Jones has 34 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 12 games this season. Among full-time starters, he is the 13th-highest graded interior defensive lineman in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus.
It’s hard to quantify how much Jones does for the Ravens defense. He’s relied on heavily, playing 67% of the Ravens’ defensive snaps this season. Jones excels in his run defense, but Baltimore also uses him in pass rush situations as well – a rare ability for a nose tackle.
Talk to anyone on the Ravens’ defensive or offensive line and they’ll rave about how special Jones can be. This summer, Ravens Defensive Line Coach Dennis Johnson said, “I expect Travis to be the best player on the field whenever he’s on the field.”