The Giants cut Jones from their practice squad Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jones was able to find his way onto the field for the Giants as a special teams contributor during the first two weeks of the season, but now he's set to become a free agent. He hasn't handled a regular-season carry since 2019 with Houston.
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Taiwan Jones: Moves back to practice squad
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Jones reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday.
New York signed Jones to its practice squad Aug. 31 and elevated him for each of the first two weeks of the regular season. The veteran has yet to get any offensive snaps, with all of his work coming on special teams. However, the Giants lost Saquon Barkley to an ankle injury near the end of their Week 2 win over Arizona, so Jones could feasibly see some light work on offense if he's elevated again.
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Giants' Taiwan Jones: Back with active roster
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Jones was elevated to the Giants' active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Jones will be active for a second game in a row in Week 2 after playing 15 snaps on special teams last week. The 25-year-old will likely operate in a similar role in the Giants' second game while also serving as an extreme depth option behind Saquon Barkleyand others at running back.
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Taiwan Jones: Reverts to practice squad
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Jones reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday.
Jones saw all of his playing time (15 snaps) come on special teams during New York's loss to Dallas on Sunday. The 35-year-old could be called up again for his special-teams value for the team's Week 2 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Giants' Taiwan Jones: Up from practice squad
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The Giants elevated Jones from the practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
Jones signed with the Giants' practice squad Aug. 31 after he spent the last three seasons with the Bills. He could see some playing time on special teams for the season opener Sunday against the Cowboys.
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Taiwan Jones: Added to New York's practice squad
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Jones was picked up by the Giants' practice squad Thursday, Michael Elsen of the team's official site reports.
Jones spent the 2022 season on the Bills, where he played all 304 snaps on special teams. The 2011 fourth-round pick out of Eastern Washington brings plenty of experience and will be a valuable stash for the Giants should they require more special-teams experience on their active roster.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Active against Green Bay
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Jones (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Jones was a full participant during Friday's practice session after dealing with a knee injury this week, and he'll officially be able to suit up for Sunday night's matchup. The 34-year-old has yet to record a touch this season, but he remains a key special teams member.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Questionable for SNF
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Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Bills Radio Network analyst Chris Brown reports.
Jones' participation has been trending in the right direction coming out of Buffalo's Week 7 bye, as he raised his participation with each subsequent practice from unavailable to limited to full. Friday's full practice wasn't enough to get the fourth-string running back off the injury report, though.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Returning to Buffalo
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Jones agreed to terms with the Bills on Thursday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
Jones has been a key player on special teams for the Bills across the last two seasons, but he hasn't recorded any touches on the offensive side of the ball. He should play a similar role in 2022.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Will play Week 15
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Jones (knee) is active Week 15 against Carolina.
Jones was considered questionable for the contest after logging just one limited practice session this week, but he'll be able to avoid Buffalo's three-man inactive list. His role this year has been almost exclusively on special teams, however, so backfield duties will be left to Devin Singletary and Matt Breida, with Zack Moss being a healthy scratch for the contest.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Remains questionable
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Jones (knee) is questionable for Sunday against the Panthers.
Jones was able to log a limited practice Friday after not participating Wednesday or Thursday. He suffered the knee injury on punt coverage in the Bills' Week 14 loss to the Buccaneers. With only one offensive snap played on the season, his potential absence would strictly impact the Bills' special-teams unit.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Returns Sunday
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Jones (knee) has returned to the Bills' game against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Jones was injured on punt coverage early in the game. His return should be beneficial to the Bills' special-teams unit.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Questionable to return Sunday
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Jones (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Jones was slow to get up after covering a punt, but he was ultimately able to leave the field under his own power. The veteran running back has only played one offensive snap this season, so his potential absence shouldn't impact the Bills' offensive gameplan.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: No injury designation
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Jones (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Jones missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but he was a full participant the past two days. The 33-year-old has almost exclusively played special teams this season and should remain in that role Sunday.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Out sick Wednesday
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Jones missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness.
Assuming the illness is of the non-COVID variety, the special teams maven has plenty of time to get back to playable health ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. Jones has seen one snap on offense all season compared to 162 special-teams plays, so that tells you all you need to know about where his value lies for the Bills.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: No injury designation
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Jones (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Monday's game against the Titans, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Jones was held out of practice Thursday and Friday due to his hamstring injury, but he was a full participant Saturday. The 33-year-old has played exclusively on special teams this year.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Uncertain for prime time action
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Jones (hamstring) missed practice for the second straight day Friday.
Jones will likely have to practice on some level Saturday to have a chance of suiting up Monday night against the Titans. While he hasn't logged a carry over 18 regular-season games with the Bills, he's one of the better special-teams players in the league, and his potential absence would be felt there.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Active Sunday
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Jones (hamstring) is active for Sunday night's game against the Chiefs.
Jones has yet to play a snap on offense this season. The Bills will be happy to have him on special teams as usual, however.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Questionable for Sunday
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Jones (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Chiefs, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Jones hasn't had much of a role in the Bills' offense this season; however, the running back has become one of the best special teams players on Buffalo and in the entire league. Expect the veteran to see a limited role if he is able to play against the Chiefs.
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Bills' Taiwan Jones: Not practicing to start week
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Jones didn't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.
Jones doesn't have much impact in the offensive plan -- he's yet to take a snap on offense this season -- but he's one of the better special teams players in the league, and the Bills will be looking for every edge they can get in what should be a challenging contest this weekend at Kansas City.
