Jones wasn't the highest profile acquisition the Jaguars made last offseason, but he immediately developed a rapport with Trevor Lawrence that led to 121 targets, good for 18th-most in the NFL in 2022. With Calvin Ridley added to the mix, you can expect Jones' targets to tumble in 2023, but how fast Ridley can establish himself in the red zone might be the key to Jones' continued success. Last season, Jones drew the 12th-most red zone targets in the NFL. If Ridley eats into that share as well, Jones will settle into more of the WR5 range. Look for Jones starting in Round 12.
Jones (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Jones was limited in all three of Jacksonville's practices throughout the week, but the Jaguars are comfortable enough with his health to make him available Sunday. With fellow wide receiver Christian Kirk (groin) having been placed on injured reserve Friday, Jones and Parker Washington could see more opportunities moving forward along with Calvin Ridley. Jones posted a season-high 78 receiving yards while Kirk exited early in Monday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals, but he may not have the luxury of working with quarterback Trevor Lawrence (ankle), who left the Week 13 game early with an injury of his own and is listed as questionable for Sunday.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Another limited session
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Jones (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Jones also had a cap on his reps Wednesday, so he'll probably need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. If Jones is available this weekend, he could be busy, with fellow WR Christian Kirk sidelined by a core muscle injury.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Limited in practice
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Jones was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a knee injury.
Jones was a full practice participant throughout last week before playing 93 percent of the snaps on offense in Monday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals, finishing with five receptions for 78 yards on six targets. The Jaguars haven't indicated that he aggravated his knee against Cincinnati, so he may just be getting some extra maintenance after he missed six of eight games between Weeks 3 and 11 due to the knee issue. His importance to the Jaguars is heightened after Christian Kirk suffered a core-muscle injury that may require surgery, but it might be tough for Jones to repeat his season-high 78 receiving yards from Monday if he's catching passes from C.J. Beathard (shoulder) instead of Trevor Lawrence (ankle) this Sunday against the Browns.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Season-high 78 yards Monday
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Jones caught five of eight targets for 78 yards in Monday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals.
Jones and rookie wide receiver Parker Washington (six catches for 61 yards and a touchdown) stepped up after Christian Kirk (groin) got hurt on Jacksonville's first drive. Jones finished second on the team in receiving yards and tied Calvin Ridley for second in targets, trailing the nine targets and 82 yards of tight end Evan Engram. Jacksonville's entire passing game is likely to take a step back if franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence (ankle) misses additional time after exiting in the fourth quarter, which will make it tough for Jones to build on this season-high yardage total Week 14 against the Browns with C.J. Beathard under center.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Catches one pass Week 12
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Jones caught one of three targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 24-21 win over Houston.
The 28-year-old played 71 percent of Jacksonville's offensive snaps as the No. 3 wideout but finished sixth on the team in targets. Jones hasn't been particularly productive the past two weeks with five catches for 30 yards after missing the previous four games with a knee injury.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Gains clearance for Week 12
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Jones (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Jones has missed six of the Jaguars' past eight games due to his knee issue and was a limited participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, but the coaching and training staffs were apparently encouraged enough with his health to give him the green light for Sunday. He'll suit up in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 1 and 2. In Jones' return to the lineup in last week's win over the Titans, he played 43 snaps on offense and finished with four catches for 20 yards on four targets.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Questionable after limited practice
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Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Jones put forth a third consecutive limited practice Friday, per Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio. He returned from a five-game absence in Week 11 against Tennessee and played 63 percent of offensive snaps in the 34-14 win. Jones has caught 12 of 22 targets for 98 yards and two touchdowns in four appearances this season, and he'll hope to get a chance to add to those totals Sunday.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Remains limited Thursday
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Jones (knee) remained listed as limited on Thursday's practice report.
