Ronald Jones
26-Year-Old
Free Agent
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The Chiefs signed Jones to a one-year, mostly guaranteed contract in 2021, but by the time training camp arrived they lost interest and hitched their wagon to Isiah Pacheco, who they barely cared enough to draft in the first place (seventh round, 251st overall). Jones has played well enough in the NFL to contribute to some team, if only as a rushing specialist, and entering his sixth season he's not even a full year older than the second-year Malik Davis, his main competition for the backup role to Tony Pollard. Jones' career rushing output is at least decent -- 2,244 yards and 19 touchdowns on 505 carries (4.4 YPC) -- and Jones was a much better prospect than Davis. Rookie sixth-round pick Deuce Vaughn, meanwhile, doesn't figure to get many carries up the middle given that he's 5-5, 179. Jones has underachieved, but he has a nice opportunity here, especially since Pollard is an adept pass catcher who could use a rushing specialist to provide relief. Read Past Outlooks
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Reinstated, then released
Jones was reinstated from suspension Monday before his contract was terminated by Dallas, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones would have been eligible to join Dallas' active roster after completing a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, but the Cowboys elected to release him instead. It's possible that the veteran running back joins the team's practice squad, or he could look for an opportunity elsewhere.
Jones would have been eligible to join Dallas' active roster after completing a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, but the Cowboys elected to release him instead. It's possible that the veteran running back joins the team's practice squad, or he could look for an opportunity elsewhere.
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Measurables Review
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Gets look from Colts
Jones worked out with the Colts on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was with the Cowboys to begin the season but was released after serving a two-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. He hasn't found an employer since, though that could change as the Colts continue to look for the right combination of players in their backfield. Zack Moss has excelled in a starting role while replacing the injured and disgruntled Jonathan Taylor, who will remain on the PUP list at least through Week 4 while recovering from an ankle issue, but Trey Sermon and Jake Funk are unproven in backup roles.
Jones was with the Cowboys to begin the season but was released after serving a two-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. He hasn't found an employer since, though that could change as the Colts continue to look for the right combination of players in their backfield. Zack Moss has excelled in a starting role while replacing the injured and disgruntled Jonathan Taylor, who will remain on the PUP list at least through Week 4 while recovering from an ankle issue, but Trey Sermon and Jake Funk are unproven in backup roles.
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After a career campaign in 2020, it was widely assumed Jones would at least get a chance to
win a bigger role with the Buccaneers last year. Instead, he got stuck on the bench behind
Leonard Fournette, getting double-digit carries once in the first 15 weeks of the season. A
Fournette hamstring injury opened the starting job for Jones in Week 16, but after a solid
performance against the Panthers, he got hurt himself the following week and his Tampa Bay
tenure ended with a whimper. Jones has shown during his time in the NFL that he can make a
splash as a runner thanks to a blend of speed, elusiveness and burst, but he's also been
plagued by drops and fumbles and seemed to fall in and out of favor with former Bucs coach
Bruce Arians. It'll be a new look for Jones this season, joining a Chiefs backfield led by Clyde
Edwards-Helaire, the 2020 first-round pick who has nearly as many missed games (10) as
touchdowns (11) through two seasons. Jones' lack of receiving skill limits his upside, but he
could prove more effective than Edwards-Helaire as a runner if he gets the chance. First, Jones will need to secure a role, competing with Jerick McKinnon and rookie Isiah Pacheco.
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Time in Dallas ends
Jones was released by the Cowboys on Monday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Back at practice
Jones (groin/suspension) was able to practice Tuesday, giving him a chance to play in the Cowboys' final preseason game Saturday versus the Raiders, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Could return this week
Coach Mike McCarthy said Jones (groin/suspension) will be "challenged" to return this week in time for Dallas' third preseason game, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Not in uniform Saturday
Jones (groin/suspension) isn't in uniform ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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In line to sit Saturday
Coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday that Jones (groin/suspension) is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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