Patrick Jones II - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

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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

Panthers QB Bryce Young, winner of 3 straight starts, day to day vs. Bills with ankle injury

Bryce Young has won three consecutive starts for the first time in his NFL career

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

Panthers going for 3 wins in a row for the first time with Bryce Young as QB when they face 0-6 Jets

Bryce Young's arrival in Carolina sparked hope for the Panthers

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Vikings edge rusher to miss remainder of 2025 NFL season for Panthers Former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Patrick Jones II will miss the rest of the 2025 NFL season with the Carolina Panthers because of a back...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Locker Room Sound | Nic Scourton on stepping up as a leader Scourton spoke about losing a significant player like Patrick Jones II to injury and moving forward as a defensive unit.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Undergoing season-ending surgery Head coach Dave Canales announced Wednesday that Jones will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to a back injury that will require surgery, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official s...

Impact Jones presumably sustained the injury during the Panthers' Week 6 win over the Cowboys. He underwent imaging Monday, and the results revealed that the injury was severe enough for him to warrant season-ending surgery. The 2021 third-rounder will end the 2025 regular season with nine tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across four games. Rookie second-rounder Nic Scourton is expected to step into a more prominent role at linebacker in Jones' absence, and more rotational snaps on defense should be available for Princely Umanmielen and Thomas Incoom.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers running back Rico Dowdle says Cowboys' 32nd-ranked defense better 'buckle up' on Sunday

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle has sent a strong message to his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, after rushing for a career-best 206 yards against the Miami Dolphins on...

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Patrick Jones' pivotal sack vs. Tua Tagovailoa forces Dolphins to punt in crunch time Carolina Panthers linebacker Patrick Jones II sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and forces a Dolphins punt late in the fourth...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • NFL.COM

Bryce Young, Rico Dowdle help Panthers rally from 17 points down to beat Dolphins 27-24

Bryce Young threw a go-ahead, 4-yard touchdown pass to Mitchell Evans with 1:59 remaining, Rico Dowdle ran for 206 yards and a score, and the Carolina Panthers overcame a 17-point...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Practices fully Wednesday Jones (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Jones missed last Sunday's loss to the Patriots but appears to be on track to return to the lineup following a two-game absence. Jones has five tackles (four solo), one QB hit and one pass breakup on 90 defensive snaps this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again in Week 4 Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact The first-year Panther is now in line to miss his second consecutive game after likely sustaining a hamstring injury in Carolina's Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. While Jones remains sidelined in Week 4, expect 2025 third-round pick Princely Umanmielen to play an increased role as one of the Panthers' starting edge rushers.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 3 Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Jones logged a trio of DNPs in practice this week and will miss Sunday's divisional matchup after logging 89 percent of the defensive snaps in the Panthers' Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. Nic Scourton, DJ Johnson and Princely Umanmielen appear to be next up at edge rusher for Carolina opposite D.J. Wonnum.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Play of the Day: D.J. Wonnum interception sparks comeback With some help from Patrick Jones II on the rush, outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum pulled in an interception that sparked a rally for the Pant...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Past ankle issue Jones (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.

Impact The first-year Panther opened the team's week of practice with consecutive limited sessions due to an ankle injury. However, he upgraded to full participation Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue. Jones played 60-percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps in Week 1, recording just one total tackle. He's expected to continue starting as one of Carolina's top edge rushers as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Jones (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Jones suffered an ankle injury in the team's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars in Week 1, ultimately being forced to exit the contest early. His ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a good sign, and he'll look to log a full practice prior to Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Sound | Patrick Jones II on containing Cardinals offense Watch the Panthers' outside linebacker talk about the defense's focus on execution as they prepare to take on the Cardinals in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers' disappointing start reminiscent of last year's struggles on offense and defense

The Carolina Panthers started their season with a 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits with ankle injury Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to an ankle injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Jones has gone back to the locker room to determine the severity of the injury and whether he can return late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen are candidates to see an uptick in defensive snaps due to Jones' injury.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with ankle injury Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to an ankle injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Jones has gone back to the locker room to determine the severity of the injury and whether he can return late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Nic Scourton and Princley Umanmielen are candidates to see an uptick in defensive snaps due to Jones' injury.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers and Jaguars expect improvements from revamped defenses in season opener

The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars expect to see defensive improvements in their season opener

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Gone Fishin': Pat Jones heads to his favorite fishing hole in Blueprint Shorts Carolina Panthers linebacker Pat Jones spends a day at his favorite fishing hole in the Charlotte area in this new episode of Blueprint Shor...

JULY 10, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers Blueprint: Shorts | Pat Jones II goes fishing in the offseason Watch as Pat Jones II shares his favorite place in the world and talks fishing, football, and how both brought him to Carolina.

JULY 9, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

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