Jones (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
A knee injury limited Jones' practice participation over the last two days of Week 12 prep, and he'll end up being sidelined for the second time in three games. With Jones and Tyrice Knight (concussion) both inactive, Chazz Surratt is expected to step into a starting role at inside linebacker alongside Drake Thomas for Sunday's road game. Jones will look to progress enough in his recovery to return for the Seahawks' Week 13 clash against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 30.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Iffy to play Week 12
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Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tennessee, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Jones popped up on Thursday's practice report as a limited participant due to a knee injury, and he had his practice reps limited during Friday's session, which earned him the questionable tag for Sunday's game. With Tyrice Knight (concussion) already ruled out for Week 11, Chazz Surratt would be poised to start at inside linebacker alongside Drake Thomas if Jones is not cleared to play.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Added to injury report
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Jones (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Jones was added to the injury report after opening the week with a full practice Wednesday. The linebacker was able to return to action in Week 11 after missing one game with a knee injury, so his limited workload Thursday isn't a major concern. Jones will look to erase any worries about his status for Week 12 against the Titans by practicing in full Friday.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Six stops in return
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Jones recorded six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Rams.
Jones returned from a one-game absence and immediately played 100 percent of defensive snaps. He had a relatively modest tackle total by his lofty standards, but he should bounce in Week 12 against the Titans.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Slated to return Week 11
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Jones (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Jones missed last Sunday's win over the Cardinals due to a knee injury he suffered against the Commanders in Week 9. The starting inside linebacker being clear of an injury designation indicates his recovery has gone smoothly and he is ready to get back on the field for Sunday's divisional showdown with the Rams. In eight contests this season, Jones has accumulated 65 tackles (31 solo) and five passes defensed, including three interceptions.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Limited again
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Jones (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
The inside linebacker was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough. Jones missed last Sunday's win over the Cardinals after suffering the injury the week before. His participation is a good sign, but his status is still worth monitoring as Sunday's showdown with the Rams approaches.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Limited in walkthrough Wednesday
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Jones (knee) was deemed a limited participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Jones suffered a knee injury Week 9 versus Washington and didn't play in this past Sunday's win over the Cardinals. He ended last week as a DNP at practice, so his estimation as a limited participant Wednesday is at least a step in the right direction. For Jones to have a chance to play this Sunday versus the Rams, however, he'll almost certainly need to participate in an actual practice by the weekend.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Doubtful for Sunday
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Jones (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
The middle linebacker left the Seahawks' Week 9 victory over the Commanders due to a knee injury and was a limited participant in Thursday's practice before failing to practice Friday. With the 25-year-old being unable to participate Friday, Tyrice Knight will likely get the start Sunday at inside linebacker opposite Drake Thomas.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Done for night
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Jones (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday night's contest against the Commanders.
Jones is dealing with an apparent knee injury, which he likely suffered in the first half, and he'll now be forced to take a seat until the conclusion of Sunday Night Football. In his absence, Tyrice Knight and Chazz Surratt are candidates to step into larger roles at interior linebacker versus Washington.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Season-high 11 tackles Week 7
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Jones tallied 11 tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Seahawks' 27-19 win over the Texans on Monday.
Jones made his impact felt on the Seahawks' second defensive play of the second half, when he picked off C.J. Stroud on a deep pass intended for Nico Collins, which led to a 26-yard field goal from Jason Myers eight plays later. Jones also had a 12-yard solo sack on Stroud early in the second quarter that was negated by a penalty. Jones played every single defensive snap for the sixth time this season and led both teams in tackles Monday. He's up to 59 stops through seven regular-season games, which is tied for 11th most in the NFL.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Ready for Week 6
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Jones does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Jones began the week nursing a shoulder injury but has progressively increased his practice involvement. After a full session Friday, he should be ready to handle a significant workload in the middle of the Seattle defense.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Jones (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Jones played 100 percent of defensive snaps and logged seven tackles in Week 5 against Tampa Bay, so it's unclear when he suffered the injury. The issue shouldn't be overly concerning at this point in the week, though Jones' practice status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Seven stops in Week 5 loss
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Jones logged seven tackles (four solo) during the Seahawks' 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Jones has played every single defensive snap through the first five games of the regular season, and he finished Sunday's contest tied with Ty Okada for second-most tackles on the Seahawks behind Coby Bryant (eight). Jones has tallied at least seven tackles in every game this season and is up to 40 tackles (22 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and three pass defenses (two interceptions).
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Eight tackles in win
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Jones recorded eight total tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed in Thursday's 23-20 win over the Cardinals.
Jones finished second on the team in takedowns, while also combining with Leonard Williams to bring down quarterback Kyler Murray in the third quarter. The linebacker has now registered 33 total tackles (18 solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also producing two passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over four games this season.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Seven tackles in easy win
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Jones recorded seven tackles (three solo) in the Seahawks' 44-13 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Jones played 92 percent of the defensive snaps against New Orleans and now has 25 tackles (14 solo), including a pair of tackles for loss, and two pass breakups, including one interception, on 205 defensive snaps through three games this season.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Still dealing with shoulder issue
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Jones (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Jones played through the shoulder injury in Week 2 at Pittsburgh and ended up leading Seattle in tackles, so it's likely the team is just being extra cautious. He could probably avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend if he can manage a full practice Thursday or Friday.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Tallies 10 tackles in Week 2
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Jones recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) in a 31-17 win against Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Jones paced Seattle in stops while recording his first double-digit tackle total of the season. The veteran linebacker has six such performances during the regular season last year. Jones dealt with a shoulder injury early in the week but appeared fine Sunday, logging all 62 of the Seahawks' defensive snaps.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Practices in full Thursday
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Jones (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Jones was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder issue, but he was a full go in Thursday's session and is on track to play against the Steelers on Sunday. Jones made his impact felt during the Seahawks' Week 1 loss against the 49ers, when he logged eight tackles (three solo) and two pass defenses, including an interception.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Back in action
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Jones (knee/personal) returned to practice Friday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Jones got past his knee injury before training camp, but an undisclosed personal issue kept him away from the team. The 25-year-old linebacker returned to his starting role at inside linebacker, posting 94 tackles (48 solo), two pass breakups and an interception over 10 regular-season games with the Seahawks last year. Jones should be a premier IDP option again in 2025.
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Progressing well in recovery
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Jones' recovery from offseason knee surgery is "going as planned," Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
The inside linebacker, who signed a three-year, $33-million extension with the Seahawks in March, is participating in individual drills but not yet team drills during OTAs, per Condotta. Jones made 94 tackles in 10 games with Seattle last year after being traded by Tennessee. He has recorded over 100 tackles in three straight regular seasons.
