbles. On the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017, he was ranked 85th.
A Career in 2017
The Cardinals on February 27, 2017, placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jones. He then signed a five-year $82.5 million contract extension with the Cardinals on March 10, 2017. He was named to his second Pro Bowl on December 19, 2017. Chandler finished the season leading the league with 17.0 sacks, which set a new Cardinals’ franchise record. By his fellow players, he was ranked 28th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.
A Career in 2018
Jones was moved to the defensive end in 2018, as new Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks implemented a 4-3 defense. He earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week, after recording a sack, pass breakup three tackles for loss, a forced fumble, and recovery in a 28-19 win over the San Francisco 94ers in Week 5. Jones finished the season with 49 tackles, 13 sacks, 4 passes defensed, and 3 forced fumbles.
A Career in 2019
In a game against the Carolina Panthers during Week 3, Jones sacked Kyle Allen twice in the 38-20 loss. During Week 7, he sacked rookie Daniel Jones four times, one of which resulted in a forced fumble which he recovered in a 27-21 victory over the New York Giants. This resulted in him being named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. He finished the season with 53 tackles and set a career-high in sacks with 19 forced fumbles with 8 fumble recoveries with 3 pass deflections with 5. He was also the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year.
A Career in 2020
In a game against the San Francisco 49ers, in Week 1, Jones recorded his first and only sack of the season on Jimmy Garoppolo during the 24-20 win.
A Career in 2021
Jones in Week 1, against the Tennessee Titans, finished with 5 sacks as the Cardinals won 38-13. He was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week, as his performance tied the franchise single-game sack record. Jones also earned a second NFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 11, where he had 4 tackles, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble in a 23-13 win over the Seahawks. He finished the season second on the team with 10.5 sacks, 41 tackles, 4 passes defended, and a team-leading six forced fumbles.
A Career with Las Vegas Raiders
Jones signed a 3-year $51 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 16, 2022.
Chandler Jones Height and Measurements
Adding up to his well-built body is a height of 6ft 5inches (1.96m), and a weight of 118kg (260lbs)
Chandler Jones Salary and Net Worth
He has an annual salary of $17 million and a net worth of $7 million.
