Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's wild-card contest against the Rams, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports. Jones hurt his knee in Week 17 against Green Bay and didn't suit up for Minnesota's regular-season finale against Detroit. He didn't practice at all this week, so it doesn't appear he was close to being available for Monday's wild-card game. Dallas Turner may get more defensive snaps than usual with Jones sidelined.
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Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
9/29/1998 (26)
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6'4", 259 lbs
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2021: Rd 3; Pk (MIN)
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Yokosuka,, JPN
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OLB
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Pittsburgh
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4 seasons
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Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's wild-card contest against the Rams, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports. Jones hurt his knee in Week 17 against Green Bay and didn't suit up for Minnesota's regular-season finale against Detroit. He didn't practice at all this week, so it doesn't appear he was close to being available for Monday's wild-card game. Dallas Turner may get more defensive snaps than usual with Jones sidelined.
Jones (knee) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report. Jones has not been able to practice or play since suffering a knee injury during the Vikings' Week 17 win over the Packers. He'll have two more chances to practice this week and progress in his recovery before Monday's NFC wild-card game against the Rams. Dallas Turner would be in line to see a heavier workload alongside starting edge rushers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel if Jones were unable to play Monday.
Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Lions. Jones didn't practice at all this week after he was injured in last Sunday's win over the Packers. With Jones out against Detroit, Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner and Jihad Ward should get the lion's share of the snaps off the edge for Minnesota. Jones finishes the regular season with a career-high 39 tackles (19 solo), including 7.0 sacks, after he recored a total of 5.0 sacks across his first three NFL seasons. The Vikings are playing for the NFC's No. 1 seed a a first-round playoff bye Sunday night, which could buy Jones a couple more weeks to rest his injured knee.
Jones (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Jones injured his right knee in the first half of this past Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers. There is optimism that Jones could play in the Vikings' regular-season finale against the Lions this Sunday, but the 2021 third-round pick would have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that the Vikings got "really positive" news on Jones' knee injury, and the third-year linebacker has a chance to be cleared to play against the Lions in Week 18, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Jones left in the first half of Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers due to a right knee injury and did not return. Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune initially reported after Sunday's game that Jones was expected to miss time, but it appears the 2021 third-round pick has a chance to play in the Vikings' regular-season finale to determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC heading into the postseason. Dallas Turner and Bo Richter would be in line to see more rotational snaps at linebacker behind starters Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard if Jones isn't cleared to play in Week 18.
Jones (knee) is expected to miss additional time with the right knee injury he suffered in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Jones sustained a blow to the knee in the first half of the team's Week 17 win, which will now cause him to "miss a little bit of time," according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. In his absence, Dallas Turner and Bo Richter are a pair of candidates to see an increase in workload at linebacker. Minnesota will square off with the Lions in Week 18 with an opportunity to secure the NFC North title and the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC postseason picture.
Jones (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Jones injured his knee in the first half of Sunday's NFC North clash, and it is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the game. With Jones' day done, Dallas Turner and Bo Richter will see more rotational snaps at linebacker behind Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel.
Jones (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports. Jones was on the receiving end of a low block from Packers' tight end Tucker Kraft. Jones was able to walk off the field under his own power but will be evaluated by trainers on the sidelines. Dallas Turner and Bo Richter are in line to see more rotational snaps at linebacker for as long as Jones is out of the game.
Jones (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks. Jones upgraded to a full session Friday after beginning the Vikings' week of practice with consecutive limited outings, indicating that he's ready to play in Sunday's contest. The 26-year-old pass rusher has recorded 7.0 sacks and one forced fumble in 13 games this season and is expected to cause problems for a struggling Seahawks offensive line in Week 16.