Ja'Von Rolland-Jones (born November 13, 1994) is an American former professional football linebacker.[1][2] He played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves and was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent after the 2018 NFL draft.

Ja'Von Rolland-Jones
No. 95
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-11-13) November 13, 1994 (age 30)
Mesquite, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Mesquite
College:Arkansas State (2013–2017)
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Cincinnati Bengals

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Rolland-Jones was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018.[3][4] He was waived on August 2, 2018.[5]

Los Angeles Rams

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On October 2, 2018, Rolland-Jones was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[6] He was released on November 6, 2018.[7]

Baltimore Brigade

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On April 22, 2019, Rolland-Jones was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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Rolland-Jones signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on April 30, 2019. He was released on May 18, 2019.[8]

Montreal Alouettes

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Rolland-Jones was signed to the practice roster of the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL on September 10, 2019. He was promoted to the active roster on October 11.[5] He dressed in four games, starting two, for the Alouettes during the 2019 season, recording nine defensive tackles and one sack.[9] Rolland-Jones was placed on injured reserve on November 9, 2019.[5] The 2020 CFL season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Rolland-Jones became a free agent in February 2021.[10]

Ottawa Redblacks

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Rolland-Jones signed with the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks on May 9, 2022. He was placed on the reserve/retired list on May 20, 2022.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Ja'Von Rolland-Jones Bio". Arkansas State Red Wolves. December 15, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  2. ^ "Ja'Von Rolland-Jones Stats, News, Video, Photos, Bio". ESPN. December 15, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  3. ^ "Bengals 2018 undrafted free agent class includes a few impressive signings". CincyJungle.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  4. ^ "Bengals waive undrafted DE Ja'Von Rolland-Jones". CincyJungle.com. August 2, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d "Javon Rolland-Jones". Footballdb.com. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "Rams make practice squad moves, sign two and waive Marcus Martin". The Rams Wire. USA Today. November 7, 2018.
  7. ^ "Los Angeles Rams release OT Rick Leonard, DE Ja'Von Rolland-Jones from practice squad". TurfShowTimes.com. November 6, 2018.
  8. ^ "TRANSACTIONS". bluebombers.com. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  9. ^ "Javon Rolland-Jones". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  10. ^ "OFFICIAL 2021 FREE AGENT TRACKER". cfl.ca. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
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