Jaylon Jones Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Colts vs Jaguars game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 1, 2025
Activated Saturday
Jones (hamstring) was activated from the injured reserve list Saturday and will play in Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
The Texas A&M product was a full practice participant throughout the week and now appears set to return Sunday after missing the Colts' last seven games due to a hamstring injury. With Jones back to full health, he's likely to operate as one of Indianapolis' top boundary corners in Week 9.
Oct 24, 2025
Not expected to play
Jones (groin) is not expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones has been sidelined since going down with the groin injury in Week 1. Mekhi Blackmon and Cameron Mitchell handled outside cornerback duties with Kenny Moore covering the slot last Sunday against the Chargers.
Oct 22, 2025
Nearing return
Jones (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered the injury in Week 1 and has been sidelined since. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the Colts' Week 8 matchup against the Titans, but he did turn in a limited practice Wednesday.
Sep 13, 2025
Lands on IR
Jones (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Jones was already ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Broncos, and now he's guaranteed to miss four games, meaning his first return date will be Oct. 12 versus the Cardinals. Fellow cornerback Charvarius Ward (concussion) has also been ruled out, so Mekhi Blackmon is expected to start at cornerback opposite Xavien Howard while Johnathan Edwards and Chris Lammons mix in Week 2.
Sep 12, 2025
Out for Week 2
Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones injured his hamstring in the Colts' Week 1 win over the Dolphins after playing just six snaps on special teams. With both Charvarius Ward (concussion) and Jones out, however, the Colts' cornerback depth will be tested behind Xavien Howard and slot corner Kenny Moore.
Sep 10, 2025
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Jones didn't participate in Indianapolis' practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Jones is still dealing with the hamstring injury that he suffered during the first half of last week's victory over the Dolphins. If he ends up being able to suit up for Sunday's game versus the Broncos, the 23-year-old would likely see the majority of his playing time on special teams.
Sep 7, 2025
Ruled out for remainder of Week 1
Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out from returning to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones hurt his hamstring while working on special teams in the first half. His ability to return for Week 2 against Denver next Sunday will likely depend on his level of practice participation during the coming week.
Sep 7, 2025
Exits game with hamstring injury
Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones appeared to suffer the injury during punt coverage in the second quarter. The 2023 seventh-rounder missed extended time in training camp due to a hamstring injury, though it's unclear whether Sunday's hamstring issue is directly related. Mekhi Blackmon would be in line to see a slight uptick in rotational snaps on defense if Jones is unable to return.
Aug 21, 2025
Returns from hamstring injury
Jones (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday after missing three weeks due to a hamstring injury, the Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
A seventh-round pick in 2023, Jones started all 17 regular-season contests last season, finishing with 100 tackles (66 solo), 12 pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble. The Colts are counting on Jones to start opposite Charvarius Ward this season.
Aug 10, 2025
No timeline for return
Coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that Jones (hamstring) remains without a timetable for return, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones has been sidelined for the past two weeks and doesn't appear close to getting back on the field. A seventh-round pick in 2023, Jones started all 17 regular-season contests last season, finishing with 100 tackles (66 solo), 12 pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble. The Colts are counting on Jones to start opposite Charvarius Ward (leg) this season.
Jul 29, 2025
Carted off with hamstring injury
Jones (hamstring) was carted off the field at Tuesday's practice, asdga reports. Paul Bretl of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered the injury during one-on-one drills Tuesday. He dealt with an undisclosed soft tissue injury earlier in the summer, but had been cleared to practice to open training camp. Jones suited up for all 17 regular-season games in 2024, racking up 100 total tackles (66 solo) plus 12 pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble across 1,104 defensive snaps. He's now competing with Justin Walley and JuJu Brents for the starting outside cornerback spot across from Charvarius Ward.
Jun 15, 2025
Soft tissue injury
Jones has sat out the past couple of weeks of practice due to a "soft tissue injury," the Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was one of four players on the Colts' defense to record 100-plus tackles last season and started all 17 regular season games. There are few details on his injury, so his status will need to be monitored early in training camp.
