Jones tallied eight carries for 31 yards and caught all four targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 18-17 defeat versus Green Bay.
Jones split carries with rookie running back Kendre Miller (nine) during Alvin Kamara's final week of a three-game suspension. As a result, the 25-year-old made his biggest offensive impact for the Saints since his sophomore campaign in 2021. Jones was still limited to just 3.9 yards per carry, and he did not record a rush longer than seven yards. However, he did record three more targets than Miller, as the veteran appears to be the preferred back on third downs. Jamaal Williams (hamstring), who served as New Orleans' starting running back for the first two games of the season, was placed on injured reserve Saturday and will now be sidelined until at least Week 7. In the meantime, Jones seems set to serve the Saints' third-string running back behind Kamara and Miller.
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Saints' Tony Jones: Likely to have role in Week 3
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Jones will have a role out of the Saints backfield Sunday at Green Bay with Jamaal Williams (hamstring) ruled out for the contest, Stacey Dales of NFL Network reports.
Jones stepped in Monday in Carolina when Williams departed in the second quarter with a hamstring injury, turning 12 carries into 34 yards and two touchdowns while failing to gather in either of his targets. While 2.8 YPC is uninspiring, Jones' 5-foot-11, 224-pound stature lends itself to short-yardage and goal-line work, which yielded the aforementioned scores from two yards out on both occasions. Jones will be vying for RB reps with rookie third-round pick Kendre Miller and potentially practice-squad members Kirk Merritt and/or Jordan Mims on Sunday, but the elevated workload likely is a short-term deal considering Alvin Kamara's three-game suspension ends after this weekend.
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Saints' Tony Jones: Inked to active roster
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The Saints signed Jones from their practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.
With Alvin Kamara still serving a suspension, the Saints had only two active running backs Week 2 at Carolina. When Jamaal Williams (hamstring) departed in the second quarter, Jones and the versatile Taysom Hill combined to lead the backfield, with the former salvaging his day with two rushing touchdowns. Overall, Jones had 12 carries for just 34 yards (2.8 YPC) and didn't haul in either of his two targets. Now that he's on the active roster and because Williams may miss some time due to his injury, Jones and rookie Kendre Miller (hamstring) may be tasked with handling most of the reps out of the backfield during Sunday's contest at Green Bay.
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Saints' Tony Jones: Scores twice after Williams' injury
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Jones rushed 12 times for 34 yards and two touchdowns while failing to catch either of his two targets in Monday's 20-17 win over the Panthers.
Jones became the team's lone available running back after Jamaal Williams (hamstring) exited in the second quarter. He took advantage of the opportunity, powering in a two-yard touchdown late in the third quarter to give the Saints a 13-6 lead before adding another two-yard score in the fourth. Rookie Kendre Miller (hamstring) has yet to make his NFL debut and Alvin Kamara has one game remaining on his three-game suspension, so Jones could be the Saints' top backfield option by default Week 3 against the Packers if neither Williams nor Miller are healthy enough to play.
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Saints' Tony Jones: Could see increased usage Monday
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Jones and Jamaal Williams are New Orleans' only two active running backs ahead of Monday's game at Carolina.
With regular starter Alvin Kamara still serving a suspension and Kendre Miller (hamstring) and Kirk Merritt (coach's decision) both inactive for Week 2, Jones could be in line to see an uptick in reps against the Panthers. That said, in Week 1, the Saints only gave three carries to running backs not named Williams, so Jones may not carry much fantasy relevance despite his active status.
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Saints' Tony Jones: Active for Monday Night Football
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Jones is active for Monday's matchup against the Panthers.
Jones was elevated from the practice squad earlier in the day and will officially suit up versus Carolina. He saw just one rushing attempt in the season opener, but he's the only running back available behind Jamaal Williams on Monday.
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Tony Jones: Gets elevation to active roster
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New Orleans elevated Jones from its practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of Monday's game at Carolina.
It appears Jones is probably going to suit up for a second consecutive game Monday. He saw just one carry in Week 1, and there's not much reason to believe he'll see significantly more work in Week 2 barring an injury to starter Jamaal Williams.
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Tony Jones: Finds practice squad spot
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Jones was added to the Saints' practice squad Thursday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Jones spent the offseason and training camp in Denver but ultimately did not make it through final roster cuts. He will now work to get acclimated with the Saints' playbook. The 25-year-old spent his first two-and-a-half seasons in New Orleans before joining Seattle midway through the 2022 campaign.
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Broncos' Tony Jones: Signs with Denver
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The Broncos signed Jones to a one-year deal Thursday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
With the Broncos, Jones -- who spent time with the Saints and Seahawks last season -- is reunited with coach Sean Payton, who worked with the running back while both were with New Orleans. While Jones was limited to just 10 carries in six games last season, he could potentially carve out a third-string role in Denver behind Javonte Williams (knee) and Samaje Perine.
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Seahawks' Tony Jones: Inactive for wild-card game
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Jones is listed as inactive for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the 49ers due to a coach's decision.
Jones is the odd-man-out at running back, as Seattle will be suting up Kenneth Walker, DeeJay Dallas and Godwin Igwebuike.
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Tony Jones: Back with Seattle's practice squad
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Jones signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Monday.
The Seahawks continue to expertly maneuver Jones' roster status as the third-year back has bounced between the active roster and practice squad for most of the year. Given Kenneth Walker's numerous injuries over the past couple of weeks, it wouldn't be surprising to see Jones crack the active roster before the end of the season.
