"The deal with Jones got completed before Thursday's hearing where the NFL Players Association had filed a grievance over Jones' contract status. Jones, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, was not scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent because of failing to report to training camp by the mandatory date which stopped him from accruing a full season, a source said. If Jones' grievance had occurred and failed, he would have been a restricted free agent in 2026."
"Jones, 26, has enjoyed a breakout season this year, making an impact against the run as well as the pass. His six tackles for a loss are tied for the most on the team. His 1.5 sacks and five quarterback hits already tie a career high. The Ravens needed Jones to take on a bigger role after losing Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike to a season-ending neck injury in Week 2. Jones has played in a career-high 67% of Baltimore's defensive snaps this season."
The Baltimore Ravens reached a three-year, $40.5 million extension with nose tackle Travis Jones that keeps him under contract through the 2028 season. The deal was completed before a scheduled hearing on a grievance filed by the NFL Players Association over Jones' contract status. Jones missed accruing a full season after failing to report to training camp by the mandatory date, which affected his free-agent eligibility and could have resulted in restricted free agent status in 2026. Jones, 26, has had a breakout season with six tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, five quarterback hits and a career-high 67% of defensive snaps.
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