Ed Jones (defensive back)
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Ed Jones is a former defensive back
for the Edmonton Eskimos
of the Canadian Football League
from 1976-1984. He won five Grey Cup
s for the Eskimos and was a CFL All-Star from 1979-1981. Ed Jones is now a coach for Edmontons minor football team the chargers
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
for the Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
of the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
from 1976-1984. He won five Grey Cup
Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing a Canadian viewing audience of about 3 to 4 million individuals...
s for the Eskimos and was a CFL All-Star from 1979-1981. Ed Jones is now a coach for Edmontons minor football team the chargers