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Ronald Jones: Reinstated, then released
Ronald Jones was reinstated from suspension Monday before his contract was terminated by Dallas, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.Jones would have been eligible to join Dallas' active roster after completing a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, but the Cowboys elected to release him instead. It's possible that the veteran running back joins the team's practice squad, or he could look for an opportunity elsewhere.
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Ronald Jones: Time in Dallas ends
Ronald Jones was released by the Cowboys on Monday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Jones never played for Dallas, as he was suspended for the first two weeks of the season due to violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drugs policy and dealt with a groin injury during camp. The veteran back was expected to compete for snaps behind starter Tony Pollard this season, but he'll now have to find a new opportunity if he's going to play in 2023.
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Cowboys' Ronald Jones: Back at practice
Ronald Jones (groin/suspension) was able to practice Tuesday, giving him a chance to play in the Dallas Cowboys' final preseason game Saturday versus the Raiders, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.The running back is already slated to miss the first two games of the regular season while serving a suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drugs policy, but Jones has also been sidelined in camp and the preseason due to a groin injury. In his absence, Deuce Vaughn and Rico Dowdle have impressed and risen up the depth chart. If Jones can get back up to speed this week and suit up Saturday against the Raiders, he would at least get his own chance to make his case for backup snaps behind Tony Pollard once his suspension is up.
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Cowboys' Ronald Jones: Could return this week
Coach Mike McCarthy said Ronald Jones (groin/suspension) will be "challenged" to return this week in time for Dallas' third preseason game, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Jones is suspended for the first two games of the regular season and has missed the first two preseason contests with a groin injury suffered on Aug. 7. The veteran is competing for snaps behind Tony Pollard with Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn and Malik Davis.
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Cowboys' Ronald Jones: Not in uniform Saturday
Ronald Jones (groin/suspension) isn't in uniform ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.Jones is slated to miss the first two regular-season games of 2023 due to a violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, but he's also suffered a groin injury during training camp, which will keep him sidelined for Dallas' preseason opener. With Ezekiel Elliott no longer in the picture, Tony Pollard is slated for a full-time role, but behind him, there appears to be an open competition for snaps between Jones, Malik Davis, rookie Deuce Vaughn and Rico Dowdle.
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Cowboys' Ronald Jones: In line to sit Saturday
Coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday that Ronald Jones (groin/suspension) is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.Already poised to miss the first two games of the season due to a violation of the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances, Jones now is dealing with a groin issue that kept him off the practice field Tuesday. It's unclear exactly how much time he'll need to recover, but per McCarthy's comment, he likely won't mix into drills again until next week, at the earliest. With Tony Pollard away from the team tending to a personal matter, Malik Davis, rookie Deuce Vaughn, Rico Dowdle and undrafted fullback Hunter Luepke will man the Dallas Cowboys' backfield at training camp.
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Cowboys' Ronald Jones: Dealing with groin injury
Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Ronald Jones (groin/suspension) will miss some time at practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Jones, who was recently suspended two games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances, will also now miss time in training camp due to a groin injury. If Jones' health concern impacts his availability for preseason action, beginning with Saturday's upcoming match against the Jaguars, it could give Malik Davis an easier path to securing the No. 2 role behind Tony Pollard.
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Cowboys' Ronald Jones: Cites health issues for suspension
Ronald Jones said Tuesday that his performance-enhancing drugs violation was due to heart medication he's been taking since he entered the league, and that the NFL rejected an appeal of his two-game suspension, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. "We tried to appeal. I asked for a re-test, sample my blood, my health concerns and they didn't really look at it," Jones said. "My family suffers from heart disease. I just want to clear my name in terms of I'm not cheating the game of football. It's literally a prescription medicine."Jones will still be able to practice with the Dallas Cowboys during training camp and the preseason ahead of missing the first two weeks of the regular season, but Malik Davis is now expected to get the first crack at securing the No. 2 spot on the backfield depth chart behind Tony Pollard.
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Cowboys' Ronald Jones: Suspended for violating PED policy
The NFL suspended Ronald Jones on Monday for the first two games of the 2023 regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance enchancing substances, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.Jones still will be eligible to participate in training camp and preseason games, but the Dallas Cowboys presumably won't give him as many looks in practice if he isn't going to be part of the game plan to begin the regular season. If that's the case, Malik Davis, who signed with Dallas as a UDFA last year, rookie sixth-round pick Deuce Vaughn and third-year back Rico Dowdle, who mainly played special teams last season, would be candidates for increased snaps behind Tony Pollard during Jones' absence.
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Cowboys' Ronald Jones: Suspended for two games
Ronald Jones has been suspended for the first two games of the 2023 regular season, Field Yates of ESPN reports.It's unclear why Jones was suspended or who suspended him between the NFL and the Dallas Cowboys, but either way, he won't be eligible to play until Week 3. This should open up more snaps for Malik Davis and rookie Deuce Vaughn, who are both vying for a backup job behind Tony Pollard.
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