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Ravens Claim Former Bears Linebacker Off Waivers

Dec 08, 2025 at 04:44 PM

Justin Robertson

Editorial Assistant

The Ravens have claimed former Chicago Bears linebacker Carl Jones Jr. off waivers.

Jones appeared in nine games for the Bears this season, compiling 11 tackles on 148 special teams snaps. Chicago waived him prior to its game against the Packers on Sunday.

Jones could help bolster the Ravens' special teams unit, which lost undrafted rookie linebacker Jay Higgins IV to a knee injury in Week 10 and undrafted linebacker Chandler Martin to a knee injury on Thanksgiving.

Jones signed with the Bears as an undrafted rookie last year, when he appeared in one game. He spent nearly the entire season on their practice squad.

The UCLA product ran a blazing fast 40-yard dash in 4.52 seconds at his Pro Day.

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