Tony Jefferson had to overcome adversity from the very start of his NFL career.
The safety never heard his name get called during the 2013 NFL Draft. He had to sign as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals, where he spent the first four years of his career, and developed into a very solid safety.
Jefferson signed a four-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens before the 2017 season, and during his time there he continued to play at a high level as a cornerstone of the Ravens’ dominant defense.
However, a combination of several things made it hard for Jefferson to continue his playing career. He ended up retiring after the 2022 season, and spent a year off the field, indicating that he would join Baltimore’s scouting team.
It seems he’s changed his mind though, according to Jordan Schultz, who reported Tuesday that the veteran safety is going to attempt a comeback. Schultz stated that Jefferson will begin reaching out to teams about a job in the near future.
Jefferson is a little over 30 now, but a year spent off the field could have done some good things for his body. Schultz reports that Jefferson has been training and staying in shape over the course of his brief retirement, so he could be in a good spot to help whichever team with whom he ends up latching on.
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