Matt Jones signs with agent Drew Rosenhaus to help negotiate release
It has long been rumored that Matt Jones wants to leave the Washington Redskins. His move to new agent Drew Rosenhaus is likely going to help that to happen.
It baffles me that the Washington Redskins have not parted ways with Matt Jones yet. The third year running back entered the 2016 season as the starter at running back, but was a staple of the inactives list for the latter half of the season. Jones’ issues with fumbling peeved head coach Jay Gruden, and that was part of the reason that he had been demoted on the roster.
Over the course of the 2017 offseason, the redskins made moves that indicated that they would move on from Jones. They retained Chris Thompson to be their third down back. They drafted Samaje Perine to split the workload with Robert Kelley as the early down backs. Add in special teamer and change of pace guy Mack Brown, and there is no spot for Jones.
That could be part of the reason that Jones elected to switch agents. According to Drew Rosenhaus’ Twitter, the Redskins running back has signed onto his agency. Jones had previously been represented by Hadley Engelhard, who had asked for Jones’ release back in June. Apparently, Jones grew impatient with that process and moved on as a result.
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Some may think that the switch to a new agent could signify that Jones is willing to stick with the Redskins. However, another Tweet from Rosenhaus’ Twitter seems to indicate that there is still no future for Jones in Washington.
— Drew Rosenhaus (@DrewJRosenhaus) July 2, 2017
Rosenhaus essentially confirming that Jones wants to be released was likely to avoid any speculation that this move could be a positive for the Redskins. In fact, this Tweet may help to force the hand of the Redskins. After all, why would the team hold onto a player that has virtually no value to them? Granted, they could be trying to get something for him on the trade market, but given that he will certainly be released if no offers materialize, his value is likely being driven down.
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It’s only a matter of time before Jones is no longer with the Redskins. This move only solidifies that he will suit up for a different team in 2017.