Jaylon Jones Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Steelers vs Bears game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Sep 26, 2025
Cleared to play
Jones (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Jones missed Week 3 with the hamstring issue. He's yet to play a single defensive snap this season but has logged 39 snaps on special teams, recording three tackles.
Sep 19, 2025
Out for Week 3
Jones (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old from Ole Miss was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury, so it's no surprise he'll be unavailable Sunday. Jones has played strictly on special teams in Chicago this season, recording three total tackles across 39 snaps.
Aug 27, 2025
Claimed by Bears
The Bears claimed Jones off waivers from the Cardinals on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones spent his first three seasons in the league with the Bears but played fewer snaps each year before signing with the Cardinals in free agency. It didn't work out with the Cardinals, so now he's back with his original team. Jones adds immediate secondary depth with Jaylon Johnson (leg) nursing an injury.
Aug 24, 2025
Exits early Saturday
Jones exited Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders with a head injury, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones went to the locker room to be examined for a concussion. He appeared in eight regular-season games for the Bears last season, making one start.
Aug 10, 2025
Two tackles in preseason debut
Jones (shoulder) recorded two solo tackles in Saturday's 20-17 win over the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Jones signed with the Cardinals in the offseason after he underwent shoulder surgery in January, but he was able to give it a go in the team's preseason opener. The 27-year-old is expected to serve as a depth option behind Garrett Williams at slot cornerback in 2025.
Mar 20, 2025
Heads to Arizona
Jones (shoulder) signed with the Cardinals on Thursday after going untendered by the Bears, Jess Root of the USA Today Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The restricted free agent played his first three seasons with Chicago, seeing more special-teams snaps than defensive snaps in each of the last two. In 2024, Jones suffered a shoulder injury in Week 9 that forced him out for the rest of the year and eventually required surgery. He finished the season with 15 tackles (13 solo) and two pass breakups.
Jan 7, 2025
Recovering from shoulder surgery
Jones underwent surgery to address the shoulder injury he sustained in Week 9 at Arizona, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones missed Chicago's last nine games of the season due to his shoulder issue, and there's still no concrete timetable for his return. He's in line to become a restricted free agent during the offseason.
Jan 6, 2025
Misses nine games
Jones missed the last nine games of the season with a shoulder injury, and ended the year with 15 tackles in eight games played.
ANALYSIS
Jones posted 47 tackles as a rookie in 2022, though he was pressed into starting duty often as the team dealt with injuries in the secondary. In the last two seasons, Jones has served as a rotational player. Of his 15 tackles this year, 10 came in the Week 6 game when he was called upon to start. The veteran will be a restricted free agent this offseason.
Nov 7, 2024
Placed on injured reserve
The Bears placed Jones (shoulder) on injured reserve Thursday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was injured in last Sunday's Week 9 loss to the Cardinals and will now miss a minimum of four games. The 27-year-old defensive back has appeared in eight games this season, seeing 76 snaps on defense and another 140 on special teams. Jones has 15 tackles (13 solo) and two pass breakups.
Nov 3, 2024
Done for night
Jones (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's contest with the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Jones is officially done for the night after suffering a shoulder injury against Arizona. He'll now shift his focus to being ready to go for the team's Week 10 matchup with the Patriots.
Nov 3, 2024
Unlikely to return Sunday
Jones (shoulder) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest with the Cardinals, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones is likely done for the night after suffering a shoulder injury in the second half against Arizona. With Terell Smith (ankle) also ruled out, the Bears are rather thin in the secondary.
Oct 13, 2024
Double-digit tackles in victory
Jones tallied 10 stops in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Jones took over a starting role with Tyrique Stevenson (calf) missing this game due to injury. When Stevenson returns, Jones will return to a depth role. Coming into this game, Jones had a total of four tackles over five games.
Oct 13, 2024
Drawing Week 6 start
Jones is expected to start at cornerback in Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones will pick up his first start since the 2022 season as he steps in as a replacement at one of the boundary corner spots for Tyrique Stevenson (calf), who is inactive. Over his five appearances on the season, Jones has tallied four tackles and two pass breakups across 104 total snaps (10 on defense, 94 on special teams).
Jan 13, 2024
Set to hit free agency
Jones ended the season with 23 tackles in 17 games played.
ANALYSIS
After playing 440 snaps as a rookie in 2022, Jones played just 142 snaps in 2023. From Week 10 on, the cornerback played 35 snaps, as his role decreased from earlier in the season. Jones is an unrestricted free agent, who will look to land a depth role at cornerback.
Jun 15, 2023
Participates in minicamp
Jones is healthy again and participated in Chicago's mandatory minicamp Thursday, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones has now recovered from a concussion suffered during the team's Week 18 loss to the Vikings and is participating in minicamp. During his rookie campaign, the 25-year-old played in 16 games appearing on both defense and special teams and logged 47 tackles (33 solo). Johnson will likely serve as a rotational player for the 2023 season, where he can provide solid value if a starter gets hurt.
Jan 8, 2023
Rotational player in 2022
Jones ended the season with 49 tackles and a forced fumble over 16 games played.
ANALYSIS
Jones played mostly on special teams through Week 8, but when the Bears dealt with injuries at cornerback, he moved into a more prominent role. He played more than 30 snaps on just four occasions, but in two of those games, he posted tackle totals of eight and 14. He should continue to serve as a rotational player in 2023. He's signed through the 2024 season.
Jan 6, 2023
Ruled out with concussion
Jones has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings due to a concussion.
ANALYSIS
Jones presumably suffered a concussion during the Bears' blowout loss to Detroit in Week 17 and didn't practice at all during Week 18 prep, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. Kyler Gordon (groin) is questionable, so Chicago may be without two of its top cornerbacks for the regular-season finale against Minnesota.
Dec 4, 2022
Surprises with big game
Jones tallied eight stops in the Bears' 28-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Jones stepped into the lineup with Kyler Gordon out, and ended up second on the team in tackles. Should Gordon miss time after Chicago's Week 14 bye, Jones could be considered a streaming option in IDP leagues.
Oct 9, 2022
Huge performance
Jones notched 13 tackles in the Bears' 29-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
With Jaylon Johnson (quadriceps) sitting this one out, Jones played a prominent role for the defense, and he led the team in tackles. Of course, in a similar role last week, he posted just three tackles. If Johnson misses another game, Jones would be considered a volatile IDP option.
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