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Seahawks' Tony Jones: Let go by Seattle
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The Seahawks waived Jones on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
The Seahawks claimed Jones off waivers from the Saints back in October, but he's since been let go after failing to carve out a consistent backfield role despite numerous injuries to the position group. He'll now wait for further opportunities to compete for snaps elsewhere.
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Seahawks' Tony Jones: Timeshare on tap Sunday?
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GM John Schneider said on Seattle Sports pregame show that he expects Jones, Travis Homer and Godwin Igwebuike all to get work in the Seahawks backfield Sunday versus the Panthers with Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) inactive.
Jones has a chance to produce Week 14 with two of Seattle's top three running backs sidelined. Still, his overall stat line this season (seven carries for 14 yards, two catches for 18 yards) pales in comparison to Homer's (9-43-0 and 10-124-1, respectively). Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier Sunday that Jones could get the start over Homer, but considering Schneider's comment a timeshare may be in store for this backfield, which doesn't bode well for any of Jones, Homer or Igwebuike to put up a notable fantasy day.
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Seahawks' Tony Jones: RBs to Sit
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Jones could be looking at the featured role for the Seahawks with Kenneth Walker III (ankle), DeeJay Dallas (ankle) and Travis Homer (knee) all dealing with injuries. If all of them are out, Jones could share touches with Wayne Gallman and potentially Darwin Thompson or Godwin Igwebuike, and Jones should get the majority of work out of that group. He helped out in Week 13 against the Rams when Walker and Dallas were injured, and Jones had seven carries for 14 yards, along with two catches for 18 yards on four targets. But this is a tough matchup against the Panthers, who have allowed one running back to score a rushing touchdown since Week 6. If Jones starts for Seattle in Week 14 then I would consider him a flex, but he's only worth trusting in deeper leagues.
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Seahawks' Tony Jones: Expanded role likely awaits
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Jones and Travis Homer are both expected to take more prominent roles out of the Seattle backfield Sunday against Carolina with Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) both listed as questionable but not expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
While Homer was inactive for last week's 27-23 win over the Rams, Jones suited up for Seattle for just the third time all season as the team's third running back behind Walker and Dallas. With both Walker and Dallas suffering injuries during the contest, Jones saw his first snaps on offense for Seattle, finishing with seven carries for 14 yards and two catches for 18 yards on four targets across 23 plays. Homer returned to full practice activity Thursday and is good to go for Sunday's contest, but because Seattle has rarely used him as much more than a change-of-pace option during his time with the team, it's possible that he shares snaps out of the backfield with Jones. Though both Homer and Jones look like better fantasy options than usual because of the absences of Walker and Dallas, the uncertainty of how head coach Pete Carroll may divide up the backfield work makes it tough to bank on either player to produce a useful line. Seattle also added a third running back, Godwin Igwebuike, from the practice squad Saturday to further gum up the works.
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Seahawks' Tony Jones: Week 14 Adds (RB Preview)
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As of now, we're prioritizing Tony Jones over DeeJay Dallas, but the injury situation in Seattle is very uncertain. Neither Kenneth Walker nor Dallas has been ruled out. If Dallas starts, I'd rank him as a high-end flex, if it's Jones, he's a low-end flex. And beware if Travis Homer is cleared, he would likely dominate passing downs.
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Seahawks' Tony Jones: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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The Seahawks backfield is a mess right now with Kenneth Walker III (ankle), DeeJay Dallas (ankle) and Travis Homer (knee) all banged up. That could leave Jones in the lead role, and he's someone to add in all leagues with up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. Now, Walker could play in Week 14 against Carolina, and he would be the lead back. And if Dallas (2 percent) plays, I like him better than Jones also. But if Jones is the starter against the Panthers then he should be considered a flex option in all formats, especially with six teams on a bye.
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Seahawks' Tony Jones: Logs seven carries in relief
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Jones rushed seven times for 14 yards and caught two of four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Rams.
Jones entered the game as the No. 3 running back because Travis Homer (knee/illness) was inactive, but he was the last man standing in the backfield after Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) both exited with injuries. Head coach Pete Carroll said that both Walker and Dallas underwent MRIs and haven't been ruled out for Week 14 versus the Panthers, and he won't know Homer's status until later in the week. At 5-foot-11, 224 pounds, Jones has the frame to carry a hefty workload, but he hasn't been efficient at the NFL level with 66 rushes for 177 yards (3.9 YPC). The Seahawks would likely sign a free agent or activate Godwin Igwebuike and/or Darwin Thompson from the practice squad as depth options in the event Walker, Dallas and Homer can't go.
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Seahawks' Tony Jones: Healthy scratch Sunday
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Jones (coach's decision) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Jones signed with Seattle after being waived by the Saints on Oct. 8, though he has yet to see any action on offense with the Seahawks. The 24-year-old played 11 special-teams snaps over the past two weeks, and his next opportunity to play will come against the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 6.
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Seahawks' Tony Jones: Finds new home
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Jones was claimed off waivers from the Saints on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jones hit the waiver wire Saturday, and with Rashaad Penny suffering a season-ending ankle injury against the Saints in Week 5, the former will now provide depth at running back for the Seahawks. Jones appeared in two games for the Saints this season, recording two carries for eight yards, while also hauling in each of his two targets for 12 yards.
