 On March 9, 2017, Jones signed a two-year contract extension with the Steelers.Due to the Steelers resting some of their starters, he started the final game of the 2017 regular season, completing 23 of 27 passes for 239 yards, one touchdown, and one interception as the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns by a score of 28–24.After drafting Mason Rudolph in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Steelers released Jones on September 1, 2018.