Carl Jones

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		13	12	—	—
2025		13	12	0.0	0
2024		1	—	—	—

Updated Jun 17, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Performance versus salary tier earns Carl Jones a C- Contract Value Index, with cap structure shaping the verdict. Jones logged 12 tackles across 13 games in the 2025 season, a modest floor for a depth linebacker entering his second year, and his performance grade reflects that limited on-field impact—zero sacks, forced fumbles, or interceptions through one season means he hasn't generated splash plays or proven himself as anything beyond a reserve rotational piece. At $1.005M AAV on a one-year deal, his contract sits at the lower end of the linebacker market, appropriate for a developmental backup without starter reps or proven ball-hawking ability; the Ravens' waiver claim late in 2025 rather than an active free agent pursuit underscores his organizational fit as depth rather than a cornerstone. At 24 years old in his second season, Jones remains early in his development arc, but the sparse media coverage and neutral-to-negative framing around his waiver acquisition suggest the league sees him as fungible depth rather than a prospect with meaningful upside. The one-year structure creates minimal cap drag and no long-term commitment risk, making this a low-stakes depth gamble for Baltimore in an offseason where the roster additions have focused elsewhere. Jones occupies the quiet middle tier of NFL roster construction—not a liability, but not a contributor generating organizational confidence or fan engagement either.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Carl's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Carl Jones earns a D for the Ravens at linebacker, a young player who has been used primarily in a special teams role in Baltimore. Jones has not earned meaningful defensive snaps, and his limited opportunities have not been impressive enough to change the calculus. The Ravens have a deep and talented linebacking corps, which makes the path to playing time extremely narrow. Jones brings effort and energy, but the football instincts and coverage ability are not at Baltimore's defensive standard. He is a developmental piece who needs to grow faster to remain relevant on this roster.

How Carl Compares at the Position

Carl Jones ranks 285th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Carl between Quinton Bell (D) just ahead and David Ojabo (D) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Carl Jones sits firmly in the NFL's perception basement with a D-grade sentiment, viewed as organizational depth rather than a meaningful contributor. The Ravens' waiver claim of the linebacker in late 2025 generated minimal buzz, with media outlets framing it as Baltimore picking up spare parts rather than acquiring talent with upside. His $0.8M AAV contract reflects exactly where the league values him — as replaceable depth who hasn't proven he belongs on an NFL field. With zero sacks, forced fumbles, or interceptions through his first season, Jones has done nothing to distinguish himself from the countless backup linebackers cycling through practice squads and roster fringes. The sparse, neutral media coverage surrounding his name tells the story of a player who simply hasn't warranted attention, positive or negative, functioning as anonymous depth in a league that demands impact. Jones represents the quiet middle tier of NFL players who exist without generating meaningful engagement from fans, analysts, or front offices.