Jones (illness) was a full participant at practice Tuesday ahead of Saturday's game versus the Giants, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
After missing Minnesota's win versus Indianapolis in Week 15, Jones appears to be on track to return for Week 16. The 2021 third-rounder has tallied 19 tackles and three sacks through 13 games in 2022.
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Vikings' Patrick Jones: Out Saturday
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Jones (illness) is listed as inactive for Saturday's game against the Colts, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Jones came down with an illness Thursday, and it is bad enough to keep him sidelined against the Colts. His absence means Luiji Vilain could potentially see some extra snaps providing depth at weakside linebacker, especially if Danielle Hunter suffers any setbacks with his neck.
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Vikings' Patrick Jones: Comes down with illness
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Jones (illness) didn't practice Thursday, per the team's official site.
Jones didn't partake in any of Thursday's practice after popping up on the injury report with an illness. With Minnesota set to host the Colts on Saturday, the 6-foot-4 linebacker will now carry a questionable tag into this weekend's matchup, and his availability status could ultimately come down to a game-time decision. If Jones ends up sitting out, Luiji Vilain and D.J. Wonnum are candidates to receive added snaps behind starters Danielle Hunter (neck) and Za'Darius Smith.
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Vikings' Patrick Jones: Two sacks in larger role
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Jones had three total tackles and two sacks in Sunday's win at Miami.
Jones saw a large increase in playing time (38 snaps) on defense with D.J. Wonnum out with an illness and showed a spark in the pass rush. The 2021 third-round pick could become a bigger part of the rotation as a result.
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Vikings' Patrick Jones: Hits COVID list
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Jones was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Jones is now in danger of missing the Vikings' contest against the Packers on Sunday. If Jones is not able to clear protocols in time, Tashawn Bower will likely see a significant increase in snaps.
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Vikings' Patrick Jones: Clear of injury report
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Jones (knee) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Jones was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Cowboys but now appears to be past the knee injury. The rookie third-round pick has yet to make his NFL debut, though that could change soon with Danielle Hunter (pectoral) lost for the season.
