NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have acquired Ernest Jones IV in a trade from the Los Angeles Rams, who were unable to reach a contract extension this season with the star quarterback, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Rams received a 2026 fifth-round pick in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick and Jones, who received permission to seek a trade earlier this week.
Jones fills the void at inside linebacker for the Titans, who lost third-year linebacker Chance Campbell to a torn ACL on Sunday. Campbell had a good camp and pushed Jack Gibbens for a starting spot next to free agent Kenneth Murray Jr.
The Titans’ linebackers suffered a major injury blow during training camp. Fourth-round pick Cedric Gray missed two weeks of camp with a nerve-related shoulder injury, while veterans Otis Reese IV and Luke Gifford are in concussion protocol.
Jones, 24, is entering the final season of his new contract and will earn $3.116 million in 2024.
Jones led the Rams with 145 tackles and also had 4.5 sacks — both career highs — last season, his third with Los Angeles. A third-round pick in 2021, Jones has totaled 320 tackles, 5.5 sacks and three interceptions in his career.
The deal comes after Rams general manager Les Snead said at league meetings in March that Los Angeles would not sign Jones to a contract extension before the season.
By waiving Jones, the Los Angeles Rams will need to find a new defensive player. When asked Monday who would fill that role if they do waive Jones, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said he wouldn’t be able to answer until the situation is resolved.
ESPN’s Sarah Barshop contributed to this report.
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