Jones (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
The rookie corner from Boston College has yet to play in an NFL game after sustaining an ankle injury in preseason that landed him on injured reserve. Despite limited practice sessions Wednesday and Friday, Jones will remain on IR and won't make his NFL debut in Week 16. Expect Max Melton and Kei'Trel Clark to continue serving as the Cardinals' top reserve cornerbacks until Jones returns to the field.
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Cardinals' Elijah Jones: Won't make NFL debut Week 15
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Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against New England, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
After being drafted in the third round of April's NFL Draft, Jones hurt his ankle in the preseason and has yet to make his NFL debut. He had his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 5 but hasn't been activated off injured reserve. Jones did manage to log a trio of limited practices this week, but he'll have to wait until at least Sunday, Dec. 22 against Carolina to take the field in a regular-season NFL contest for the first time.
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Cardinals' Elijah Jones: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Jones (ankle) practiced in limited fashion Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Jones has yet to play this season after injuring his heel in Arizona's final preseason contest, but he had his 21-day practice window opened last Thursday, Dec. 5. The rookie cornerback remains on injured reserve, however, as he wasn't activated ahead of this past Sunday's loss to Seattle. It's not clear if Jones will be taken off IR this week to face the Patriots on Sunday.
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Cardinals' Elijah Jones: Ruled out for Week 14
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Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Jones remains on injured reserve but was designated for return Thursday, opening his 21-day practice window. A third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Jones is still waiting to make his regular-season debut. His next chance to suit up will be next Sunday versus New England.
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Cardinals' Elijah Jones: Leaves game with ankle injury
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Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against Denver due to an ankle injury, Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Jones was getting checked out in the medical tent after injuring his ankle in the second quarter. He had two tackles before exiting Sunday's contest.
