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• Broncos' D.J. Jones: Concludes second season in Denver

  02/13/2024 • By RotoWire

  Jones recorded 46 tackles (30 solo), including two sacks, with three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries while playing 16 games during the 2023 season. Jones showed improvement in his second campaign with the Broncos, recording 12 more tackles than he did in 2022 while making more game-changing plays. The veteran nose tackle's three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries were both career highs. Jones is heading into the final season of his three-year deal with Denver, so the 29-year-old will look to build off his solid performance this season heading into a contract year.

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• Broncos' D.J. Jones: Won't return versus Jets

  10/08/2023 • By RotoWire

  Jones (knee) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Jets, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. Jones will remain sidelined after he exited with a knee injury during the third quarter. The 28-year-old nose tackle tallied 10 tackles coming into Week 5, and he will now have four days to recover before Denver takes on the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.

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• Broncos' D.J. Jones: Sees limited action Saturday

  08/21/2023 • By RotoWire

  Jones assisted on one tackle in Saturday's 21-20 preseason loss to the 49ers. Jones suffered a concussion in Denver's first preseason contest against Arizona, but the veteran was able to clear protocol in time to garner active status for Saturday's tilt in San Francisco. The 28-year-old nose tackle should continue to play a significant role on the Broncos' interior defensive line in 2023.

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• Broncos' D.J. Jones: Back at practice

  06/01/2023 • By RotoWire

  Jones (knee) was able to participate at the Broncos' practice Thursday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. Jones has been dealing with a knee injury as the Broncos have been ramping up their offseason program in recent weeks, but it appears the nose tackle is good to go moving forward. Jones is expected to be a staple on Denver's interior defensive line in his second year with the franchise. He recorded 34 tackles, including two sacks, while deflecting a career-high six passes over 15 games last season.

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• Broncos' D.J. Jones: Sidelined on New Year's Day

  01/01/2023 • By RotoWire

  Jones (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Jones will now miss his first matchup of the 2022-23 campaign as a result of the knee injury. In his absence, Mike Purcell should handle a larger role at nose tackle this weekend, while Eyioma Uwazurike is slated to receive more rotational snaps on Denver's defensive line.

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