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
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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
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Jones (groin/suspension) was able to practice Tuesday, giving him a chance to play in the 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
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Coach Mike McCarthy said 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
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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
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Coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday that 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 Cowboys' backfield at training camp.
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Cowboys' Ronald Jones: Dealing with groin injury
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Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that 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
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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 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
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The NFL suspended 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 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
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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 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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Cowboys' Ronald Jones: Latches on with Dallas
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The Cowboys signed Jones to a one-year deal Tuesday, ESPN's Todd Archer reports.
Following four years in Tampa Bay, Jones spent last season with Kansas City, rushing just 17 times for 70 yards and one touchdown as a deep reserve who was inactive from Weeks 1-11 before getting some run in the team's Week 18 finale. Jones will compete for a job behind Tony Pollard this summer.
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Chiefs' Ronald Jones: Minimal impact in 2022
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Jones rushed 17 times for 70 yards and a touchdown and reeled in his lone target for another 22 yards over six games during the 2022 regular season.
Jones joined the Chiefs after his rookie contract expired with the Buccaneers following 2021, and he was unable to claim a sizable role after signing with Kansas City. Jones was on just a one-year deal, so he'll head into the offseason set to hit free agency again.
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Chiefs' Ronald Jones: Paces KC in carries
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Jones rushed the ball 10 times for 45 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 31-13 win over the Raiders.
Jones saw his heaviest involvement in the Kansas City offense of the season, as he out-carried both Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco. He was fairly efficient with his opportunity, highlighted by a long gain of 13 yards. Jones also found the end zone for the first time this season as he tallied a two-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. With Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) looking likely to return for the postseason, Jones could find himself as a healthy scratch moving forward.
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Chiefs' Ronald Jones: Not involved versus Bengals
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Jones had zero carries during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Bengals.
Jones made his mark on the box score in Week 12 but didn't enjoy similar involvement Sunday, logging just three total snaps. Both Jerick McKinnon (26 snaps) and Isiah Pacheco (25 snaps) are ahead of Jones in the pecking order, so there's not much upside at this point.
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Chiefs' Ronald Jones: Joins backfield rotation
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Jones compiled four rushes for 12 yards and caught his only target for 22 yards during Sunday's 26-10 win versus the Rams.
Jones hadn't appeared in a game all season but looks set to join the mix with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) on injured reserve. He can be a factor both as a runner, and a receiver and likely slots in as the direct backup to Isiah Pacheco, while Jerick McKinnon serves as the Chiefs' primary receiving back.
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Chiefs' Ronald Jones: Suits up Sunday
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Jones is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Jones had been the odd man out in Kansas City's backfield, but with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) now on IR, Jones will rejoin the team's backfield mix Sunday. Until or unless Isiah Pacheco and/or Jerick McKinnon miss any time, however, Jones doesn't have a path to steady volume.
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Chiefs' Ronald Jones: Could make season debut vs. Rams
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Coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Jones has a "legitimate chance" to suit up Sunday versus the Rams, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Jones has been a healthy scratch the entire regular season, but with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) now headed to injured reserve, Jones could finally get a chance to suit up for Kansas City. In the event that Jones is active Week 12, he'll serve in a depth role behind Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon.
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Chiefs' Ronald Jones: Inactive again
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Jones is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Jones remains the odd man out in Kansas City's backfield for now. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon are slated to handle the team's Week 6 RB duties versus Buffalo.
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Chiefs' Ronald Jones: Healthy scratch again
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Jones (coach's decision) was ruled inactive ahead of Monday's game against the Raiders.
Jones will be a healthy scratch for the second game in a row after recovering from an illness ahead of last week's win over Tampa Bay. As a result, 25-year-old will have to wait until at least Week 6 to make his 2022 debut.
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Chiefs' Ronald Jones: Won't suit up Sunday
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Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Jones dealt with an illness ahead of Sunday's matchup but was a full participant during Friday's practice session. However, he'll be a healthy scratch for the primetime tilt against Tampa Bay.
