This was supposed to be the year where TJ Jones would finally break into the regular receiving rotation for the Detroit Lions. The wide receiver made the team’s 53-man roster as the fourth receiver. With no major receiving tight end threats on the roster he was supposed to see an increased role. Midway through the season the Lions dealt Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles, and the slot role Jones prefers was vacated.
Instead, Jones was silent. He only caught 19 passes on 26 targets despite playing a career-high 15 games.