Lions: Jones not ruled out for first 6 games ... yet
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A report published today and repeated on the radio said running back Kevin Jones will miss the Lions’ first six regular-season games because of his foot injury.
But the team says it’s too early to declare that.
“That is absolutely untrue,” Lions spokesman Bill Keenist said today. “That’s premature. No decision has been made. He continues to rehab and make good progress.”
The published report said the Lions had not made an official decision but were planning to keep Jones on the physically unable to perform list heading into the regular season.
If the Lions keep Jones on the PUP list, he would miss the first six weeks of the regular season. Then the Lions would have a three-week window to put him on the active roster or on injured reserve.
It is a strong possibility that Jones will stay on the PUP list and miss the first six games. He is recovering from a serious foot injury and surgery. He said Tuesday that the foot was not yet 100% stable, and he still needs to get into game shape. The Lions have planned all along for the possibility that Jones will not be ready, acquiring Tatum Bell and T.J. Duckett in the off-season.
But Jones also said Tuesday he still hopes to return for the regular-season opener Sept. 9 at Oakland. He said he had been running well and doing some cutting, and he wouldn’t need to play in any exhibitions. He also said he was the “better back” and would reclaim his starting spot from Bell when healthy.
Lions: Jones not ruled out for first 6 games ... yet
Lions: Jones not ruled out for first 6 games ... yet
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