Jones (hamstring) was activated from the injured reserve list Saturday and will play in Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
The Texas A&M product was a full practice participant throughout the week and now appears set to return Sunday after missing the Colts' last seven games due to a hamstring injury. With Jones back to full health, he's likely to operate as one of Indianapolis' top boundary corners in Week 9.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Not expected to play
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Jones (groin) is not expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Jones has been sidelined since going down with the groin injury in Week 1. Mekhi Blackmon and Cameron Mitchell handled outside cornerback duties with Kenny Moore covering the slot last Sunday against the Chargers.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Nearing return
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Jones (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Jones suffered the injury in Week 1 and has been sidelined since. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the Colts' Week 8 matchup against the Titans, but he did turn in a limited practice Wednesday.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Lands on IR
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Jones (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Jones was already ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Broncos, and now he's guaranteed to miss four games, meaning his first return date will be Oct. 12 versus the Cardinals. Fellow cornerback Charvarius Ward (concussion) has also been ruled out, so Mekhi Blackmon is expected to start at cornerback opposite Xavien Howard while Johnathan Edwards and Chris Lammons mix in Week 2.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Out for Week 2
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Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Jones injured his hamstring in the Colts' Week 1 win over the Dolphins after playing just six snaps on special teams. With both Charvarius Ward (concussion) and Jones out, however, the Colts' cornerback depth will be tested behind Xavien Howard and slot corner Kenny Moore.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Jones didn't participate in Indianapolis' practice Wednesday.
Jones is still dealing with the hamstring injury that he suffered during the first half of last week's victory over the Dolphins. If he ends up being able to suit up for Sunday's game versus the Broncos, the 23-year-old would likely see the majority of his playing time on special teams.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Ruled out for remainder of Week 1
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Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out from returning to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Jones hurt his hamstring while working on special teams in the first half. His ability to return for Week 2 against Denver next Sunday will likely depend on his level of practice participation during the coming week.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: No timeline for return
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Coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that Jones (hamstring) remains without a timetable for return, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Jones has been sidelined for the past two weeks and doesn't appear close to getting back on the field. A seventh-round pick in 2023, Jones started all 17 regular-season contests last season, finishing with 100 tackles (66 solo), 12 pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble. The Colts are counting on Jones to start opposite Charvarius Ward (leg) this season.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Soft tissue injury
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Jones has sat out the past couple of weeks of practice due to a "soft tissue injury," the Indianapolis Star reports.
Jones was one of four players on the Colts defense to record 100-plus tackles last season and started all 17 regular-season games. There are few details on his injury, so his status will need to be monitored early in training camp.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Past throat injury
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Jones (throat) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.
Jones injured his throat in the fourth quarter of the Colts' Week 16 win over the Titans. While Indianapolis didn't practice Wednesday, his full practice listing suggests that the injury won't linger into Sunday's game against the Giants. Jones has registered 85 tackles (59 solo), 12 pass defenses (including two interceptions) and one forced fumble through 15 regular-season games.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Won't return against Titans
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Jones (throat) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Jones suffered a throat injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Given that the game has entered the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, he may have been held out for the rest of the contest out of precaution. His practice participation over the week will determine his availability for Week 17 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 29.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Exceeds expectations as rookie
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Jones racked up 44 tackles (33 solo) and five passes defended across 17 regular-season appearances with Indianapolis in 2023.
The 2023 seventh-round pick was thrust into a starting role early in his NFL career due to a season-ending injury to Dallis Flowers (Achilles), and by Week 8 he was handling more than 90 percent of defensive snaps. Jones played an impressive 763 defensive snaps as a rookie, and while he may not retain a full starting role for the 2024 campaign, he has certainly solidified himself as a key cog in the Colts' secondary.
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Colts' Jaylon Jones: Could be set for significant role
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Jones had one total tackle while playing six snaps on defense in Sunday's overtime loss to the Rams. He's a candidate to take over a starting cornerback role with Dallis Flowers' season-ending Achilles injury, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Jones had played just one snap on defense in Week 1 before Sunday. The 2023 seventh-round draft pick will compete with Darrell Baker to fill the void caused by Flowers' absence. Baker was a healthy scratch the last two weeks after struggling in his first two games.
