Giants Sign Linebacker Cam Jones After Chiefs, Jets Stints

Jones, an undrafted free agent, brings special teams experience to New York's defense.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 1:26am

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The New York Giants have agreed to terms with linebacker Cam Jones, pending a physical. Jones originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023, the year the franchise won its most recent Super Bowl. He has played 44 regular-season games (two starts) for the Chiefs (2023-24) and New York Jets (2025), recording 24 tackles on defense and 17 more on special teams. Jones has also appeared in four postseason games, including Super Bowl LIX.

Why it matters

The Giants are looking to bolster their linebacker corps and special teams units after a disappointing 2025 season. Jones, who has NFL experience with two different teams, could provide depth and contribute on coverage units as the Giants aim to return to the playoffs.

The details

Jones was released by the Chiefs at the end of training camp last season and was acquired off waivers by the Jets the following day. He played in 10 games in 2025 after seeing time in all 17 in each of his first two seasons. Prior to the NFL, Jones became the third three-time captain (2020-22) in Indiana University history, joining Antwaan Randle El (1999-2001) and Emmett King (1895-97). Jones was a college teammate of Micah McFadden, a fellow linebacker whom the Giants drafted in 2022 and re-signed earlier this month.

  • Jones originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Kansas City in 2023.
  • Jones was released by the Chiefs at the end of training camp last season and was acquired off waivers by the Jets the following day.
  • Jones played in 10 games for the Jets in 2025 after seeing time in all 17 in each of his first two seasons.

The players

Cam Jones

A linebacker who has played for the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets in his NFL career so far.

Micah McFadden

A linebacker whom the Giants drafted in 2022 and re-signed earlier this month.

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The takeaway

The Giants are looking to add depth and experience to their linebacker corps and special teams units, and Cam Jones, an undrafted free agent with NFL experience, could be a valuable addition as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season.