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Cowboys sign P Jones through 2017

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April 28, 2015 at 11:54 am.

Jones previously signed a one-year restricted free agent tender for the 2015 season. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Punter Chris Jones agreed to a contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.

The deal keeps Jones in Dallas through the 2017 season.

Jones became the Cowboys’ punter in 2012. He has a 45.0-yard average (40.0-yard net average) on 156 career attempts.

Jones previously signed a one-year restricted free agent tender for the 2015 season.