Rams lb Ernest Jones responds to trade rumor in since deleted post ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the Rams gave Ernest Jones agents permission to seek a trade due to stalled contract negotiations Jones denied this in a since deleted social media post stating I never asked for a trade Jones entering the final year of his rookie contract led the Rams with 145 tackles last year and is viewed as the leader of the defense he expressed his desire to stay with the team but acknowledged the business side of football please subscribe to my channel