On July 30, 2007, the media reported Jones was working on a deal with the professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). As the news circulated, Titans coach Jeff Fisher said Jones’ football contract precluded him from wrestling, but negotiations continued for a non-wrestling role. On August 6, TNA confirmed a deal had been signed. In interviews with Jones and Jeff Jarrett, one of TNA's vice presidents, the two indicated Jones did intend to wrestle, primarily as part of a tag team.