Matt Jones Injury: Updates on Redskins RB's Knee and Return
Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones hasn't played since he suffered a knee injury against the Detroit Lions in Week 7.
He was a healthy scratch against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 and was ruled inactive the following two weeks. It is unclear when he will be able to return to the field.
Continue for updates.
Thursday, Nov. 24
The Redskins announced Jones was inactive on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys, though it's unclear whether or not this was due to injury.
Gruden Comments on Jones' Usage When Healthy
Monday, Nov. 7
Redskins head coach Jay Gruden told reporters he believes Robert Kelley will be the team's main running back and that Jones "will have to earn his way back," per Mike Jones of the Washington Post.
Latest on Jones' Practice Status
Monday, Nov. 7
ESPN.com's John Keim provided an image of Jones participating in Monday's practice session:
Jones Looking to Bounce Back from Inconsistent Start
The injury is another setback for Jones after he already dealt with a shoulder injury during the preseason.
The second-year back tallied a solid 490 yards and three touchdowns on the ground as a rookie in 2015 alongside Alfred Morris in the Washington backfield. Morris signed with the Dallas Cowboys during the offseason, so losing Jones for significant time would be a blow to Washington's depth at the position.
As the team's primary runner, Jones has been terrific in 2016 with 460 yards and three touchdowns on 99 carries through seven games. He had two 100-yard games in October, including a season-high 135 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6.
However, it appears that Chris Thompson and Kelley are the feature backs and that Jones is on the outside looking in, even if his injury concerns are behind him.
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