Career Transactions

Nate Jones was signed by the Patriots as a free agent on November 30, 2011 … Originally drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (205th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft … Released by Dallas (9/18/07) … Signed by Dallas (9/20/07) … Signed by Miami as an unrestricted free agent from Dallas (3/14/08) … Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent from Miami (3/5/10) …Released by Denver (8/29/11) … Signed by Miami (9/20/11) … Released by Miami (10/5/11).

Seasonal Reviews

2011 (5/1, 1/0)

• Was signed to the team in late November, appearing in five games with one start. Finished with 19 tackles.
• Was active but did not play in Super Bowl XLVI against the Giants (2/5).
• Played in a reserve role against the Ravens in the AFC Championship game, making one tackle (1/22).
• Was inactive for the Divisional playoff game against the Broncos (1/14).
• Made four tackles in a reserve role against the Bills (1/1).
• Played in a reserve role, making three tackles against the Dolphins (12/24).
• Made one tackle in a reserve role against the Broncos (12/18).
• Made two tackles in a reserve role against the Redskins (12/11).
• Played and started his first game as a Patriot, recording nine tackles and a pass defensed against the Colts (12/4).

2011 (2/0- Miami)

• Went to training camp with Denver but was released on Aug. 29.
• Signed by Miami on Sept. 20 and played in two games before being released on Oct. 5.
• Registered one solo tackle in his two games with the Dolphins.

2010 (16/3- Denver)

• Played in 16 games with three starts with Denver, one at cornerback and two at safety.
• Finished with 51 tackles and three passes defensed.
• Also added three special teams tackles.

2009 (16/5- Miami)

• Played in 16 games with five starts and finished with 35 total tackles, 1.0 sacks, two interceptions, 10 passes defensed and two forced fumbles.
• Also registered a personal best of 19 special teams tackles.

2008 (16/1, 1/0- Miami)

• Played in 16 games with one start and finished with 15 total tackles, a career-best 3.0 sacks, one interception, one pass defensed, one fumble recovery and nine special teams tackles.
• Recorded his first career interception at Kansas City (12/21).
• Played in the AFC Wild Card game vs. Baltimore (1/4) and made one tackle.

2007 (15/0, 1/0- Dallas)

• Played in 15 games and finished with 18 total tackles, 1.0 sack, one forced fumble and eight special teams tackles.
• Also returned six kickoffs for 122 yards.
• Saw action in an NFC Divisional playoff game vs. the New York Giants (1/13)

2006 (4/0, 1/0- Dallas)

• Played in four games and totaled eight tackles on defense and two special teams tackles.
• Played in an NFC Wild Card game at Seattle (1/6) and posted one special teams tackle.

2005 (16/0- Dallas)

• Played in all 16 games and finished with two defensive tackles, while placing second on the Cowboys with 13 special teams tackles.

2004 (16/1- Dallas)

• Played in 16 games with one start and finished with 32 total tackles, 1.0 sack, two passes defensed and two special teams tackles.
• Also returned two kicks for 43 yards.
• Recorded the first sack of his career vs. Detroit (10/31).

College

• Played four years at Rutgers and finished his career with 219 total tackles, 18 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Returned 82 kickoffs for 1,902 yards with three touchdowns.
• Also blocked three kicks.
• Named the Big east Conference C-Special teams Player of the Year as a junior in 2002 when he had a pair of 100-yard kickoff returns.
• Lettered on the Rutgers track team as a sprinter in 2001.

Personal

• Born June 15, 1982 in Newark, N.J.
• Played running back and defensive back at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High school in Scotch Plains, N.J.
• Named the Offensive Player of the Year in Union County
• Worked in financial management with Merrill Lynch during the 2005 offseason.
• Earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Rutgers.