The San Francisco 49ers are re-signing defensive tackle D.J. Jones to a one-year deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He was an unrestricted free agent.
The #49ers are re-signing DT D.J. Jones, source said, and he gets a 1-year deal. An underrated starter for them.
"We are thrilled to have D.J. back in the fold with us," said general manager John Lynch in a statement released after the signing became official. "Our team believes a great defense starts up front, and D.J. is as a key component on our defensive line. We have enjoyed watching him develop from a sixth-round pick to a versatile starter and can't wait to continue to see him grow and get even better."
San Francisco made Jones a sixth-round selection out of Ole Miss in 2017. He registered 20 tackles, a career-high three sacks, and a pass defensed through 14 games this past season.
Jones, 26, has recorded 70 tackles, five sacks, two passes defensed, and a forced fumble through his four NFL seasons.
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