During the game on Sunday, Cardale Jones faced a setback in his career when he threw an interception in the 1st quarter of the DC Defenders’ victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks. He did not play for the rest of the game.
This was Jones’ 7th interception in just four games.
Backup quarterback Tyree Jackson entered the game after Jones and led the team to a touchdown on his first drive, ultimately securing the win.
Contrary to social media speculation, coach Pep Hamilton clarified that Jones was not benched. According to USA TODAY, it was planned for Jones to come out after two possessions, and the interception was just a coincidence.
Hamilton confirmed that Jones will continue as the starting quarterback.
“That was Cardale just trying to make a play. I don’t fault him for that,” Hamilton added. “That was a heck of a play by the safety or whoever it was that picked the ball off.”
So far, Jones has completed 54% of his passes and thrown four touchdowns along with seven interceptions.
The victory against the St. Louis Battlehawks on Sunday placed the Defenders back in first place in the XFL East with a record of 3-2.
