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Chris Jones: Let go by Cowboys
The Cowboys released Jones (abdomen) on Wednesday, The Dallas Morning News reports.
Jones was placed on injured reserve Nov. 7 after undergoing core-muscle surgery. It's uncertain if he's healthy yet, but the Cowboys ultimately chose to move on from Jones, saving $2 million in salary-cap space as a result. Jones has played 126 games for the Cowboys since his rookie season in 2011, averaging 44.5 yards per punt for his career.
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Cowboys' Chris Jones: Put on IR
Jones (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.
After suffering multiple abdominal injuries over the years, Jones is finally undergoing surgery and will be placed on IR. Rookie Hunter Niswander will make his NFL debut and take over Jones' role as the Cowboys' punter until the 31-year-old recovers from his procedure, which could take at least a few weeks.
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Cowboys' Chris Jones: Getting core muscle surgery
Jones will undergo core-muscle surgery Thursday and has been ruled out indefinitely, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Jones has battled abdominal injuries in the past, and he'll finally require a procedure with the hope that it provides a permanent fix. The Cowboys are expected to promote Hunter Niswander from the practice squad to handle punting duties as long as Jones is sidelined.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 205 lbs |
| Birthplace: Rome, GA |
| Age: 34 |
| School: Carson-Newman |
| Experience: 10 |