Chris Jones, the former general manager and head coach of the Edmonton Elks, has been appointed as the new Senior Defensive Assistant for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Jones steps into the role following the firing of Defensive Coordinator Mark Washington on Sunday.
The Tiger-Cats are currently struggling with a 2-8 record this season and have the worst defense and record in the league. Jones’ appointment comes as Hamilton seeks to bolster its defensive unit amid a challenging season.
Jones previously served as Edmonton’s head coach, with his second stint proving difficult. After being rehired for the 2022 season, he led the Elks to a dismal 8-33 record. The team’s performance under Jones was notably poor, starting the current season with a 0-5 record before Interim Head Coach Jarious Jackson took over.
Since Jackson’s promotion and the changes they made to their lineup, the Elks have shown quite a bit of improvement, with a 3-2 record.
