Chiefs sign LB Jones, place DB McCarthy on IR

Linebacker Edgar Jones signed with the Chiefs, who placed defensive back Kyle McCarthy on injured reserve.

Jones (6-3, 262) spent the previous five seasons with the Ravens as a linebacker and tight end after joining the club as an undrafted free agent from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. Jones had 32 career special teams tackles with the Ravens.

McCarthy (6-1, 210) signed with the Chiefs in February after spending the past two seasons with the Broncos. He played in 12 NFL games recording four tackles (two solo) and three special teams stops. He played college football at Notre Dame.