Jones (hand) was a full participant at practice Monday.
It appears he has recovered enough to play after fracturing multiple fingers during the preseason. The rookie seventh-rounder could be set to make his NFL debut Thursday versus Detroit.
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Chiefs' Nic Jones: Return date unclear
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Jones, who fractured a couple of fingers in Sunday's preseason loss to the Saints, has no clear return date, John Dillon of ChiefsWire reports.
"We will see how he does," were the words of head coach Andy Reid, regarding Jones. The rookie seventh-round selection exited the game after suffering the injury and did not return. Whether Jones can practice and play through the fractured finger or needs some time off the field remains to be seen.
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Chiefs' Nic Jones: Exits game early
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Jones suffered multiple fractured fingers and left Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Saints, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
The injuries forced Jones to exit the contest early, and it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined moving forward. The cornerback was selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft and he's looking to crack the active roster in his rookie year.
The Chiefs selected Jones in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 250th overall.
Jones spent four seasons at Ball State and earned Second Team All-MAC honors in his final campaign. He showcased his ball skills, tallying 14 passes defended and two picks. As a seventh-round selection, Jones will almost certainly have a limited role in the secondary and instead aim for a job on the special teams unit.
