Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones will miss back-to-back games to end the 2022 campaign due to a knee injury. Mike Purcell (elbow) and Eyioma Uwazurike are candidates for increased roles in Jones' absence. Jones will end his first season in Denver with 34 tackles, six pass defenses and two sacks across 15 appearances.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Sidelined on New Year's Day
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Jones (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Jones will now miss his first matchup of the 2022-23 campaign as a result of the knee injury. In his absence, Mike Purcell should handle a larger role at nose tackle this weekend, while Eyioma Uwazurike is slated to receive more rotational snaps on Denver's defensive line.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Questionable to play versus KC
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Jones (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Jones was sidelined for first the two practices of Week 17 with a knee injury, though it's unclear when or how this issue first arose. The 27-year-old nose tackle was able to increase his participation with a limited session Friday, so he'll still have a chance to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup. Jones has recorded 34 tackles, two sacks and a career-high six passes defended over 15 games this season, and his potential absence would leave Eyioma Uwazurike to assume a bigger role behind presumptive starting nose tackle Mike Purcell.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Dealing with illness
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Jones (shoulder/illness) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Arizona, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones continues to deal with shoulder discomfort, but he was trending toward suiting up again after logging back-to-back full sessions to start Week 15 prep. However, he was downgraded to a non-participant Friday due to an illness. The veteran nose tackle has yet to miss a game during his first season with Denver, totaling 32 tackles, five pass defenses and two sacks.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Set to play Sunday
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Jones (shoulder) has been ruled active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones dealt with shoulder discomfort during Week 14 prep and was listed as questionable heading into Sunday. However, this will not stop the starting nose tackle from suiting up against Kansas City. Expect Jones to continue playing the majority of Denver's defensive snaps up front.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Labeled questionable for Sunday
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Jones (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones returned to practice Friday after being sidelined for back-to-back sessions to begin Week 14 prep. If he's sidelined Sunday, DeShawn Williams would likely be the primary beneficiary.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Practicing Friday
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Jones (shoulder) is available for practice Friday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Jones made his return to practice Friday after being unavailable for each of the Broncos' first two sessions of the week, making it likely that he plays Sunday versus the Chiefs. His status is still worth monitoring, and if he's held out, DeShawn Williams would likely take over at starting nose tackle.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Won't practice Thursday
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Jones (shoulder) was a non-participant in practice Thursday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Gabriel notes that according to head coach Nathanial Hackett, Jones is dealing with "discomfort," which is being managed. Although listed questionable for Sunday's game with the Chiefs, it appears that Jones' DNP is more precautionary than a sign of legitimate concern about his potential availability. However, if he were to sit, DeShawn Williams and Mike Purcell would likely see more prominent roles against Kansas City.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Returns Sunday
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Jones (hand) returned to Sunday's game against the Raiders with a wrap on his left hand, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones appears set to play through injury for the remainder of Sunday's contest, though the exact nature of this issue is still unclear. It will be worth monitoring the 27-year-old's status heading into next week's game versus Carolina.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Exits early
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Jones (hand) is questionable to return Sunday against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones' absence will be a blow to the interior of the Broncos defensive line, if he is unable to return. While he is out, Mike Purcell and possibly Matt Henningsen will see increased opportunity.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Questionable against Jets
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Jones (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones played 48 defensive snaps last week against the Chargers but apparently sustained an ankle injury during the overtime loss. He was unable to practice Wednesday but returned in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday. If he's held out against the Jets, Mike Purcell and Matt Henningsen should see additional work on the Broncos' defensive line.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Still sidelined with concussion
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Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Jones (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones suffered a concussion in the third quarter of the team's Week 3 win over the 49ers and will remain sidelined during the first practice ahead of Week 4. He'll have two more days to clear concussion protocols, but if he's ruled out, Mike Purcell and Matt Henningsen would be candidates for increased roles against the Raiders.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Lands in concussion protocol
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Jones suffered a concussion during Sunday's win over the 49ers, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Jones left Sunday night's game in the third quarter and has since been diagnosed with a concussion. If the veteran defensive tackle is unable to clear protocols ahead of next Sunday, Mike Purcell and Matt Henningsen would be candidates for increased roles in Week 3.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Questionable to return
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Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a head injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones recorded a pass defense to begin Sunday's matchup but sustained an injury in the third quarter. If he's unable to return, more playing time should be available for D.J. Jones and Mike Purcell.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Not participating in workouts
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Jones (undisclosed) didn't participate in Tuesday's voluntary workouts, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones signed a three-year, $30 million contract with Denver in March, but he's one of a handful of key players who is sitting out the Broncos' voluntary minicamp. It's unclear if the issue preventing him from practicing is anything long term. Jones spent his first five seasons in San Francisco and is coming off a career year, in which he posted 56 total tackles and two sacks.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Gets $30 million from Denver
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Jones signed a three-year, $30 million contract with Denver on Monday, Ian Rapoport reports.
Jones spent the first five seasons of his career with San Francisco, and he is coming off a career year during which he posted 56 total tackles and two sacks. He should serve as a reliable starter in Denver, bolstering its run defense in particular.
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49ers' D.J. Jones: Seven tackles in loss
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Jones totaled seven solo tackles and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Seahawks.
Jones has had inconsistent production for the 49ers this season, but he's now recorded at least five tackles in each of the last two games. Across seven appearances since San Francisco's Week 6 bye, the 26-year-old has tallied 30 tackles (21 solo) and a forced fumble.
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49ers' D.J. Jones: Re-ups with 49ers
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San Francisco re-signed Jones on a one-year contract Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jones was a reliable starter for San Francisco in 2020, and he's expected to reprise a similar role for the coming season. However, Jones' skill set doesn't translate to a role that's very valuable for IDP purposes. He had just 20 tackles (14 solo) and three sacks in 14 appearances last season.
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49ers' D.J. Jones: Will sit Week 14
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Jones (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Washington.
Jones was labeled as doubtful entering the weekend, allowing San Francisco to preemptively ready alternative options at the defensive tackle spot. Javon Kinlaw is in line to collect his 11th start of the season on one side, while Kentavius Street or Alex Barrett will likely slot in beside the rookie.
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49ers' D.J. Jones: Back to full speed
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Jones (eye) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Jones suffered an eye injury during this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. It's possible he didn't return because the game was already out of hand, but he's apparently back to full health nonetheless. The 2017 sixth-round pick is expected to start at defensive tackle Sunday versus the Rams, and he'll look to build on the two sacks he's registered through five games.
