Donald Jones (American football)

Donald Jones

Jones in the 2011 preseason.

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Personal information

Date of birth:

December 17, 1987 (age 29)

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Height:

6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Weight:

214 lb (97 kg)

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Career history

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

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Donald Jones (born December 17, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Youngstown State. He has also played for the New England Patriots.

Jones attended Plainfield High School, where he was teammates with Eugene Monroe. He attended Lackawanna College prior to transferring to Youngstown State University, where he majored in broadcasting.

Jones was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL Draft. He scored his first career touchdown in week 10 of the 2010 season against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jones' time with the Bills came to an end as new coach Doug Marrone and GM Buddy Nix did not tender him a contract for the 2013-2014 season.

Jones signed a three-year deal with the New England Patriots on March 15, 2013.

Jones was released by the team on July 19, 2013.

On August 7, 2013, Jones announced on his Twitter page that due to advancements in his kidney disease he would retire from the NFL.