Tag: Ernest Jones

Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (53) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Rams trading LB Ernest Jones to Titans

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The Los Angeles Rams are trading linebacker Ernest Jones to the Tennessee Titans, NFL Network reported Tuesday.

Per multiple reports, the Rams are sending Jones and a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Titans for a 2026 fifth-round pick.

Multiple outlets reported Sunday that the Rams had granted Jones, 24, permission to seek a trade partner. Talks between the sides about a contract extension apparently had stalled.

Jones is entering the final year of his rookie deal. He recorded career highs in tackles (145) and sacks (4.5) in 15 games (all starts) last season.

He has totaled 320 tackles, 5.5 sacks and three interceptions in 47 career games (33 starts) since being selected by the Rams in the third round of the 2021 draft out of South Carolina.

Jones made seven tackles and had one sack in Los Angeles’ 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

–Field Level Media

Jan 17, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) defends against Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden (44) during the second half of an NFC Wild Card playoff football game at SoFi Stadium. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 34-11. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Rams could get back OT Andrew Whitworth, S Taylor Rapp vs. Niners

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Left tackle Andrew Whitworth and safety Taylor Rapp likely will be back in action for the Los Angeles Rams when they host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, coach Sean McVay said Monday.

Whitworth sat out the Rams’ 30-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional-playoff round after sustaining a knee injury in Los Angeles’ wild-card victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

His replacement against the Buccaneers, Joe Noteboom, sustained a pectoral strain on the final drive, leaving his status for this week uncertain, according to McVay.

Rapp didn’t appear in either of the teams’ playoff games because of a concussion.

Linebacker Ernest Jones, who was designated to return from injured reserve last week but wasn’t activated, could play a role this week. Jones missed the final two regular-season games and the first two playoff games with an ankle injury.

“He’s definitely the guy who could potentially factor into the plans this week,” McVay said.

The Rams will be looking to shake off two regular-season losses to the 49ers, 31-10 on Nov. 15 in Santa Clara, Calif., and 27-24 in overtime on Jan. 9 in Inglewood, Calif.

–Field Level Media

Aug 31, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Ernest Jones (53) reacts after a stop in the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina LB Ernest Jones declares for draft

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South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones took to social media Tuesday to announce that he is declaring for the NFL draft.

The Gamecocks’ leading tackler the past two seasons will forego his senior season. His announcement comes two days after South Carolina announced the hiring of Shane Beamer as the team’s head coach.

Jones follows defensive backs Jaycee Horn and Israel Mukuamu, who opted out last month after the Gamecocks fired head coach Will Muschamp.

“To my teammates, thank you! Everyday we came to work, you guys pushed me to be at my best,” Jones wrote in a statement announcing his decision. “You are all truly my brothers, and the relationships I have gained with each of you won’t be forgotten!”

Jones led the Gamecocks with 97 tackles last season and 86 this season. Jones missed the season finale against Kentucky with an ankle injury.

The Gamecocks finished 2-8.

–Field Level Media

Aug 31, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Ernest Jones (53) reacts after a stop against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina LB Jones (ankle) misses second half

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South Carolina leading tackler Ernest Jones sat out the second half of the Gamecocks’ Saturday game against No. 9 Georgia after he sustained an ankle injury in the first half.

The junior middle linebacker was wearing sweatpants as he watched the second half of the Southeastern Conference contest.

Jones had one tackle before exiting to increase his season count to 86. He also led the Gamecocks with 97 tackles in 2019.

–Field Level Media