The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed fullback/running back Greg Jones to a contract today. Jones was originally a second round pick by the Jaguars in 2004 and has played in 46 games with 27 starts over four seasons.
Jones, who missed the entire 2006 season with a knee injury, returned to start 11 of 16 games in 2007 and was named a first alternate to the Pro Bowl. Jones finished with 42 carries for 119 yards and two touchdowns along with 11 receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns. He was selected by his teammates as the Ed Block Courage Award Recipient.
Jones, 6-1, 254, has played a major role for a Jaguars rushing attack that has recorded the two highest totals in franchise history the last two seasons. The Jaguars ranked first in the NFL in rushing from 2006-07 with a 154.1 average per game. The Jaguars led the AFC and ranked second in the NFL in 2007 in rushing with a 149.4 average.
The former Florida State standout has career rushing totals of 255 carries for 856 yards and nine touchdowns along with 24 receptions for 178 yards and two touchdowns. He totaled a career-high 151 carries for 575 yards and four touchdowns in 2005.