Jaylon Jones - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go with injury settlement The Bears released Jones (hamstring) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Wednesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Jones was placed on injured reserve Monday with an undisclosed issue. The cornerback likely believes he can return promptly and participate in the 2026 regular season, leading to the injury settlement with the Bears. Jones is now a free agent and can sign with any franchise's 53-man roster or practice squad as soon as he is medically cleared.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Bears placed Jones (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact It is unclear when exactly Jones suffered his injury. The cornerback will now need to miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season before he is eligible to return to the Bears' active roster. With Jones absent, Clark Phillips is set to be the primary backup at outside cornerback as long as Jaylon Johnson (arm) and Tyrique Stevenson (leg) are healthy enough to start.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another Potential Bears Injury Gives Malik Muhammad Golden Opportunity at Training Camp Chicago Bears cornerback Malik Muhammad received a push during the team's latest practice of training camp after a potential injury to Jaylo...

AUGUST 7 • SI.COM

Chicago Bears re-sign Jones The Chicago Bears on Monday announced that the club has re-signed defensive back Jaylon Jones to a one-year contract.

MARCH 16 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Returning to Chicago Jones is signing a one-year contract with the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Jones entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has played all four of his pro campaigns with Chicago, though he was briefly on Arizona's roster last offseason. The Ole Miss product has played more snaps on special teams than on defense each of the past three years and figures to continue working as a depth cornerback in 2026.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Jones (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Jones missed Week 3 with the hamstring issue. He's yet to play a single defensive snap this season but has logged 39 snaps on special teams, recording three tackles.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 3 Jones (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Impact The 27-year-old from Ole Miss was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury, so it's no surprise he'll be unavailable Sunday. Jones has played strictly on special teams in Chicago this season, recording three total tackles across 39 snaps.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 3 Jones (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Bears The Bears claimed Jones off waivers from the Cardinals on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Jones spent his first three seasons in the league with the Bears but played fewer snaps each year before signing with the Cardinals in free agency. It didn't work out with the Cardinals, so now he's back with his original team. Jones adds immediate secondary depth with Jaylon Johnson (leg) nursing an injury.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears claim 2 off waivers, including former CB Jaylon Jones The Bears claimed two players off waivers Wednesday, turning to their past for one and the defensive coordinator’s past for another.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Geno Smith throws TD pass in only drive for Raiders, who fall to Cardinals 20-10

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AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits early Saturday Jones exited Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders with a head injury, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Jones went to the locker room to be examined for a concussion. He appeared in eight regular-season games for the Bears last season, making one start.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two tackles in preseason debut Jones (shoulder) recorded two solo tackles in Saturday's 20-17 win over the Chiefs.

Impact Jones signed with the Cardinals in the offseason after he underwent shoulder surgery in January, but he was able to give it a go in the team's preseason opener. The 27-year-old is expected to serve as a depth option behind Garrett Williams at slot cornerback in 2025.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Arizona Jones (shoulder) signed with the Cardinals on Thursday after going untendered by the Bears, Jess Root of the USA Today Network reports.

Impact The restricted free agent played his first three seasons with Chicago, seeing more special-teams snaps than defensive snaps in each of the last two. In 2024, Jones suffered a shoulder injury in Week 9 that forced him out for the rest of the year and eventually required surgery. He finished the season with 15 tackles (13 solo) and two pass breakups.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Recovering from shoulder surgery Jones underwent surgery to address the shoulder injury he sustained in Week 9 at Arizona, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones missed Chicago's last nine games of the season due to his shoulder issue, and there's still no concrete timetable for his return. He's in line to become a restricted free agent during the offseason.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses nine games Jones missed the last nine games of the season with a shoulder injury, and ended the year with 15 tackles in eight games played.

Impact Jones posted 47 tackles as a rookie in 2022, though he was pressed into starting duty often as the team dealt with injuries in the secondary. In the last two seasons, Jones has served as a rotational player. Of his 15 tackles this year, 10 came in the Week 6 game when he was called upon to start. The veteran will be a restricted free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Bears placed Jones (shoulder) on injured reserve Thursday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Jones was injured in last Sunday's Week 9 loss to the Cardinals and will now miss a minimum of four games. The 27-year-old defensive back has appeared in eight games this season, seeing 76 snaps on defense and another 140 on special teams. Jones has 15 tackles (13 solo) and two pass breakups.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for night Jones (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's contest with the Cardinals.

Impact Jones is officially done for the night after suffering a shoulder injury against Arizona. He'll now shift his focus to being ready to go for the team's Week 10 matchup with the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for night Jones (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's contest with the Cardinals.

Impact Jones is officially done for the night after suffering a shoulder injury against Arizona. He'll now shift his focus to being ready to go for the team's Week 10 matchup with the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Sunday Jones (shoulder) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest with the Cardinals, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Jones is likely done for the night after suffering a shoulder injury in the second half against Arizona. With Terell Smith (ankle) also ruled out, the Bears are rather thin in the secondary.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Sunday Jones (shoulder) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest with the Cardinals, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Jones is likely done for the night after suffering a shoulder injury in the second half against Arizona. With Terell Smith (ankle) also ruled out, the Bears are rather thin in the secondary.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles in victory Jones tallied 10 stops in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Jones took over a starting role with Tyrique Stevenson (calf) missing this game due to injury. When Stevenson returns, Jones will return to a depth role. Coming into this game, Jones had a total of four tackles over five games.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing Week 6 start Jones is expected to start at cornerback in Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Jones will pick up his first start since the 2022 season as he steps in as a replacement at one of the boundary corner spots for Tyrique Stevenson (calf), who is inactive. Over his five appearances on the season, Jones has tallied four tackles and two pass breakups across 104 total snaps (10 on defense, 94 on special teams).

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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