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Cam Jones

Linebacker · Indiana

A three-time captain at Indiana joining program legends Antwaan Randle El and Emmett King, Cam Jones has built a journeyman NFL linebacker career.

Cam Jones is a linebacker who has bounced through multiple NFL rosters since going undrafted in 2023, most recently reuniting with former Indiana teammate Micah McFadden on the Giants. Known for his leadership and tackling production in college, he has settled into a role as a depth linebacker and special teams contributor.

★ Third three-time captain in Indiana football history

★ 208 career tackles at Indiana

★ 44 career NFL regular-season games played

Path to the league

Jones played at Indiana from 2018 to 2022 and became just the third three-time captain in program history, joining Antwaan Randle El (1999-2001) and Emmett King (1895-97). He finished his college career with 208 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, two interceptions and a touchdown before signing with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Career highlights

Jones has appeared in 44 regular-season games with two starts across stints with the Chiefs (2023-24) and New York Jets (2025), carving out a role primarily on special teams and as depth at linebacker.

2025 season recap

Jones spent the 2025 season with the New York Jets before signing a one-year contract with the Giants on March 25, 2026, reuniting him with former Indiana linebacker Micah McFadden, whom the Giants drafted in 2022 and re-signed around the same time.