NFL practice squads have officially existed since 1965, though they briefly were eliminated in the 1970s in favor of active roster expansion. The first Collective Bargaining Agreement in 1993 set ...

For a three-year span in the 1970s, Jones was among the top quarterbacks in the NFL. From 1975-1977, he led the team to a 31-11 record while throwing 59 touchdowns compared to 28 interceptions.