Landry Jones
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Professional Career with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Jones was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round (115th overall pick) of the 2013 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract worth approximately $2.59 million, which included a signing bonus of $439,220. The Steelers drafted him with the goal of grooming a long-term backup quarterback following the departures of Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 4 Apr, 1989
- Age
- 31 yrs
- Occupations
- American football player
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Artesia
- Education
- Artesia High School
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American football player
- Net Worth 2021
- 3 million
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During his time with the Steelers, Jones appeared in both preseason and regular season games. By the end of his second regular season, he had attempted 110 passes and posted a quarterback rating of 59.1. While primarily serving in a backup role, he played a crucial part when called upon, stepping in during injuries to starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Personal Life and Beliefs
Landry Jones was named after Tom Landry, the legendary coach of the Dallas Cowboys. He is a committed Christian and shared his faith publicly by participating in the video series “I Am Second,” where he spoke about his belief in Jesus Christ.
Jones is married to Whitney Hand-Jones, a former standout guard for the Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball team. She was selected 32nd overall in the 2013 WNBA Draft by the San Antonio Stars. The couple married in 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas, with about 350 guests in attendance.
