Jones (head) has been cleared to return to Thursday's Week 17 game against the Cowboys.
Jones underwent a concussion evaluation during the second quarter but was cleared to return before the end of the half. He should be good to go as one of the Commanders' primary outside cornerbacks for the remainder of the contest, barring another exit.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Being evaluated for concussion
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Jones is undergoing a concussion evaluation and is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Dallas.
Jones was deemed questionable midway through the second quarter. Antonio Hamilton figures to get more defensive snaps if Jones is unable to return to action.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Ready to face Eagles
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Jones (ribs) is active for Saturday's divisional matchup against Philadelphia.
Jones was initially listed as questionable to suit up versus the Eagles after having missed Week 15 due to a rib injury, but he's been cleared to handle his usual role as a key contributor at cornerback behind Antonio Hamilton and Mike Sainristil. He began Week 16 with two consecutive full practices before logging a DNP on Thursday.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Questionable with rib issue
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Jones (ribs) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Jones missed the Commanders' Week 15 win over the Giants due to a rib issue, but the cornerback was able to string together two complete practices before logging a DNP Thursday. If Jones can overcome Thursday's setback in time for Saturday's contest, he should reclaim his spot as the primary depth option at cornerback behind current starters Antonio Hamilton and Mike Sainristil.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Returns to practice Tuesday
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Jones (ribs) was a full participant in practice Tuesday, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Jones missed this past Sunday's win over the Giants due to an injury to his ribs. He didn't practice in any capacity last week but he was able to log a full session to begin Week 16 prep, which suggests Jones is on track to return to action Saturday against Philadelphia.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Ruled out for Sunday
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Jones (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Jones was unable to log any participation in practice this week. With the starter faced with an extended recovery, Noah Igbinoghene will likely get an opportunity either as the slot or outside cornerback, depending on what coach Dan Quinn wants to do with current slot corner Mike Sainristil. With Marshon Lattimore (knee) and Trey Amos (lower leg) on injured reserve, defensive back seems to be a prime position for practice squad elevation this week for the Commanders' defense.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Dealing with injury to ribs
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Jones did not practice Wednesday due to a rib injury.
Jones logged an 80 percent defensive snap share against the Vikings this past Sunday but appears to have picked up an injury along the way. His level of participation in practice the remainder of the week should reveal if he's in danger of missing Sunday's clash against the Giants. Should Jones be unable to suit up in that game, Noah Igbinoghene could see more opportunities on defense.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Recovered from groin injury
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Jones (groin) isn't listed on Washington's injury report for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Jones sustained a groin injury during Washington's Week 10 loss to the Lions, but he has recovered in time to suit up Sunday against the Dolphins in Madrid. He has started only one game in 2025 but is likely to make a second start Sunday since Marshon Lattimore (knee) and Trey Amos (lower leg) are both on IR.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Exits game with groin injury
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Jones (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Detroit.
Jones was taken to the locker room, where medical staff will evaluate his groin injury to determine whether he can return. Trey Amos (ankle) already has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game, so Antonio Hamilton, Mike Sainristil and Noah Igbinoghene will be the Commanders' top corners if Jones is not cleared to return.
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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.
