JUSTIN JONES NEWS

Placed on IR with knee injury The Cardinals placed Jones on injured reserve Thursday due to a knee injury, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jones suffered a season-ending triceps injury in Week 3 of the 2024 season, and while he's fully recovered from that injury, he's now working through a knee issue that kept him sidelined for most of training camp. The 2018 third-rounder will be required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season, making Week 5 against the Titans on Sunday, Oct. 5 the earliest he can play.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back with the team Jones is participating in OTAs after suffering a season-ending triceps injury in September of last year, Jess Root of USA Today reports.

Impact The defensive end started all three games he played in last season after signing a three-year, $30.1-million free-agent deal with the Cardinals in March of 2024. Altogether, he has started 74 of the 90 games he's played in across a seven-year career with the Chargers, Bears and Cardinals. At defensive end, Arizona has Josh Sweat, who signed a four-year, $76.4-million deal with the team in March, and Darius Robinson, a 2024 first-round pick who only played in six games as a rookie due to a calf issue, but Jones should be in the mix for a leading role again.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Jones (triceps) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Jones' injury is of the season-ending variety, according to Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site. His absence will be a blow to Arizona's defensive front, and lead to extra opportunities for Dante Stills and Victor Dimukeje moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day with triceps injury Jones exited Sunday's game against the Lions with a triceps injury and will not return.

Impact Prior to leaving, Jones recorded one tackles (one solo) and entered Week 3 with three tackles (two solo) and one fumble recovery. His absence opens more playing time for Dante Stills up front for Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signing with Arizona Jones is slated to sign a three-year, $30.1 million deal with the Cardinals on Wednesday, Peter Schrager of NFL Network reports.

Impact The contract will include $19.75 million in guaranteed money, per Schrager. Jones recorded career highs in solo tackles (29), sacks (4.5) and passes defensed (four) in 2023 with the Bears. The sixth-year pro also played more than 700 defensive snaps for the second straight season.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive Line Reportedly Addressed With Free Agents Bilal Nichols, Justin Jones Unit had been priority headed into offseason

MARCH 11, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Why Justin Jones Rates as Toughest Bears Free Agency Call Bears 2024 Free Agent Projections: Justin Jones improved greatly at three technique defensive tackle but is this enough?

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Patrick Mahomes headlines list of nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award

Two-time league MVP Patrick Mahomes headlines the list of 32 players chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Collects second sack of season Jones tallied four tackles and a sack in the Bears' 16-13 win over the Panthers on Thursday.

Impact Jones has posted between two and four tackles in seven of 10 games while adding two sacks on the season. He remains a steady floor play at defensive tackle in IDP leagues.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jones swallows up Bryce Young for third-down sack Chicago Bears defensive lineman Justin Jones swallows up Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young for a third-down sack.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • NFL.COM

Packers-Bears rivalry has a new look this week

Sunday's tussle between the Packers and Bears is one of Week 1's most watchable games, resuming "the best rivalry in football."

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

What Bears Big Guys See in Rookie Gervon Dexter Jr. Tracking the Bears at Camp: Rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Jr. has made his skills apparent to veteran Justin Jones.

JULY 31, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Bears training camp preview: Justin Fields' command of offense; how well will OL play?

Will Justin Fields demonstrate command of the Bears offense in Year 3? How's his chemistry with DJ Moore? How good can the offensive line be...

JULY 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

The Chicago Bears have bought in. Justin Jones' comments are just the latest clue

The Chicago Bears aren't underdogs anymore. Players have bought in to the organization's vision and believe they're ready to win.

JUNE 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Bears DT Justin Jones rips 'obnoxious' Packers fans in hilarious rant

Justin Jones made it clear there's no love lost between he and fans of the archrival Packers, claiming that “half of them don't even know fo...

JUNE 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Bears Coaches Cited for Lack of Communication Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones said players let coaches know at exit meetings about the need for better communication.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Best season of career Jones tallied three tackles in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with 52 tackles, three sacks and a fumble recovery over 17 games played.

Impact After playing his first four years with the Chargers, Jones posted the highest tackle total of his career, averaging three per contest. He also tied his career high in sacks with three. He averaged over 40 snaps per game as a lead defensive tackle in a rotation, and he should retain that role going forward. He's under contract with the team through the 2023 season.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts third sack of season Jones tallied a sack and six tackles in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Jones posted more than three tackles for the second time since Week 4 while getting back in the sack column for the first time since Week 5. He'll remain a volatile IDP option in Week 18 against the Vikings.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Packers Fans Struck a Raw Nerve with Justin Jones Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones is still seething about the chants of Packers fans in Week 2 at Lambeau Field.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Packers Fans Struck a Raw Nerve with Justin Jones Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones is still seething about the chants of Packers fans in Week 2 at Lambeau Field.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Efficient 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive for... - The Athletic Efficient 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive for the Falcons. They had only one third down, and Justin Jones jumped offside. Mariota was 4-of-...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Young Bears stepping up; Aaron Rodgers doubles down: NFC North notes

The Chicago Bears defense was great Monday, and it was due largely to new players; what did Aaron Rodgers say about his teammates this time?

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Bears' Justin Jones trolls Patriots with 'Deflategate' tweet after Chicago's 'Monday Night Football' win Justin Jones was focused on Deflategate both going into and coming out of the Bears' "Monday Night Football" win over the Patriots.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Second sack of season Jones tallied a sack and a tackle in the Bears' 29-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Jones has been an inconsistent fantasy option this season. He has three games with three tackles or fewer along with two games with six or more stops. However, he's notched sacks in two of the last three games, and if he can keep getting to the quarterback, he'll increase his overall upside.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation for Week 5 Jones doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Vikings.

Impact Jones landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a hip injury. However, he returned to full participation Friday and will be good to go for Week 5. The 2018 third-round pick has played over 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps in each of the first four games of the season, totaling 19 tackles and one sack.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE