Gerald "Andre" Jones Jr. (born October 25, 1998) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and was selected by the Washington Commanders in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Early life and college Jones Jr. was born on October 25, 1998, in Varnado, a village in Washington Parish, Louisiana. He attended Varnado High School, where he played football and basketball. As a senior, he recorded 78 tackles, 6 sacks, a forced fumble, and blocked punt in football, earning him All-State and All-District honors. Jones also caught 12 catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns as a tight end. He played college football as an outside linebacker for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2017 to 2022.
Statistics + SeasonGamesTacklesFumbles Total Solo Sacks 201759540.500020183431100020191342231972102020114322213.52002021146035259.54222022125124278.57.510Career58209110993015.542
Professional career
Washington Commanders Jones was selected by the Washington Commanders in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2023 NFL draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 12, 2023. Jones was waived by the team on August 27, 2024, and joined their practice squad the following day. On January 28, 2025, Jones signed a reserve/future contract with the Commanders. On August 27, 2025, he was released as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2025 season.
Buffalo Bills On August 28, 2025, Jones signed with the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills. On January 19, 2026, he signed a reserve/futures contract with Buffalo.
On August 30, 2026, Jones was waived by the Bills as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
Miami Dolphins On September 22, 2026, Jones was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Bills practice squad.
References
External links
Miami Dolphins bio Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns bio