Jones (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Jones missed the Bills' last three games due to a groin injury. He earned the questionable tag for Week 10 after ending the week with back-to-back limited practices, and he's done enough in pregame warmups to be cleared to play in Sunday's AFC East tilt. Jones' return means there will be less rotational snaps at defensive tackle available for Deone Walker, Jordan Phillips and Phidarian Mathis.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Questionable for Week 10
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Jones (calf) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bills coach Sean McDermott said Friday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Jones practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, marking his first practice participation since he suffered a calf injury in Week 6 pregame warmups. The defensive tackle's status likely won't be determined until around 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 pm EST kickoff.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Limited Thursday
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Jones (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Jones missed practice Wednesday but has now taken a tangible step in the right direction ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Dolphins. Thursday's session represents his first practice activity since injuring his calf in pre-game warmups Week 6.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Practicing Thursday
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Jones (calf) is participating in practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Jones is practicing for the first time since suffering a calf injury in pre-game warmups prior to Buffalo's Week 6 loss to the Falcons. His participation level has yet to be revealed, but it wouldn't be surprising if Jones was eased back in, so his status for Sunday's game against the Dolphins remains up in the air.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Jones (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
The veteran defensive lineman has been sidelined for the Bills' last two games and has yet to return to practice since sustaining a calf injury. Jones likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to have a chance at playing in Sunday's contest against Kansas City. If he's inactive again, expect Deone Walker to play an expanded role on the Bills' defensive line.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Ruled out for Week 8
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Jones (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Jones will miss a second consecutive game, as Buffalo's Week 7 bye didn't provide him enough time to recover from an injury that previously landed him in a walking boot. Deone Walker is set to draw another start at defensive tackle Sunday.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that Jones (calf) will not practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
The 33-year-old's DNP on Wednesday comes as no surprise, as McDermott told reporters that Jones was considered "week-to-week" following the Bills' Week 6 loss to the Falcons. He's appeared in five of Buffalo's six contests this season, recording eight total tackles over 181 defensive snaps. If Jones is forced to miss his second consecutive game in Week 8 against the Panthers, expect Deone Walker to serve as one of the Bills' top interior defensive linemen.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Sitting out Monday
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Jones won't play Monday in Atlanta due to a calf injury.
Jones sustained the injury during pregame warmups. Fellow DT Deone Walker was spotted working with the first-team defense ahead of Monday's game. With a Week 7 bye on tap, Jones' next chance for game action is Sunday, Oct. 26 at Carolina.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Sees dip in production
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Jones recorded 23 total tackles (11 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and one pass defended over 16 regular-season games in 2024.
Jones started 16 of the Bills' regular-season games this year after missing 10 contests in 2023 due to a pectoral injury. However, the 33-year-old's production declined significantly, as he recorded 15 fewer tackles than in 2022, when he also appeared in 16 regular-season games. Despite the drop in tackles, Jones tallied 2.5 sacks, proving he can still provide some value as an interior pass rusher. The Penn State product is headed into the final year of his current contract after signing a two-year, $16 million extension with the team last offseason.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Remaining with Buffalo
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Jones re-signed with the Bills on a two-year contract Tuesday.
Jones has spent the past two seasons with the team, appearing in seven regular-season games last year while missing time to recover from a pectoral injury. The 31-year-old still managed to notch 2.5 sacks on the season, which was his most since the 2017 campaign.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Will be available vs. Pats
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Jones (pectoral) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots.
As expected, Jones will return from his 10-game absence in Week 17. It wouldn't be surprising to see Buffalo put him on a snap count in his first game back regardless of whether he starts.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Expected to play Sunday
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Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that he expects Jones (pectoral) to play Sunday versus the Patriots, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Jones has missed Buffalo's last 10 games due to a pectoral injury he sustained in Week 5 against the Jaguars, but it looks like he'll finally be ready to return in Week 17. He could start on the defensive line Sunday, though he may be on a snap count whether or not he starts.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Practice window opens
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Jones (pectoral) has been designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Jones has been on IR since Oct. 11 and underwent surgery to repair his pectoral injury. His designation to return will open a 21-day window for him to practice with the team before needing to be moved to the 53-man roster. Although he could technically return as soon as Saturday against the Chargers, Buscaglia noted in a follow-up tweet that, according to head coach Sean McDermott, the coach doesn't expect Jones to play this weekend.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Likely out for game
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Jones (pectoral) is doubtful for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.
The defensive tackle did not make a tackle before exiting. The 10th-year pro has started all five games this season and recorded 10 tackles, five quarterback hits and 2.5 sacks.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Five tackles in win
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Jones registered five tackles (one solo) including 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 37-3 win over the Commanders.
Jones played a key part in the team sacking Sam Howell nine times and forcing the young quarterback to throw four interceptions. Jones has been an important contributor for the Bills' defense this season and will have his hands full as Buffalo welcomes Tua Tagovailoa and the undefeated Dolphins in Week 4.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Gets to quarterback in win
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Jones recorded six tackles and one sack in Thursday's 28-25 win over the Lions.
Jones recorded his first full sack of the season when he took down Jared Goff for a seven-yard loss late in the first quarter. He also tallied a season-high six tackles and was a key contributor in Thursday's win. On the campaign, Jones has recorded 29 total tackles with 1.5 sacks across 11 games.
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Titans' DaQuan Jones: Lands on COVID-19 list
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Jones was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Jones has either tested positive for the virus or come into close contact with someone who tested positive. The 28-year-old nose tackle will need to progress through the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning to the lineup.
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Titans' DaQuan Jones: Two assisted tackles
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Jones (biceps) assisted two tackles Thursday in the Titans' preseason opener against the Packers.
The last time Jones saw the field was Week 13 of the 2017 season, when he tore his biceps, requiring surgery. Jones is in line to resume a starting role this year, looking to go beyond his stats from 2017 when he recorded 31 tackles, 19 solo tackles and 3.5 sacks.
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Titans' DaQuan Jones: Injures biceps Sunday
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Jones suffered a biceps injury in Sunday's game against the Texans and is questionable to return, Jason Wolf of The Tennessean reports.
According to Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville, Jones was seen on the sideline with his arm in a sling, which gives the impression he won't return to the contest. Jones was in the midst of a strong follow-up effort to his four-tackle, two-sack performance Week 12 against the Colts, as he had amassed five stops and 1.5 sacks before departing Sunday.
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Titans DT DaQuan Jones 'happy' to be named starter
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Titans defensive tackle DaQuan Jones just got a promotion, and like anyone would be, he's happy about it, The Tennessean reports.
Jones is eager to showcase why he deserves his starting role, but he's also very aware that the season is a long ways ahead and anything can happen between now and then.
"I'm happy to go into the (OTAs) as a starter, but I know that nothing is set in stone and I know there's plenty of competition for that job," said Jones. "So now I'm just trying to make the most of my opportunity."
Jones, a fourth-round pick last season, played sparingly in the beginning of his rookie year -- appearing in just four of the team's first 13 games. He improved toward the end of the season and got his first start during the last game of the year against the Colts. Jones said he wants to continue to improve and show he can be a force on the defensive line.
"Right now I'm trying to work a lot on my base technique, trying to shed blocks faster and make plays," Jones said. "I'm trying to go into the season and be a playmaker."
