Donnie Jones still wants to play, gets release from Eagles' reserve/retired list

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So, apparently Donnie Jones isn't quite ready to walk off into the sunset.

After announcing his retirement in late February, the punter on Wednesday requested and received his release from the Eagles' reserve/retired list, his agent Ken Harris told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Jones, who turns 38 years old in July, will now search for a new team ahead of his 15th NFL season.

Known as "Donnie Longball," Jones is the greatest punter in Eagles history. In his five seasons with the team, Jones became the franchise's all-time leader in gross punting average (45.37), net average (40.5) and career punts inside the 20 (138), while winning a Super Bowl ring in his final year (see story).

Jones has played 208 straight games, the third-longest streak in the NFL.

It appears that run isn't done yet.

"I am grateful for all those who have supported me throughout the years," Jones said in a statement back in February (see story). "Specifically, I would like to thank Jeffrey Lurie, Howie Roseman, Doug Pederson, and the entire Eagles organization for allowing me to be a part of their family for the past five seasons. I will truly miss my teammates, coaches, friends, and the best fans in the NFL."

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