Josh Jones Eager for First Seahawks Start as Charles Cross Sits Out
The Seattle Seahawks are set to face the Los Angeles Rams this Thursday without their starting left tackle, Charles Cross. This absence comes due to a hamstring injury sustained during the game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday.
Josh Jones to Make First Start
With Cross sidelined, veteran swing tackle Josh Jones will step into the starting role. This will mark his first start for the Seahawks. “I’m ready,” said Jones. “I’ve been in the league a little while. It’s just football.”
Background on Josh Jones
Jones, a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, joined Seattle after spending five seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens. Throughout his career, Jones has participated in 87 games, with 24 of those as a starter.
- Career Highlights:
- Played 11 games this season.
- Started three games for the Texans in 2023.
- Started 21 of 34 games for the Cardinals in 2021 and 2022.
Jones expressed excitement about his opportunity on the field. He noted that preseason training alongside left guard Grey Zabel had prepared him for this moment. “We’ve been grinding this whole time,” he mentioned.
Coaching Support
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised Jones’s performance during training camp. Macdonald highlighted Jones’s readiness, saying, “He got most of those opportunities in preseason, and he did a great job filling in for Charles.”
Jones’s blend of experience and recent training means he will be ready to contribute when the Seahawks need him most. As the team seeks victory against the Rams, all eyes will be on the newly appointed left tackle as he battles on the offensive line.
