Jones (calf) is ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against New York, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Jones will conclude the regular season with back-to-back absences as Buffalo prioritizes his recovery for the wild-card round of the AFC side of the playoffs. Rookie second-rounder T.J. Sanders will handle a starting role at defensive tackle for as long as Jones remains sidelined.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Won't practice Wednesday
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Jones (calf) won't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Jones missed the Bills' Week 17 loss to the Eagles due to a lingering calf injury, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he's still managing the issue. The 34-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Jets. If he's sidelined for the second consecutive game, expect rookie T.J. Sanders to have an expanded role on the Bills' defensive line.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Ruled out for Week 17
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Jones (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Jones' calf issue has been lingering since mid-October, but after missing Weeks 6-9 he's been able to play in each of Buffalo's past seven games. However, he may have aggravated the issue Sunday versus the Browns, as the veteran defensive lineman wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week and won't play Sunday. Jordan Phillips (ankle) has also been ruled out, so T.J. Sanders could draw a start against Philadelphia.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Jones (calf) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
The 33-year-old played through his calf issue in the Week 16 win over the Browns, recording four total tackles and an interception across 41 defensive snaps. Jones likely needs to upgrade to full practice participation Thursday or Friday in order to avoid an injury designation in the Week 17 matchup against the Eagles on Sunday.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Viewed as day-to-day
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Coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Jones (undisclosed) is viewed as day-to-day, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Jones has dealt with a calf issue for most of the past couple months but didn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's win over the Browns before playing 61 percent of the defensive snaps. It's unclear if he aggravated the calf or is dealing with a new injury.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Downgrades to limited Thursday
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Jones (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Jones missed three games earlier in the season with a calf injury, and the issue seems to have reignited in the wake of the Bills' Week 15 road victory over the Patriots. The downgrade in practice participation from Wednesday's session does not bode well for the starting defensive tackle, but he will have one more chance to re-elevate his participation, expunge any playing doubt, and potentially dodge an injury designation for Sunday's road game against the Browns.
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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.
