52 Christian Jones OLB

Jones (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Jones was limited at all three of Detroit's practices this week but evidently looked good enough to get cleared for game day. As a result, he'll be out there in his usual spot as a starting outside linebacker Sunday.

Jones (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Jones logged a pair of limited practices last week but ended up playing against the Football Team, although he handled a season-low 22 percent snap share on defense. Perhaps his knee injury caused the drop in usage, but his limited practice capacity to start the week bodes well for his availability in this Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

Jones (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Vikings.

Jones has logged exactly 51 percent of the defensive workload in each of the past two games, totaling eight tackles (two solo) in that stretch. He's expected to remain as the team's starting inside linebacker, however, and he'll have the tall task of slowing down Dalvin Cook.

Jones (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Saints.

Jones has played at least 63 percent of defensive snaps in every game this season and is slated for a similar role Sunday despite being banged up. His IDP outlook remains low, however, as the 29-year-old linebacker has recorded just 10 tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup through three games.

Jones (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Jones wasn't listed on the injury report until Friday when he didn't practice. It's possible his absence was simply precautionary, but his final status won't be revealed until 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If he misses any time, expect Reggie Ragland to bump into a starting outside linebacker role.

Jones (shoulder) will have significant competition in 2020 after the offseason additions of Jamie Collins and Reggie Ragland, Lindsay Miller of the Lions' official site reports.

Jones signed a two-year extension with Detroit in November, but he missed the final three games of the season and underwent right shoulder surgery in late December. The 29-year-old should enter 2020 healthy, but with Collins and Ragland now in the mix along with Jarrad Davis, Jones is far from guaranteed to retain his starting role.

Jones is facing a 2-to-4 month recovery after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder Friday, Matt Schoch of The Detroit News reports.

The 28-year-old sustained the shoulder injury during Week 14 and ended up missing the final three games of the season, but it appears he should be ready in time for training camp. Jones finished with 51 tackles (29 solo), two sacks and four passes defensed in 13 games and inked a two-year extension with the Lions in November,

Jones (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Jones was able to practice twice over the past week, albeit in a limited fashion, but he was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos. The Lions will now shut him down for the season. When Jones was active this year, he averaged 47.5 defensive snaps per game, and he finished the year with 51 tackles, two sacks and four pass breakups over 13 outings.

Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Jones got two limited practices in to start the week before sitting out Friday. Jahlani Tavai and Jalen Reeves-Maybin will get more playing time as a result.

Jones (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

The 28-year-old received the questionable tag after working as a limited practice participant this week, but he won't be suiting up Sunday. Jalen Reeves-Maybin figures to see increased defensive snaps while Jones misses his first game of the season.

Jones (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Jones put in limited practices all week and seems likely to play Sunday. The 28-year-old has yet to miss a game this year.

Jones (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Jones logged a 72-percent snap share in this past Sunday's loss to the Vikings, which is consistent with his normal usage. There doesn't appear to be any concern about his status for this Sunday's clash against Tampa Bay as long as he doesn't downgrade to a non-participant.

Jones registered 11 tackles during Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Raiders.

Fresh off signing a two-year contract extension earlier this week, Jones turned in a productive day and set a new career high in tackles as a Lion. He averaged just 4.1 tackles per game in seven prior outings, though, and Jones doesn't make rack up enough stats defending the passing game to otherwise be of fantasy utility.

Jones signed a two-year contract extension through the 2021 season with the Lions on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Jones has started all 23 games under coach Matt Patricia since joining the Lions last season and will remain in the Motor City for the next couple of years. The 28-year-old has 29 tackles (21 solo), two sacks and four passes defensed through the first seven games of 2019.

Jones (wrist) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Jones was spotted wearing a brace on his left wrist Monday, but it appears as though he's escaped without any notable injury. He's primed for his usual starting role in Detroit's linebacker corps versus Kansas City on Sunday.

Jones is wearing a brace on his left wrist Monday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Jones appears to have picked up a wrist injury of undisclosed severity during Sunday's win over the Eagles. He notched six tackles (3 solo) during the contest. Wednesday's first injury report of the week should shed some light on Jones' health, as well as his chances of suiting up Week 4 versus Kansas City.

Jones posted five solo tackles, a sack and two pass breakups in Sunday's 27-27 tie versus the Cardinals.

Jones may have improved the versatility of his game over the offseason, as he matched last year's sack total already and he only had three pass breakups in 16 games in 2018. If Jones continues these performances, he could shape up to be a solid IDP asset.

Jones (undisclosed) recorded two total tackles in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans.

Jones was nursing an undisclosed injury earlier in the offseason, but it looks like he has put whatever he was dealing with behind him after starting in Saturday's game. Jones played 20 snaps in the outing.

Jones missed Thursday's practice with an undisclosed issue, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Jones was spotted with a sleeve on his right leg Thursday, but nothing official has been reported by the team. With Jones sidelined, rookie Jahlani Tavai took linebacker reps with the first stringers in practice, along with Jarrad Davis and Devon Kennard.

Jones tallied 69 tackles, one sack, three pass breakups and one forced fumble over 16 games for the Lions in 2018.

Coming over from Chicago fresh off a 90-tackle season, Jones seemed to be a bad fit in Detroit over the first half of the season. However, the midseason acquisition of defensive tackle Damon Harrison seemed to change things for Jones, as he produced just 19 tackles in six games prior to Harrison coming to town compared to 50 in 10 games with Harrison around. With both Jones and Harrison under contract in 2019, next year it's reasonable to expect Jones to pick up where he left off -- on pace for an 80-tackle season.