Isaiah Avery 'Zay' Jones is an American football player who plays as a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL, as of 2024. Jones was drafted by the Buffalo Bills as the 37th pick in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. During his debut season, he caught 27 passes for 316 yards and scored two touchdowns. But in 2019, Jones was traded for a 2021 fifth-round pick to the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. In 2022, Jones agreed to a three-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones was released in 2024 after two years with the Jaguars, during which he recorded 116 passes for 1144 yards and seven touchdowns. In May 2024, Jones agreed to a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
Zay Jones played collegiate football for East Carolina University. During his rookie season, he made eight starts and recorded 62 receptions for 604 yards and five touchdowns. After recording 158 receptions in the 2016 season, Jones was named to the First Team All-AAC and First Team All-American, along with that, he became the NCAA Division I football career leader with 399 receptions.
Zay Jones Injury History
Zay Jones has experienced multiple injuries throughout his career, affecting his consistency and playtime. In the 2023 season, he sustained a combination of a right knee injury and a left hamstring issue. Additionally, in his nine active games that season, he struggled with performance, ranking low among wide receivers in various efficiency metrics. Previously, in 2022, he endured an ankle injury. Prior to this, Jones sustained a shoulder tear and a knee strain during his rookie season. While playing NCAA football, Jones endured a knee strain, shoulder dislocation and a shoulder tear.
Major Injuries sustained by Zay Jones in the NFL
Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade I (2023)
Jones endured a left hamstring injury in Week 15 vs. the Ravens, this injury caused him to miss two games.
Knee PCL Sprain Grade II (2023)
In Week 5, Jones suffered an injury to his right knee. This injury led him to miss four games.
Knee PCL Sprain Grade II (2023)
Jones had to miss two games due to an injury to his right knee sustained against the Chiefs in Week 2.
Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade I (2022)
On the 28th of September 2022, Jones sustained an ankle pull, he missed a game following the injury.
Knee Strain Grade I (2017)
In Week 10, Jones injured his right knee playing against the Jets. Although he missed the next week, he played through the Week 10 game.
Shoulder Labrum Tear (2017)
Following the 2017 season, Jones' father disclosed that Jones played "the entire season" despite having a damaged labrum in his shoulder. In mid-January, Jones underwent surgery to fix it.
Major Injuries Sustained by Zay Jones in college
Knee Strain Grade I (2017)
Jones had an unidentified knee sprain during OTAs, but he was able to resume full practice during the following set of training.
Shoulder Labrum Tear, Shoulder Dislocation (2016)
Following the 2015 season, Jones disclosed that he continued to play despite a left shoulder dislocation and labrum rupture. On January 11, 2016, he underwent surgery for the same.
FAQs about Zay Jones
A. Zay Jones is 6 feet 2 inches/1.88 meters tall.
A. Zay Jones was born on March 30, 1995.
A. Zay Jones attended East Carolina University.
A. Zay Jones’ weight is 200 pounds/91 kilograms.
