"After 14 seasons in the NFL, I have decided to retire so that I can spend more time with my family," said Jones. "I am grateful for all those who have supported me throughout the years. Specifically, I would like to thank Jeffrey Lurie, Howie Roseman, Doug Pederson, and the entire Eagles organization for allowing me to be a part of their family for the past five seasons. I will truly miss my teammates, coaches, friends, and the best fans in the NFL. Although I am retiring, I will always be an Eagle and will forever have a special place in my heart for the City of Philadelphia. It is a great honor to be a part of the first Super Bowl championship team in Eagles history and there is no better way to finish my career."

Jones originally signed with the Eagles as a free agent in 2013 after spending the 2012 season with Houston. Prior to Houston, he punted for the St. Louis Rams (2007-2011), Miami Dolphins (2005-06), and Seattle Seahawks (2004). During his Eagles career (2013-2017), Jones set the record for most regular-season games played by an Eagles punter (80). Jones has played in all 16 regular-season games dating back to the 2005 season – his second year in the NFL – and at the time of his retirement, holds the third-longest consecutive-games-played streak (208) behind only Texans punter Shane Lechler (254) and Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (235).

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