EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Datone Jones isn’t a rookie, but he’s approaching his first year in Minnesota with a student mentality.
The Vikings signed Jones as a free agent in March. Jones spent the first four years of his NFL career with the division-rival Packers, where he played both defensive end and outside linebacker in Green Bay’s 3-4 base defense. In Minnesota, he’s expected to play defensive tackle.
Jones feels that his potential wasn’t fully realized in Green Bay, and he’s thrilled to be working with Vikings defensive line coach Andre Patterson.
“I felt like I was really underdeveloped,” Jones said.