Former Alabama WR Christion Jones back in the CFL

Former Alabama WR Christion Jones is back in the Canadian Football League.

After being cut by the Miami Dolphins, Jones worked with trainer Mike McCoy, a former Alabama standout himself, in search of another football opportunity. Jones found a home with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, making his debut Sunday night. The Roughriders used Jones on special teams, where he made three returns (two kicks and one punt) for 73 yards.

Following the game, McCoy shared a photo of Jones on Instagram to show how proud he was of his client for refusing to give up despite his struggles to make an NFL roster.

Some people just see a football player!!! I see much more, I see a man that has never given up on his dreams, when others even family told him F that football tip get yourself a job. This man @c.jonesss showed up everyday to work, everyday he pushed himself to get better, without hesitation he trusted me. I couldn’t be more excited to watch him continue to chase his dream. Man this is just the beginning!!! #nodaysoff #warehousegang #cfl #nfl #dreamchasin

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Jones, who originally signed with Miami in 2015 as an undrafted free agent and signed with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts in 2016.

Andrew Olson

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