No player in Rams history has recorded more tackles in a season than Ernest Jones has in 2023. The third-year linebacker set the franchise record for the most tackles in one season, logging his 145th tackle in the Rams’ win over the Giants on Sunday.
It pushed him ahead of James Laurinaitis, who previously held the record of 142 tackles, which he set in 2011 and tied in 2012. Jones still has one game remaining, so he’ll have a chance to go over 150 tackles on the year.
Jones is tied for the seventh-most total tackles in the NFL this season, while his 14 tackles for a loss are tied for the 16th-most in the league, as well.
Franchise History. 👏@ernestjones53 has 145 tackles *and counting* in a single season! pic.twitter.com/o5GMTdPEYv
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It’s the second time he’s posted at least 100 tackles in his career, finishing the 2022 season with 114. Jones missed one game this season, too, so his 145 tackles have come in only 15 games – an average of nearly 10 per game.
Jones shared his thoughts on breaking the franchise record, saying he just hopes to keep inspiring kids back home in Georgia.
"I'm from South Georgia, these things don't happen… Just look forward to continue to inspire the kids from back home." 🥹 @ernestjones53 pic.twitter.com/hNfQJ5nn2T
— x – Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 2, 2024