Seattle Seahawks waive former UNC star Nazair Jones

Posted May 5, 2020
The Seattle Seahawks waived defensive tackle Nazair Jones along with three other players, the team announced on Monday. Jones, the team's No. 102 overall pick in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, logged 20 games (two starts) with the Seahawks from 2017-18. He missed the 2019 season, placed on injured reserve after injuring his knee. (247 Sports)

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