The Las Vegas Raiders, having already witnessed the departure of several key defensive players in free agency this offseason, appear poised to make another significant change to their roster. Reports indicate that the Raiders’ front office has made a definitive decision regarding the future of starting cornerback Jack Jones, and it involves his likely exit from the team.
Jones, a former fourth-round draft pick by the New England Patriots in 2022, displayed promising talent early in his career. However, his tenure with the Patriots was ultimately cut short due to a combination of injuries and off-field concerns, leading to his release midway through the 2023 season.
Las Vegas Raiders Looking To Cut Or Trade Jack Jones
He subsequently joined the Raiders and became a significant contributor in 2024, playing in all 17 games and starting in 16. Despite this substantial playing time, the Raiders are now actively seeking to trade Jones, and if a trade partner cannot be found, he is expected to be released.
Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on X (formerly Twitter), “The Raiders are working to trade CB Jack Jones. But if they can’t work out a trade, Jones will be released on Monday.”
Jones’ impending departure is somewhat unexpected, particularly given the Raiders’ secondary has already been significantly impacted by free agency. Starting cornerback Nate Hobbs signed with the Green Bay Packers, and safety Tre’von Moehrig joined the Carolina Panthers. Moving on from Jones would leave Isaiah Pola-Moa as the sole returning starter in the secondary for the 2025 season.
While the Raiders did sign Jeremy Chinn in free agency to help fill the void left by Moehrig, their cornerback position now looks considerably thin. Decamerion Richardson, Eric Stokes, and Jakorian Bennett are currently the leading candidates at the cornerback spots.
Las Vegas will first attempt to secure some compensation for Jones via a trade, but should those efforts prove unsuccessful, he is likely to become a free agent by Monday.