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Broncos roster: DL D.J. Jones (No. 93) anchors defensive line
Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at ninth-year defensive lineman D.J. Jones, No. 92.
Before the : Jones (6-0, 305 pounds) was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round (198th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft. In five years with the Niners, Jones helped dominate opponents, playing in 61 games, starting 46 of them. Jones was dominant along the defensive line, recording 126 total tackles (92 solo, 34 assisted, 23 tackles for loss), 7.0 sacks, three pass deflections and three forced fumbles.
In 2021, Jones helped the 49ers reach the Super Bowl, recording eight total tackles (four solo, four assisted, one tackle for loss) and 1.0 sacks in the playoff run.
tenure: After playing five dominant years with the 49ers, Jones was signed by the Denver Broncos prior to the 2022 season on a three-year, $30 million contract. Jones' first year in Denver was a solid one, starting and playing in 15 games with 34 total tackles (22 solo, 12 assisted and three tackles for loss), 2.0 sacks and setting a career-high in pass deflections (6).
In 2023, Jones followed it up with 16 games started and played in, racking up 46 total tackles (30 solo, 16 assisted, five tackles for loss), 2.0 sacks, forcing a career-high three forced fumbles and recovering a career-high two fumbles.
In 2024, a contract year, Jones started and played in all 17 regular season games, making 42 total tackles (21 solo, 21 assisted, one tackle for loss), 1.0 sacks, three pass deflections and one fumble recovery. The Broncos rewarded Jones with a three-year contract that will keep in orange until 2028.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Lock. Jones will be a constant on the defensive line. as he tries to live up to the faith the Denver front office has put in him. Jones will also likely serve as a mentor to Broncos third round draft pick Sai'vion Jones as he begins his NFL journey. D.J. Jones is here to stay for the foreseeable future.
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