21 Facts About Jonathan Newsome

Jonathan Newsome was born on January 22,1991 and is an American professional football defensive end.

Jonathan Newsome played college football at Ohio State and Ball State, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL draft.

Jonathan Newsome has been a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Ottawa Redblacks and BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, and the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League.

Jonathan Newsome totaled 101 tackles and 17 sacks as a senior.

Jonathan Newsome started 22 games in 2 seasons for the Cardinals, racking up 116 tackles, and 16.5 sacks for a total loss of 96 yards.

Jonathan Newsome was selected in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, becoming the first Ball State player to be drafted by the Colts.

Jonathan Newsome recorded his first NFL tackle on the September 21,2014, in the Colts' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jonathan Newsome made his first career start in week 17, and went on to win the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award for his performance.

Jonathan Newsome finished the game with eight tackles, one forced fumble, and two sacks.

Jonathan Newsome finished the season with a team-leading 6.5 total sacks, the second-most amongst NFL rookies in 2014 and the third most by a rookie in Colts' franchise history.

Jonathan Newsome was released from the Colts on February 22,2016, after being arrested by police for marijuana possession.

On May 30,2016, Jonathan Newsome signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.

Jonathan Newsome played in all 18 regular season games in the 2016 season, contributing 27 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles and two quarterback sacks.

Three days after being released by the Riders, Jonathan Newsome signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.

In nine games with Ottawa, Jonathan Newsome recorded 13 tackles, four sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble.

On December 20,2018, Jonathan Newsome signed a one-year extension with Ottawa; in the 2018 postseason and in 2019 training camp the team experimented with a designated package of plays for Jonathan Newsome, moving him around the field to a variety of linebacker positions.

In eight games with the Lions, Jonathan Newsome recorded 14 defensive tackles, a special teams tackle, four sacks and a forced fumble.

Jonathan Newsome announced his retirement from professional football in March 2021 through his Instagram account.

Jonathan Newsome later came out of retirement and was selected in the 4th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Birmingham Stallions.

Jonathan Newsome was placed on the injured reserve list by the team on June 6,2023.

Jonathan Newsome became a free agent after the 2023 season.