Eagles’ newest addition soars into Philadelphia to join the team ... literally, he’s a pilot

New Eagles cornerback Jonathan Jones’ arrival to Philadelphia was unique. Most of the team’s free agent signings fly into Philadelphia riding in the passenger seat of a plane. Jones is no ordinary player.

On Wednesday, he piloted himself from Charlotte to Philly to sign his Eagles contract. Yep, you read that right—he’s a licensed pilot who flies for fun off the field. “I found a little passion for aviation a few years back...

,” Jones told reporters on Wednesday. “It’s a little hobby of mine that I enjoy doing. I am always looking for new hobbies.

I grew up as a country boy. So always outside (riding) bikes, 4-wheelers. That was kind of my niche.