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Former Syracuse football captain signs with Tennessee Titans

Syracuse linebacker Mikel Jones following the Orange's win against Virginia on Sept. 23, 2022. Jones has signed with a new NFL team. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com
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Syracuse, N.Y. — A former Syracuse football captain has found a new NFL home.

Mikel Jones signed with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, the team announced.

Jones originally joined the league as an undrafted free agent for the Los Angeles Chargers immediately after the 2023 NFL Draft.

He was waived in August 2023. In October, he spent three weeks on the Dallas Cowboys’ practice roster.

The Titans placed linebacker Garret Wallow on injured reserve, allowing for Jones’ signing.

Jones was briefly rostered with the DC Defenders during the United Football League season.

At Syracuse, Jones was a two-time captain for Syracuse. He had a career 301 tackles, 9.6 sacks, four interceptions and four fumble recoveries.

Jones was a three-time All-ACC linebacker. He was a semifinalist for the Butkus Award his senior year.

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