Jan 20, 2025
Impresses as starter
Jones tallied 100 total tackles (66 solo), 12 passes defended, including two interceptions, and forced one fumble across 17 games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Jones was one of four players on the Colts' defense to record 100-plus tackles this season, starting all 17 of the team's games. The second-year pro from Texas A&M has now started 27 of the 34 regular-season contest he's appeared in, leading Indianapolis in passes defended and tying for second in interceptions in 2024. With two years remaining on his rookie contract, Jones is expected remain with the Colts in 2025. The 22-year-old is likely to remain continue serving as one of Indianapolis' top outside cornerbacks next season after an impressive 2024 campaign.
Dec 25, 2024
Past throat injury
Jones (throat) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.
ANALYSIS
Jones injured his throat in the fourth quarter of the Colts' Week 16 win over the Titans. While Indianapolis didn't practice Wednesday, his full practice listing suggests that the injury won't linger into Sunday's game against the Giants. Jones has registered 85 tackles (59 solo), 12 pass defenses (including two interceptions) and one forced fumble through 15 regular-season games.
Dec 22, 2024
Won't return against Titans
Jones (throat) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered a throat injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Given that the game has entered the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, he may have been held out for the rest of the contest out of precaution. His practice participation over the week will determine his availability for Week 17 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 29.
Dec 22, 2024
Endures throat injury, questionable
Jones (throat) is questionable to return to Sunday's outing against the Titans, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered a throat injury in the second half versus Tennessee and now could miss the rest of the game. Given that it's later in the game, the second-year cornerback may just sit out the rest of the outing.
Sep 23, 2024
Two INTs in win
Jones started at right cornerback and had five total tackles, a tackle for a loss and two interceptions in Sunday's win over Chicago.
ANALYSIS
Jones struggled in coverage his first game but improved each of the next two games. He played on all 90 of the defense's snaps, so he looks set as a starter at right cornerback after winning the role in training camp.
May 31, 2024
Taking reps with starters
Jones has been logging work with the starters during OTAs, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones worked primarily as a starter last season, though that was largely due to Dallis Flowers suffering an Achilles injury in Week 4. Flowers has returned to the field, but Jones has nonetheless been getting work with the Colts' defensive starters during OTAs. It's possible that Jones will be able to retain his starting role following a strong rookie campaign during which he tallied 44 tackles (33 solo) and five defensed passes over 17 contests.
Feb 20, 2024
Exceeds expectations as rookie
Jones racked up 44 tackles (33 solo) and five pass breakups across 17 regular-season appearances with Indianapolis in 2023.
ANALYSIS
Jones was thrust into a starting role early in his NFL career due to a season-ending injury to Dallis Flowers (Achilles), and by Week 8 he was handling more than 90 percent of defensive snaps. The 2023 seventh-round pick played an impressive 763 defensive snaps as a rookie, and while he may not retain a full starting role for the 2024 campaign, Jones has certainly solidified himself as a key cog in the Colts' secondary.
Oct 9, 2023
Moves into starting lineup
Jones started at cornerback opposite JuJu Brents along with nickelback Kenny Moore in Sunday's win over Tennessee. He had three total tackles.
ANALYSIS
Jones moved into a starting role after the season-ending injury to Dallis Flowers. He played on 39 of the defense's 61 snaps as Kenny Moore remains on the field in formations with just two cornerbacks.
Oct 2, 2023
Could be set for significant role
Jones had one total tackle while playing six snaps on defense in Sunday's overtime loss to the Rams. He's a candidate to take over a starting cornerback role with Dallis Flowers' season-ending Achilles injury, the Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones had played just one snap on defense in Week 1 before Sunday. The 2023 seventh-round draft pick will compete with Darrell Baker Jr. to fill the void in playing time. Baker was a healthy scratch the last two weeks after struggling in his first two games.
Apr 29, 2023
Going to Indianapolis
The Colts selected Jones in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 221st overall.
ANALYSIS
Jones (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) played corner on a tough Texas A&M pass defense but might lack the athletic traits to stay at corner in the NFL. Jones has poor reach and that could be a problem when paired with his 4.57-second 40. A move to safety or a focus on the slot could be the remedy, because the Colts can't let Jones get caught in sideline races.
Apr 29, 2023
Going to Indianapolis
The Colts selected Jones in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 221st overall.
ANALYSIS
Jones (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) played corner on a tough Texas A&M pass defense but might lack the athletic traits to stay at corner in the NFL. Jones has poor reach and that could be a problem when paired with his 4.57-second 40. A move to safety or a focus on the slot could be the remedy, because the Colts can't let Jones get caught in sideline races.
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