JANUARY 18, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
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Saints-Buccaneers inactives: Ronald Jones in, Taysom Hill, Latavius Murray out The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be entering the game healthy. The New Orleans Saints will not. Health in the postseason matters more than som...
Available Sunday Jones (quadriceps) is listed as active for Sunday's divisional-round game against New Orleans.
Impact Despite being inactive in the wild-card round at Washington, Jones didn't play after tweaking his quadriceps in pregame warmups. He proceeded to log limited sessions Thursday and Friday, setting himself up to return to the field this weekend. It remains to be seen how the backfield reps will be allotted between Jones, Leonard Fournette and LeSean McCoy with Ke'Shawn Vaughn a healthy scratch.
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May be game-time call Sunday Jones (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional-round game in New Orleans, is being treated as a game-day decision, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Jones was active for last weekend's win over Washington in the wild-card round, but he didn't play any snaps in the contest after tweaking his quad in pregame warmups. Expect reporters on the scene in New Orleans to keep a closer eye on Jones during warmups ahead of Sunday's 6:40 p.m. ET kickoff to get a better sense of his availability, but at this stage, Rapoport relays that the running back has a "good shot" to play. Though listed as questionable, Jones seemingly improved his odds of gaining clearance by taking part in a walk-through session Saturday. He'll go through another workout Sunday before the Buccaneers likely decide on his status, with an update on Jones expected to arrive no later than 5:10 p.m. ET, when the team releases its inactive list.
JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Officially listed as questionable Jones (quad/finger) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against New Orleans after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday, Jenna Laine of ES...
Impact Coach Bruce Arians previously noted that Jones will be a game-time decision for the contest, while relaying Friday that regardless of whether Jones ends up playing Sunday, Leonard Fournette -- who turned in a strong performance in the team's wild-card win over Washington this past Saturday -- will get the start at running back. That said, Arians added that if Jones is "full-speed" by game-time, he'd get "his normal reps."
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Game-day call Coach Bruce Arians noted Friday that Jones (quad) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's divisional-round playoff game at New Orleans, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times report...
Impact With that in mind, Jones seems like to be officially listed as questionable for the contest. Either way, however, Leonard Fournette will be the Buccaneers' starting running back Sunday following his strong performance in the team's wild-card win over Washington this past Saturday.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in return to practice Jones (quad/finger) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Given what happened last week -- when he was active but didn't play any snaps -- fantasy managers will feel a whole lot better if Jones is able to upgrade to full participation Friday. Barring that development, he appears to be headed for a 'questionable' designation ahead of the Bucs' playoff matchup with New Orleans on Sunday. The team has Leonard Fournette on hand to fill in as the lead runner against a stout New Orleans run defense if Jones is limited or out this weekend.
JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Jones (quadriceps) is practicing Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Between thumb surgery, a stint on the COVID-19 list and now a quad injury, Jones has played in just one game since Week 14. He was technically active for the wild-card win over Washington, but the Bucs decided he wasn't healthy enough to actually play. After missing practice Wednesday, the running back returned to the field Thursday morning, hoping to prove his health before Sunday's game in New Orleans. If Jones can't go, Leonard Fournette will step up to the lead role again.
JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Wednesday's practice Jones (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday.
Impact Jones didn't handle a single snap during Tampa Bay's wild-card win over Washington despite being active. Though he'll have two more chances to resume practicing, Jones' workload could end up difficult to prognosticate unless clarity is offered by coach Bruce Arians or the extent of the 23-year-old's participation. Leonard Fournette ran for 93 yards on 19 carries versus Washington, and he'd be the clear favorite to lead the Buccaneers' backfield in New Orleans on Sunday if Jones is sidelined or limited.
JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not seen at practice Jones (quadriceps) didn't participate in the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Though he was active for Tampa's win over Washington in the wild-card round, Jones didn't actually take any snaps in the game. His absence Wednesday isn't a great sign, but he still has two more chances to get on the practice field before the end of the week. If Jones is out or limited again, Leonard Fournette would be a clear favorite to lead the Tampa backfield Sunday evening in New Orleans.
JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Status up in air for Saints game Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that the availability of Jones (quadriceps) is "a wait-and-see situation," Sara Walsh of NFL Network reports.
Impact Arians said that Jones felt healthier last Thursday and Friday, but a setback related to soreness Saturday caused him to miss the Buccaneers' wild-card win over Washington, despite being active, per James Palmer of NFL Network. Leonard Fournette operated as Tampa Bay's clear top back versus the Football Team with Jones sidelined, while Ke'Shawn Vaughn handled change-of-pace duties.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with quad contusion Ian Rapoport of NFL Network indicates that a quad issue Jones practiced through this past week flared up before Saturday's playoff win over Washington.
