Jones (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys.
Jones will make his return to action after missing four weeks while on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. The cornerback will provide the team with some much-needed help in the secondary while Washington faces off with the likes of CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Jake Ferguson in Week 7.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Activated from IR
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The Commanders activated Jones (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Jones sustained a hamstring injury during the Commanders' Week 2 loss to the Packers, which was severe enough for him to necessitate a stint on injured reserve. He was a full participant in practice all week, but his activation from IR indicates that he is on track to play in Week 7. Jones would serve on special teams and in a reserve role at cornerback should he be cleared to play Sunday.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Designated as questionable
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Jones (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Jones has missed the Commanders' last four games due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2 at Green Bay, but there's a chance he could return in Week 7 after participating fully at practice during the week. Whenever he returns, his primary hurdle to snaps at cornerback may be rookie second-rounder Trey Amos.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Logs full practice in return
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Jones (hamstring) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Jones' 21-day window to return from injured reserve was activated Wednesday, and he participated in the "jog through" session without limitations. He'll have to log full practices over the next two days to have a realistic chance of being reinstated from IR ahead of Sunday's NFC East clash against the Cowboys.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Practice window opens
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The Commanders designated Jones (hamstring) to return to practice from IR on Wednesday.
Jones now has a 21-day window to be evaluated at practice without counting against the 53-man roster, within which Washington can activate him from IR at any time. Once fully recovered from the hamstring injury he sustained Week 2 against the Packers, Jones is expected to resume contributing on special teams and in a depth role on defense. If he's able to resume practicing in full immediately, he could return to action as early as Sunday versus the Cowboys.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Moves to IR
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Jones (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Jones sustained a hamstring injury during the Commanders' Week 2 loss to the Packers, and the issue now appears serious enough to land him on IR. The Auburn product has played 41 total snaps (20 defensive and 21 on special teams) so far this season, recording two total tackles. In his stead, Noah Igbinoghene is expected to serve as Washington's top reserve corner.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Questionable to return Thursday
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Jones (hamstring) is questionable to return to Thursday's contest against the Packers.
Jones appears to have suffered a hamstring injury in the second half versus Green Bay, causing his status for the rest of the game to be up in the air. In his absence, Noah Igbinoghene stands to see an increase in workload at cornerback.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Jones is working through a hamstring injury, which has limited his participation in each of the first two practices of the week. He would avoid an injury tag heading into Week 1 against the Giants on Sunday were he to log a full practice Friday. Jones signed a one-year contract with the Commanders in March after spending the first nine years of his NFL career with the Patriots, and the veteran is expected to serve in a rotational role with Trey Amos, Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil at corner.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Dealing with hamstring injury
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Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.
Jones appeared on Wednesday's initial injury report ahead of Week 1, dealing with an apparent hamstring injury. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to practice in a full capacity prior to Sunday's regular-season opener against the Giants.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Heading to Washington
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The Commanders signed Jones to a one-year contract Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Jones has only played for the Patriots since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2016, and he played a pivotal role on New England's defense during its two Super Bowl victories. The 31-year-old corner out of Auburn gives the Commanders a veteran one-two punch at outside corner opposite Marshon Lattimore. Jones played in all 17 regular-season games for the Patriots in 2024 and finished with 58 tackles (41 solo), six pass defenses and two forced fumbles.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Expected to hit free agency
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Jones is expected to hit free agency Monday, despite mutual interest in a return to New England, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Jones has spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career in New England, but he could be heading elsewhere in 2025. The cornerback compiled 58 total tackles (41 solo), six passes defensed and two forced fumbles over 17 regular-season games last season.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Fails to haul in INT in 2024
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Jones played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 58 tackles (41 solo), six pass defenses and two forced fumbles.
Jones tied with Marcus Jones (hip) for third-most tackles on the Patriots' secondary behind Kyle Dugger (81) and Christian Gonzalez (59). Jones has spent his entire nine-year NFL career with the Patriots since signing as an undrafted free agent in May of 2016. He enters the offseason as a free agent, and whether he stays in New England will depend on the vision of incoming head coach Mike Vrabel.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Logs seven tackles vs. Jets
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Jones tallied seven tackles (five solo), one pass defended and one forced fumble in Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Jets.
Jones trailed Raekwon McMillan (10) and Jahlani Tavai (nine) in the tackling category for the Patriots on Thursday. Jones has accrued 18 combined tackles through the first three games of the regular season, 15 of which have come in the last two weeks.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Leading tackler in loss
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Jones logged eight tackles (six solo) in the Patriots' 23-20 overtime loss Sunday versus the Seahawks.
Jones' eight tackles were tied for most on the team with Kyle Dugger. Jones will look to build on this strong performance and add to his totals when New England takes on the Jets on Thursday night.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Practices Thursday
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Jones (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
The starting cornerback missed practice Wednesday after suffering a knee injury during the Patriots' Week 6 loss to the Raiders. Jones will likely need to practice again Friday to have a strong chance of playing in Week 7 against the Bills.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Questionable for Week 6
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Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Raiders.
Jones was able to play through his ankle injury in Week 5 versus New Orleans, so it would be somewhat surprising to see him sit out in Week 6. If he plays, he'll be one of New England's top two corners Sunday.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Questionable for Sunday vs. Saints
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Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus New Orleans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Coach Bill Belichick said Friday that "he's got a chance" to suit up in Week 5, a signal Jones is close to returning from his three-week absence due to a lingering ankle injury. If he's still not healthy enough to come back, New England will be desperately thin at corner Sunday.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Draws questionable tag
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Jones (ankle) is considered questionable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cowboys.
Jones was a limited participant at Friday's practice, and it appears he will be a true game-time decision Sunday. He is looking to return from a two-game absence. Jalen Mills and Myles Bryant would likely again be in line for increased workloads should he ultimately be unavailabe.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Out for Week 3
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Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Jones was sidelined for Week 2 against the Dolphins after popping up on the Patriots' injury report Sept. 14. Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez is set to take on primary coverage on wide receiver Garrett Wilson, with Jalen Mills and Shaun Wade expected to see increased workloads with Jones out.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Gets questionable tag for Sunday
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Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Miami.
After missing practice Friday, Jones appears to be on the doubtful end of the questionable designation for Week 2. His absence would represent a major blow considering he's probably New England's corner best suited to cover either of Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle. If Jones does in fact sit out, 2022 third-rounder Marcus Jones would be a good candidate to start Sunday.
