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Thomas Jones #20 | Running Back | New York Jets
Height: 5-10    Weight: 220    Born: Aug 19, 1978, Big Stone Gap, VA

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November 15, 2009
Thomas Jones rushed 21 times for 77 yards and a touchdown in the Week 10 loss to the Jaguars.
November 1, 2009
Thomas Jones was a standout for the Jets in today's 30-25 loss to the Dolphins in the Meadowlands, as he racked up 102 rushing yards on 27 carries. He also caught one pass for 28 receiving yards.
October 25, 2009
Thomas Jones ground up Oakland's defense for 121 yards off 26 carries and a one-yard score on the Jets' first drive. Jones added a three-yard reception.
October 18, 2009
Thomas Jones exploded for 208 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries in Sunday's overtime loss to the Bills.
October 12, 2009
Thomas Jones carried the ball just 13 times for 42 yards on Monday night, but found the end-zone twice in New York's 31-27 loss in Miami.
September 13, 2009
Thomas Jones helped the Jets to a season-opening win in Houston by rushing 20 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
August 13, 2009
Jets' coach Rex Ryan is also denying that the team is trying to trade running back Thomas Jones, according to the New York Daily News. Ryan was quoted as saying: "Shoot, I'm not going to trade that. You know what I'm all about. This guy is huge in our plans. I'm not going to trade the running back that led the AFC in rushing. We ain't dealing him. No way."
August 11, 2009
Updating an earlier report, the Star-Ledger is shooting down a rumor that the Jets are shopping Thomas Jones.
August 11, 2009
The Jets are gauging interest in running back Thomas Jones, and reportedly called an NFC West team, according to the National Football Post.
June 7, 2009
Thomas Jones remains a candidate to be dealt by the Jets, according to the National Football Post.
May 29, 2009
According to Newsday, the Jets have no intention of adding to the contract of disgruntled running back Thomas Jones. The team does not want to set a precedent for other players since Jones still has two years left on the deal.
May 27, 2009
Thomas Jones reported to the Jets' OTA today as expected, according to the Star-Ledger.
May 25, 2009
Agent Drew Rosenhaus indicated that client Thomas Jones will report to the Jets' OTA on Wednesday, according to the New York Post.
May 22, 2009
The Jets maintain that they will not meet Thomas Jones' contract demands, according to the New York Daily News. The AFC rushing leader from 2008 is scheduled to make $900,000 this season at the age of 31.
May 19, 2009
According to Drew Rosenhaus' Twitter account, Jets' running back Thomas Jones will attend the team's OTA next Wednesday.
May 12, 2009
The New York Daily News is reporting that the situation between Thomas Jones and the New York Jets could turn ugly. Jones has been absent from all offseason team activities while trying to get a new contract.
May 11, 2009
Thomas Jones is absent from the Jets' first OTA, according to the New York Daily News.
April 30, 2009
According to the National Football Post, the Jets are less likely to extend Thomas Jones' contract now that they are in negotiations to sign first round pick Mark Sanchez. Jones has skipped the team's pre-draft minicamp to let the Jets know he is not happy with his current deal.
April 27, 2009
The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that the drafting of Shonn Green sends a message to Thomas Jones. Jones skipped the Jets' pre-draft minicamp to make a statement that he wants a new long-term contract.
April 15, 2009
Thomas Jones is expected to skip the Jets' pre-draft minicamp, according to the Star-Ledger.
March 30, 2009
The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Thomas Jones has yet to show up for the Jets voluntary workouts as he is believed to be holding out for a new contract. The Jets just begun week two of their training program, and it remains to be seen if the running back will attend mandatory workouts prior to the draft.
March 21, 2009
A new deal is unlikely going to be given to Thomas Jones, according to Pro Football Weekly.
March 18, 2009
The Newark Star-Ledger reports that the Jets may be targeting a running back in this year's draft if Thomas Jones doesn't show up to camp by mid-April.
March 16, 2009
The New York Daily News reports that Thomas Jones was not present for the first day of offseason workouts on Monday. It is believed the reigning AFC rushing leader is seeking out a contract that would pay him more than $900,000 next season.
February 11, 2009
ESPN.com reports that new coach Rex Ryan is dedicated to the running game. "We're going to run the ball," Ryan said Wednesday on a conference call. "We're going to run it more this year. When you got Thomas Jones and Leon Washington, that's a strength there."
January 22, 2009
The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer appears to be staying with the team following his meeting with new coach Rex Ryan and owner Woody Johnson on Thursday.
January 21, 2009
NFL.com reports that new Jets coach Rex Ryan would like to retain offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, but if he leaves, will look to hire Ken Zampese as his replacement.
January 15, 2009
The New York Post reports that the Jets had their second interview with Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Tuesday.
January 10, 2009
The Jets are set to interview Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan for their head coaching job on Sunday, according to Newsday.
January 10, 2009
The Jets interviewed Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh on Thursday, the National Football Post reveals. The meeting flew under the radar in New York, according to the Daily News.
January 10, 2009
The Jets interviewed Colts defensive coordinator Ron Meeks for their vacant head coaching job on Friday, the New York Post reports. Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Boston College head coach Jeff Jagodzinski, Cardinals assistant head coach Russ Grimm, Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, and Jets assistant head coach Bill Callahan have previously been interviewed. The club also plans to meet with Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan.
January 6, 2009
National Football Post reports that Boston College head coach Jeff Jagodzinski interviewed for the head coaching position with the New York Jets.
January 5, 2009
The Jets plan to interview the Cardinals' assistant head coach/offensive line coach Russ Grimm later this week for their head coaching position, according to the Arizona Republic.
January 4, 2009
The Jets have contacted Boston College's head coach Jeff Jagodzinski about their vacancy, according to the Boston Globe. He denied the contact, but BC officials confirmed it later on Saturday.
January 2, 2009
Thomas Jones didn't mean it, apparently. After being critical of Brett Favre on a New York radio station recently, Jones backed away from those comments, according to ESPN.com. "I've got most respect for Brett. He's a great teammate, you know, he brought a lot to our team this year," Jones said. "I'm not the type of person that goes out there and just throws people under the bus or make comments about people."
January 2, 2009
Jets running back Thomas Jones took some shots at quarterback Thomas Jones, according to ESPN.com. "The other day, the three interceptions really hurt us. ... "If somebody is not playing well, they need to come out of the game. You're jeopardizing the whole team because you're having a bad day. To me, that's not fair to everybody else. You're not the only one on the team. So when you get to the wire and somebody is just giving the game up, I mean, it's just not [fair]," Jones remarked.