Impact Per the report, Jones' quad contusion "swelled on him" and the running back had difficulty getting loose as game-time approached. Jones' status is therefore worth monitoring as the Bucs prepare for their next postseason contest. With Jones not recording any snaps Saturday, Leonard Fournette led the team's rushing attack, while Ke'Shawn Vaughn worked in a reserve/change-of-pace role.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injury occurred before game Jones suffered a quad injury during pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's wild-card matchup against Washington, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Jones never did take the field for Saturday's wild-card game. Leonard Fournette figures to command the starter's workload while rookie Ke'Shawn Vaughn rotates in as a change-of-pace back.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves with quad injury Jones was forced out of Saturday's wild-card game against Washington with a quad injury, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Jones suffered the injury in the first quarter before receiving his first touch. Unless he can return, Leonard Fournette and Ke'Shawn Vaughn are the only remaining running backs for Tampa Bay.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets into end zone in return Jones rushed 12 times for 78 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 44-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Impact Making his return from a two-game absence as a result of a finger injury and stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jones was efficient with his modest number of opportunities. The third-year back's long run of the day went for just 16 yards, so he consistently gained positive yardage versus a Falcons defense that had been stingy against the run all season. Jones' lack of passing game work was a disappointment, but now that he garnered some game action prior to the end of the regular season, the USC product should be ready for a full workload in a first-round playoff matchup against either the Giants or Washington next weekend.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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May be headed for big workload Head coach Bruce Arians said he wants to give Jones "a ton of work" in Sunday's game against the Falcons, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official website reports.
Impact Jones had finger surgery after Tampa's Week 14 contest and was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list shortly thereafter. He's now set to return from a two-game absence, though his pass-catching ability could be impacted by a brace that covers two fingers on his left hand, according to Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site. Regardless, Jones is poised to step back in as the Bucs' lead runner, needing exactly 100 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for the season.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Puts in full practice Thursday Jones (finger) practiced fully Thursday.
Impact After surgery on his left pinky finger and a two-week stay on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jones has got up to speed quickly, increasing his activity enough to go from limited Wednesday to uncapped in drills one day later. Backup running back Leonard Fournette (abdomen) remained limited Thursday, but he may not be a threat to Jones' playing time after being a healthy scratch in his last appearance Week 14. In his 13 outings this season, Jones is averaging 16 touches for 81.9 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring seven TDs.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in return to practice Jones (finger) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Impact Per Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, head coach Bruce Arians said that Jones "caught the ball OK" in his return from a two-week stay on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Jones' surgically-repaired left pinkie finger still seems to be bothering him, which isn't shocking given that he's two weeks removed from a procedure to insert a pin in the appendage. Fellow running back Leonard Fournette also was limited by an abdominal issue, so the state of Tampa Bay's backfield will be one to monitor as this weekend's matchup with the Falcons draws closer.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Head coach Bruce Arians said Jones (finger) "looked good" while catching passes and taking part in other drills during Wednesday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official...
Impact While he returns from the team after two weeks on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jones is also looking to prove that his surgically repaired left finger isn't a hindrance. It'll be interesting to see if he's listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice report, which would clear the way for Jones to reclaim his usual No. 1 role out of the Tampa Bay backfield Sunday against the Falcons.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Taken off COVID-19 list The Buccaneers activated Jones (finger) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Jones emerged from a Week 14 win against the Vikings with a broken left pinky finger. He underwent surgery on Dec. 15 to place a pin in the appendage, and one day later the Bucs placed him on the COVID-19 list. The team never revealed whether or not Jones tested positive for the virus, but after two weeks away from the team he's poised to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Falcons. After splitting the backfield touches between Ke'Shawn Vaughn (18), Leonard Fournette (14) and LeSean McCoy (four) during his absence, Jones could return to his usual role as Tampa Bay's primary back, which has amounted to 16 touches per game this season.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hopeful for Week 17 Arians said Monday that he's "hopeful" Jones (finger) will come off the reserve/COVID-19 list and suit up against the Falcons in Week 17, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones will have to clear all necessary protocols relating to COVID-19 before returning to Tampa Bay's facilities, at which point he'll be able to test out his fractured left pinky finger. As such, Jones will have to overcome a number of hurdles before garnering full clearance, but it appears as though he's trending toward a Week 17 return. Arians said he hopes to get the second-year running back "prepared for (the) playoffs."
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out for Week 16 Head coach Bruce Arians confirmed Thursday that Jones (finger, reserve/COVID-19 list) won't play in the Buccaneers' Week 16 game against the Lions, Greg Auman of The Athletic repor...
Impact Jones hasn't practiced since undergoing surgery Dec. 15 to repair a fractured left pinkie finger. He was then placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list a day later, and at this point, it's uncertain how close he might be to clearing all health-related protocols to rejoin the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay should provide another update on Jones' status early next week, but for now, the team will roll with Leonard Fournette as its lead back for a second straight game, with LeSean McCoy and Ke'Shawn Vaughn serving as depth options.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
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