JUSTIN JONES NEWS

Questionable to return Sunday Jones (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bengals.

Impact Jones recorded three tackles and one sack before leaving the Chargers' Week 13 contest in the second half. If he is unable to return, Breiden Fehoko will likely see increased snaps for the remainder of the contest.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers, Chargers each looking to bounce back Sunday night

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers will try to respond after poor showings last week when they meet on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Activated for Sunday's game Jones (calf) has been activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game against New England.

Impact Jones has been out since Week 1 with the issue. He'll return to his usual role in the Chargers' defensive-line rotation.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR Jones (calf) was designated to return from IR on Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact By designating Jones for return, the Chargers now have 21 days to activate him to the 53-man roster. The 25-year-old defensive lineman hasn't played since Week 1 while dealing with a calf injury, but it appears he is nearing his return to the field.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers go into bye week on down note after loss to Ravens

The good news for Brandon Staley and the Los Angeles Chargers is they go into their bye week tied for the AFC West lead at 4-2

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands on IR The Chargers placed Jones (calf) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Jones hasn't suited up since Week 1 and will miss at least the next three weeks after the move to IR. Christian Covington will likely continue to play a more prominent role during Jones' absence.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Jones (calf) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Raiders, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Jones will be unavailable for a third consecutive game as he continues to recover from a calf injury that he sustained in the season opener. Christian Covington will likely see additional playing time once again Monday.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers rally to beat turnover-prone Chiefs 30-24 in KC

Justin Herbert’s touchdown toss to Mike Williams with 32 seconds to go lifted the Los Angeles Chargers to a 30-24 victory over the Chiefs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Chargers DL Justin Jones out of lineup for 2nd straight game

Chargers defensive lineman Justin Jones will miss his second straight game after being downgraded to out for Sunday’s game at Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Chargers' rookie CB Samuel Jr. makes quick adjustment to NFL

Asante Samuel Jr. is quickly showing that being a starting cornerback as a rookie isn’t too big for him

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Chargers, Chiefs trying to stay out of AFC West cellar

After the Chargers lost a heartbreaker to the Cowboys last weekend, and the Chiefs fumbled away a win in Baltimore on Sunday night, the longtime rivals find themselves in the most...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Sits out practice Jones (calf) didn't participate at Wednesday's practice, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Jones picked up the calf injury during the season opener and was inactive Week 2, and he's not practicing again to start this week. The 25-year-old likely will need to practice in some capacity the next two days to have a chance of suiting up Sunday at Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert, Chargers continue to have struggles in red zone

Justin Herbert has mostly picked up from where he left off last season when he was the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

New coaching staff but same old problems for the Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers have a new coaching staff but many of the same problems that plagued them under previous regimes cropped up again in their 20-17 loss the Dallas Cowboys

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Jones (calf) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Cowboys, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Jones didn't practice this week due to his calf injury, so it isn't very surprising to see him ruled out against Dallas. Christian Covington will likely take on a starting role in Jones' absence.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Cowboys-Chargers make NFL 14-11 halftime history

The NFL has the first 14-11 halftime score in its 102 seasons

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Deemed doubtful Jones is listed as doubtful for Sunday's Week 2 matchup with the Cowboys.

Impact Jones was unable to practice all week, so his doubtful designation is seemingly optimistic at this point. If he does indeed end up getting ruled out, Christian Covington would presumably be next in line to start opposite Jerry Tillery at defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' WR Williams looking to continue momentum Sunday

Mike Williams has been mainly used as the Los Angeles Chargers' deep threat the past two seasons, but after last week’s opener, the fifth-year wide receiver might be used on a vari...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

A Conversation With: Justin Jones The defensive tackle discusses the new defensive scheme and how he’s fitting into it, what it’s like being a first-time dad, and more.

JULY 6, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers active defensive linemen Ingram, Jones off IR

The Los Angeles Chargers activated defensive end Melvin Ingram and Justin Jones from the injured reserve/designated to return list on Saturday

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Moves off IR list Jones (shoulder) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Jones joins Melvin Ingram (knee) as the defensive-line cavalry returns just in time for the Chargers. Expect both Jones and Ingram to take over their customary starting spots in preparation to stop dangerous runner James Robinson.

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

May return Week 7 Coach Anthony Lynn said Jones (shoulder) could be activated from IR on Saturday, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact In order to play Sunday against the Jaguars, Jones would need to be activated Saturday. The third-year defensive tackle started the first two games of the year before suffering this shoulder injury, so he'd likely start again if he's able to return Sunday.

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' defense looks to get back on track vs. Jaguars

Gus Bradley has tried to be more aggressive in his strategy as Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator, but it has come at a cost

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Chargers rested but still banged up coming off bye week

Anthony Lynn and the Los Angeles Chargers are rested and ready to go after their bye week

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Nearing return from IR Jones (shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Jones landed on injured reserve in late September with the shoulder injury, but he'll return to practice this week. The 23-year-old has could be ready to rejoin the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars if he illustrates he's ready at practice this week.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE