Another Washington Commander free agent has left. And this time, he won’t go too far. Veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday.
Jones, who turns 33 in September, spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the New England Patriots before signing with the Commanders last March. He played in 12 games for Washington, including 7 starts, and made 41 tackles, including 1 interception, and 5 passes defended. Jones injured his hamstring in the Week 2 loss to Green Bay and spent time on injured reserve.
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Jones joins division rival Washington, which also signed Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tarik Woolen to a one-year contract. The Eagles already have one of the most impressive young cornerback duos in the NFL in Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, but they have struggled to find a consistent third cornerback. Woolen has a huge advantage due to his size and speed, but the Seahawks are eager to give him up.
Jones, meanwhile, has been consistent and reliable. Despite his age and undersize (5-foot-9, 185 pounds), Jones excelled for the Commanders last season and is a candidate to return. However, in an effort to get general manager Adam Peters younger and faster, Washington signed former Lions cornerback Amik Robertson to a two-year contract, effectively replacing Jones.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: CB Jonathan Jones signs with Eagles
