Patrick Jones II - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Jaelan Phillips injury is perfect audition for Patrick Jones II to justify new deal Patrick Jones II now has a golden opportunity to prove himself.

OCTOBER 24 • CATCRAVE.COM

Full practice Wednesday Jones (back) was a full participant at the Panthers' practice Wednesday.

Impact Jones was forced to miss the team's first two games of the 2026 campaign while nursing a back injury, but he now appears to be good to go ahead of Week 3. The 27-year-old will likely slot in as the team's starting weakside linebacker Sunday versus the Browns.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 2 Jones (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Jones will end up missing each of the Panthers' first two games of the regular season due to a back injury. The positive news is that he was a limited participant in all three practices during Week 2 prep, and an increase in participation would put him on track to play against the Browns on Sept. 27. Trevis Gipson and Princely Umanmielen will both see more defensive snaps for as long Jones is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Atlanta Jones (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.

Impact Jones didn't suit up for the Week 1 loss to the Bears. Although he practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week, he's in danger of missing another contest Sunday. If Jones can't get on the field against Atlanta, Princely Umanmielen and Trevis Gipson would be in line for more snaps.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Coker and More Carolina Panthers Injury Updates From Friday's Practice Report The Carolina Panthers offered up some good news on Jalen Coker, but the same cannot be said for Bobby Brown and Patrick Jones.

SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM

Patrick Jones II's recovery gains urgency for Panthers' run defense The sooner Patrick Jones II gets back, the better.

SEPTEMBER 18 • CATCRAVE.COM

Limited again Thursday Jones (back) was a limited participant at the Panthers' practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Impact Jones was unavailable for the team's Week 1 loss to the Bears while nursing a back injury, but he was able to return to practice this week. The linebacker will have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Princely Umanmielen's first start exposed why his Panthers role remains limited With Patrick Jones II nursing a back injury and Nic Scourton out for the year with a torn ACL, the Carolina Panthers gave second-year edge r...

SEPTEMBER 14 • CATCRAVE.COM

Ruled out for Week 1 Jones (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Jones has not practiced at all this week, so Friday's decision is not a surprise. The linebacker remains week-to-week with the back injury he suffered in late August. Trevis Gipson will likely start at weakside linebacker for the Panthers in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Carolina Panthers Injury Report: All But Jones Will Play on Sunday Aside from linebacker Patrick Jones II, the Panthers will be at full strength for Sunday's matchup with the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 11 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Jonathon Brooks, Patrick Jones and More Updates From Panthers' Final Week 1 Injury Report The Carolina Panthers have released their final injury report of the week, which gives us updates on Jonathon Brooks and Patrick Jones.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Unlikely to play Week 1 Jones (back) is not expected to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Bears, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones has been nursing a back injury, and he has yet to participate at practice this week. The linebacker is considered week-to-week according to head coach Dave Canales, so his status for Week 2 versus Atlanta is also in question. In his absence against Chicago, Trevis Gipson is a top candidate to draw the start at weakside linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

David Tepper Believes Bryce Young Can Still Win 'Multiple' Super Bowls For Panthers

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SEPTEMBER 9 • FOX SPORTS

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Four takeaways from Wednesday, including Princely Umanmielen knowing it's time to rise to the challenge The second-year pass-rusher will have to step to the plate with Patrick Jones II out for Week 1. After meeting the coaches challenge in trai...

SEPTEMBER 9 • PANTHERS.COM

Patrick Jones injury update leaves Panthers facing an alarming repeat Not again...

SEPTEMBER 9 • CATCRAVE.COM

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AUGUST 22 • PANTHERS.COM

Could see expanded role Jones will likely see an expanded role in the Panthers' defense following the injury to Nic Scourton (knee), Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Jones is now the No. 1 weakside linebacker on the depth chart after Scourton went down for the season with an ACL tear during the first day of training camp. The 27-year-old played in just four games for the team in 2025, logging nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed during his early-season stint in the lineup. Training camp production and additional signings could change the team's plan, but as of now it looks like Jones will need to step up for the Panthers to defend the NFC South title in 2026.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Jones could unlock the pass-rush chaos Panthers never got to unleash He could still play a big role.

JUNE 26 • CATCRAVE.COM

Fully cleared from back injury Panthers GM Dan Morgan said Tuesday that Jones (back) has been fully cleared after undergoing surgery during the season, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Signed to a two-year, $15 million deal last offseason following a breakout 2024 campaign with the Vikings, Jones appeared in just four games during his first season with Carolina. Jones will look to return to form in 2026 after he racked up a career-high 7.0 sacks across 15 games with Minnesota two seasons ago.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from surgery Jones (back) is recovering well from his herniated disk surgery and could have returned to the field this season if the Panthers had made a deeper playoff run, Mike Kaye reports.

Impact Jones has been on injured reserve since the Panthers' Week 6 win over the Cowboys. The linebacker said he felt "like I was getting real close" to an end-of-season return. Now that the Panthers have been eliminated from Super Bowl contention, Jones will have a full offseason to work back from his back injury and be ready for the 2026 season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially placed on IR Jones (back) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old's shift to IR comes as no surprise, as head coach Dave Canales told reporters Wednesday that Jones would miss the remainder of the season due to a back injury. Jones, a first-year Panther, appeared in four games and played 161 defensive snaps prior to his injury, recording nine total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended. While he's sidelined for the rest of Carolina's 2025 campaign, expect rookie Nic Scourton to step in and start at outside linebacker.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' next move after Patrick Jones II injury blow is painfully obvious More is needed, and the trade deadline is fast approaching.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • CATCRAVE.COM

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OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

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