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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones (12) during organized team activities in Tempe on May 20, 2024.

Cardinals WR Zay Jones suspended 5 games for conduct

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The NFL suspended Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones for five games on Friday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

Jones, 29, will have to sit out the season’s first five games without pay and will be eligible to return for a Week 6 game at Green Bay on Oct. 13.

Jones was arrested last November and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm following an alleged altercation with the mother of his child. Florida prosecutors dropped the case in March.

He caught 34 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns in nine games (seven starts) with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.

After being released by the Jaguars in April, Jones signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals worth up to $2.25 million.

Jones has 287 catches for 3,028 yards and 18 touchdowns in 104 games (67 starts) with the Buffalo Bills (2017-19), Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2019-21) and Jaguars. Buffalo drafted him in the second round in 2017.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (7) hauls in a reception for a touchdown score during the third quarter of an NFL first round playoff football matchup Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Los Angeles Chargers on a field goal 31-30.

Reports: Cardinals, WR Zay Jones agree on one-year deal

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The Arizona Cardinals brought more help for quarterback Kyler Murray, agreeing to terms Friday with free agent receiver Zay Jones, according to multiple reports.

Arizona selected top wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. fourth overall at the NFL draft last month.

Multiple reports peg the one-year deal with Jones to be worth $4.25 million.

After three seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jones was released April 30 following the draft, in which the Jaguars selected LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. 23rd overall.

Jones, 29, reportedly also drew interest from the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys.

Selected by the Buffalo Bills 37th overall pick in 2017, Jones also played for the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders before spending the past two seasons in Jacksonville.

Jones caught 47 passes for the Raiders in 2021 and 82 for 823 yards in 2022 with the AFC South champion Jaguars.

He started 15 of the 16 games he played in 2022.

Injuries and misdemeanor domestic battery charges were among Jones’ troubles last season, though the court case was subsequently dropped.

Jones played in only nine games in 2023, catching 34 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns.

Over his eight NFL seasons (104 games, 67 starts), Jones has 287 receptions, 3.028 yards and 18 touchdowns..

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (7) takes to the field before of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Dallas Cowboys 40-34 in overtime. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Jki 121822 Cowboys Jags Cp 113

Reports: Ex-Jags WR Zay Jones visits Cardinals

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Former Jacksonville wide receiver Zay Jones visited with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, per multiple reports.

The Jaguars released Jones last week after picking LSU wideout Brian Thomas Jr. in the first round of the draft.

Jones, 29, caught 116 passes for 1,144 yards and seven touchdowns in 25 games (22 starts) during his two seasons in Jacksonville.

He has 287 catches for 3,028 yards and 18 scores in 104 games (67 starts) with the Jaguars, Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2019-21) and Buffalo Bills (2017-19), who selected him in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

The Cardinals recently drafted Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick. Receivers on the roster include Greg Dortch, Michael Wilson, Zach Pascal and Chris Moore.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (7) is met by Tennessee Titans cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (0) for a stop at the 1-yard line late in the fourth quarter during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Jaguars release WR Zay Jones, K Joey Slye

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The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran wide receiver Zay Jones and kicker Joey Slye on Tuesday.

Per Spotrac, the moves freed up $5.22 million of cap space for the Jaguars in 2024.

Jones’ job with Jacksonville appeared to be in jeopardy after the team signed Gabe Davis in free agency and selected fellow wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jones, 29, had 34 catches for 321 yards and two touchdowns in nine games (seven starts) last season.

He totaled 287 receptions for 3,028 yards and 18 touchdowns in 104 career games (67 starts) with the Buffalo Bills, Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and Jaguars.

Slye’s time in Jacksonville lasted all of approximately six weeks. The then-free agent signed a one-year contract with the Jaguars on March 18.

Jacksonville has Riley Patterson on the roster. The team also selected fellow kicker Cam Little in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Slye, 28, converted 19 of 24 field goals and 32 of 35 extra points in 17 games for the Washington Commanders last season.

He has made 82.3 percent of his field goals and just 88.5 percent of his PATs across five seasons with four teams.

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Tennessee Titans cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (0) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Battery charges dropped against Jags WR Zay Jones

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Domestic battery charges against Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones were dropped by the state of Florida on Tuesday, one day ahead of his scheduled arraignment.

“After reviewing the evidence in the above-styled case, the undersigned Assistant State Attorney declines to prosecute this defendant for these charges,” Florida Assistant State Attorney Marie Theresa Ryan wrote in a disposition notice filed Tuesday.

Jones was arrested Nov. 13 by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. He was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor of domestic battery causing bodily harm.

Jones, 28, caught 34 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns in nine games (seven starts) last season. He missed eight games with a knee injury.

A second-round pick by Buffalo in 2017, Jones has 287 catches for 3,028 yards and 18 TDs in 104 games (67 starts) for the Bills (2017-19), Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2019-21) and Jaguars.

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Sep 24, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) after the game at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports

Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd (thumb) to miss London games

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Jacksonville Jaguars starting linebacker Devin Lloyd underwent thumb surgery Wednesday and will miss the team’s two-game set in London, beginning Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

Lloyd was injured in last Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans, Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said.

Pederson added that wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) is not likely to play in Sunday’s game but will make the trip; he could return for Jacksonville’s second game in London on Oct. 8 against the Buffalo Bills.

Lloyd, 24, has 19 tackles and a fumble recovery in three games (all starts) this season. He had 115 tackles and three interceptions in 17 games (15 starts) as a rookie last season. The Jaguars selected him No. 27 overall in the 2022 draft.

Jones, 28, sat out against the Texans after sustaining a knee injury in the Jags’ Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He has five catches for 55 yards and a touchdown in two starts this season, his second in Jacksonville.

The Jaguars play the Falcons at Wembley Stadium on Sunday and the Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 8.

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Sep 10, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (7) dives for a touchdown catch while Indianapolis Colts cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. (39) defends in the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jaguars WR Zay Jones (knee) misses practice

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones missed Wednesday’s practice with a knee injury.

Coach Doug Pederson said he would be replaced by Tim Jones if he can’t play Sunday when Jacksonville (1-1) hosts the Houston Texans (0-2).

Zay Jones has five receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown in 2023. He’s third in the NFL with four targets in the red zone behind Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett and Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins.

Zay Jones left last Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs attempting to make a grab in the back of the end zone.

Second-year receiver Tim Jones has played in 19 career games, primarily on special teams. He has three career receptions and three career tackles.

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