Jones was also limited Wednesday, so he may need to upgrade to full participation Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Texans without an injury designation. In his return to action Week 11 after missing time with a knee injury, Jones logged a 63 percent snap share in the Jaguars' 34-14 win over the Titans, while catching all four of his targets for 20 yards.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Limited in practice to start week
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Jones (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Jones returned from a five-week absence for Sunday's 34-14 win over the Titans and caught each of his four targets for 20 yards while playing 63 percent of snaps on offense. He may have to manage his knee issue for the rest of the season, but a key AFC South matchup with Houston this Sunday is one of the games where a more aggressive approach with his playing time could make sense. Either way, Jones probably isn't at his best right now and may not be as much of a priority in the passing game as Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Back for Week 11
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Jones (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
The 28-year-old has played in just three games this season and hasn't seen the field since Week 5 due to the knee injury, but he's back for Sunday's divisional matchup versus Tennessee. Even if he remains healthy,it's worth noting Jones was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge Monday, which could affect his availability at some point. In his three games this year he's caught eight of 18 targets for 78 yards and two touchdowns.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Questionable for Sunday
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Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tennessee, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Jones suffered a knee injury Week 2 but played through it, and he's made just one appearance (Week 5) since then, missing six games as a result. He has the added issue of Monday's arrest for a misdemeanor domestic battery charge, which may have legal and work-related impacts down the line. After managing limited practices all week, Jones now has a chance to return Sunday, which will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Logs limited practice
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Jones (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Jones had missed six of the Jaguars' last seven games due to a knee injury before he was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. Following back-to-back limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, it remains to be seen if the wideout will be able to play Sunday against the Titans.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Listed as limited Wednesday
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Jones (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Jones missed six of the Jaguars' last seven games due to a knee injury before he was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. His status for Sunday's game against the Titans is unclear and he may also miss more time beyond Week 11, be it due to the injury or his recent arrest.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Released from jail
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Jones (knee) was released from jail Tuesday on a $2,503 bond, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Jones was arrested Monday and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm. He's scheduled to appear in court Wednesday, Dec. 6. "We are aware of the situation and are in the midst of gathering information. We will have no further comment at this time," the Jaguars said in a statement released by the team.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Gets arrested Monday
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Jones (knee) was arrested Monday on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.
Jones is set for his first court appearance Tuesday. The Jaguars have yet to release a statement regarding the situation.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Won't play Sunday
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Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Jones -- who last played Week 5 -- practiced in a limited fashion this week, but now that the wideout has been ruled out, he'll target a potential return to action Nov. 19 against the Titans. In his continued absence, Tim Jones and Jamal Agnew are in line to see added Week 10 snaps behind Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Iffy for Week 10
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Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said Friday that it's probably a long shot that Jones (knee) will be able to play against 49ers on Sunday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
DiRocco suggests that the team plans to give Jones another day in order to see if his playing prospects brighten, with further context regarding the wideout's Week 10 status slated to arrive once Friday's injury report is posted. If Jones remains out this weekend, added snaps will be available for Tim Jones and Jamal Agnew behind Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Another limited practice
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Jones (knee) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Jones was also limited Wednesday, which offers hope that the wideout -- who last played Week 5 -- could return to action Sunday against the 49ers. That said, unless Jones practices fully Friday, he'll head into the weekend with an injury designation.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Limited in return to practice
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Jones (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
Jones left practice early after testing his injured knee, but he said afterward that he's making progress and suggested the brevity of his appearance wasn't indicative of a setback. He also confirmed that he received second opinion on his knee, coming out of a bye week after playing just one of Jacksonville's past six games. Head coach Doug Pederson said Monday that Jones could be a candidate for injured reserve, but the wideout looks like he'll stay on the active roster for the time being even while he remains uncertain to play this Sunday against the 49ers.
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Jaguars' Zay Jones: Ruled out versus Pittsburgh
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Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
The news isn't surprising, as head coach Doug Pederson heavily implied earlier Friday that Jones wouldn't be available this weekend. Jones will sit for the fifth time in six games, paving the way for Jamal Agnew, Tim Jones and Elijah Cooks to rotate in as the No. 3 receiver behind Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk. The Jaguars will are on bye Week 9, so Jones' next chance to play will come Nov. 12 against the 49ers.
