Jones (ankle) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jones appears to have picked up an ankle injury during the preseason and he'll now be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The offensive tackle is first eligible to return in Week 5 against the 49ers on Oct. 6.
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Cardinals' Christian Jones: Selected by Arizona
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The Cardinals selected Jones in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 162nd overall.
Jones boasts a wealth of experience, as he was impressively a four-year starter with Texas and is renowned for his ability as a run blocker. He has experience at both left and right tackle -- he most recently played on the right side -- so he could settle nicely into a swing role. Despite being a late-round pick, Jones should have a good chance of immediately sticking on Arizona's roster.
