Rob Jones Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Eagles vs Cowboys game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 8, 2025
Placed on season-ending IR
Jones (neck) was placed on season-ending injured reserve Friday, Nick Eatman of the Cowboys' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones will miss the entire 2025 season due to a broken neck. He had peen penciled in as the starter at left guard prior to the injury.
Jul 28, 2025
Likely out 2-3 months
Jones suffered a broken bone in his neck at practice Sunday and might miss 2-3 months, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The offensive guard had been playing with the first team during training camp so far, per Schefter. Jones started all 17 games at left guard for the Dolphins last year before signing a one-year deal with the Cowboys in the offseason. Tyler Smith could be the next man up at left guard.
Mar 10, 2025
Signing with Dallas
The Cowboys agreed to terms with Jones on a one-year contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones can earn up to $4.75 million. He started all 17 games at left guard for the Dolphins last season, but Jones also has experience at right guard, which is where the Cowboys have a hole following the retirement of Zack Martin. Look for Jones to get the first crack at replacing the future Hall of Famer.
Nov 17, 2024
Will play vs. Las Vegas
Jones (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered a knee injury in the Dolphins' Week 10 win over the Rams this past Monday. He managed to finish the week with consecutive limited practices, and Jones will be good to go for Sunday's contest.
Nov 11, 2024
Questionable to return Monday night
Jones (knee) is questionable to return to Monday night's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
The left guard has started all nine games this season. Lester Cotton is the only backup guard available for Miami.
Mar 10, 2024
Returning to Miami
Jones and the Dolphins agreed on a one-year contract Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones will return to Miami after he spent the first three seasons of his career with the team. He operated at the Dolphins' starting left guard in 2023 and he'll likely be back in that role in 2024.
Dec 7, 2023
Ready to go for Week 14
Jones (knee) did not appear on the Dolphins' injury report Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones has been dealing with a knee injury for multiple weeks, but he appears to be ready to go for the team's Week 14 matchup with the Titans on Monday Night Football. The 24-year-old will be back in his starting role at left guard.
Dec 3, 2023
Inactive Sunday
Jones (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
The starting left guard was a limited participant in practice throughout the week before being listed as questionable. Lester Cotton and Liam Eichenberg are behind him on the depth chart.
Dec 1, 2023
Considered questionable
Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Jones was a limited participant at practice all week and can seemingly be viewed as a true game-time decision. If he cannot play, Lester Cotton (illness) and Liam Eichenberg are candidates to replace him at left guard.
Nov 24, 2023
Inactive Friday
Jones (knee) is inactive for Friday's game against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Jones was listed as doubtful for the contest, so it's no surprise he'll sit this one out. The guard will now target a potential return to action Dec. 3 against the Commanders.
Nov 23, 2023
Considered doubtful for Friday
Jones (knee) was estimated as a limited participant at Thursday's practice walkthrough and is doubtful for Friday's Week 12 contest against the Jets, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones practiced in limited fashion Wednesday, leading to the limited estimation for Thursday's walkthrough. The left guard is nonetheless considered doubtful to face the Jets on Black Friday, so he's likely to miss his second straight game. Fellow guards Robert Hunt (hamstring) and Lester Cotton (hip) are questionable for the contest, so Miami could be very thin along the offensive line.
Nov 17, 2023
Won't play Sunday
Jones (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old offensive lineman left the Dolphins' Week 9 loss to the Chiefs with a knee injury, and he did not practice all week, so it's not a surprise that he'll be inactive for Sunday's contest. With Jones missing time, Lester Cotton is expected to start at right guard.
Nov 7, 2023
Could miss time
Jones will not require surgery, but "it will take a little bit of time" for him to return from the knee injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, according to head coach Mike McDaniel, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones could benefit from the team's Week 10 bye, but it's unclear how likely he could return for Week 11 against the Raiders. Liam Eichenberg stepped in for the 24-year Sunday, and wouldl likely do so again if Jones does miss any time.
Nov 5, 2023
Questionable to return
Jones (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Jones left Sunday's contest after suffering a knee injury, and Liam Eichenberg has taken over at left guard for the time being.
Oct 14, 2023
Activated from IR
The Dolphins activated Jones (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was placed on IR on Aug. 30 after spraining his ankle during the preseason. He started seven games at right guard last season and could reclaim that role from Robert Hunt if he suits up Sunday against the Panthers.
Oct 4, 2023
Set to come off IR
Jones (knee) was designated by Miami to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones is now one step closer to returning to the field after suffering a sprained MCL during the preseason. The 24-year-old started seven games a season ago and could take over the starting role from Robert Hunt once he returns.
Sep 5, 2023
Expected to miss 4-6 weeks
Jones' agent Drew Rosenhaus noted Tuesday that he expects his client to be back in 4-6 weeks while recovering from an MCL sprain, Josh Moser of WSVN-TV reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was placed on injured reserve Wednesday after he sustained a sprained MCL injury during the Dolphins' preseason game against the Texans on Aug. 19. Jones was set to assume the starting right guard spot for 2023 after starting in seven games last season. 2020 second-round pick Robert Hunt will take over for Jones at right guard for at least the first four games of the season.
Aug 30, 2023
Moved to IR
The Dolphins placed Jones (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones sustained a sprained MCL during the Dolphins' preseason game against the Texans. He's now set to miss at least four games to start the 2023 season while Robert Hunt takes over as the starting right guard.
Aug 20, 2023
Likely out several weeks
Jones sustained a sprained MCL during Saturday's preseason game against the Texans and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks but isn't expected to undergo surgery, Josh Moser of WSVN reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was competing for a starting job on the Dolphins' offensive line during training camp and the preseason. However, he'll likely be forced to miss the start of the regular season after receiving his diagnosis. Robert Hunt will likely serve as Miami's starting right guard to begin the 2023 campaign.
Aug 19, 2023
Injures leg in preseason game
Jones suffered a leg injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Adam H. Beasley of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Entering his third season, Jones walked gingerly off the field against Houston before eventually being escorted to the locker room. The former undrafted free agent out of Middle Tennessee State appeared in 16 games last season, making seven starts.
Dec 29, 2021
Lands on COVID-19 list
Jones (illness) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Jones missed Miami's Week 16 win over the Saints after testing positive for the virus. However, the 22-year-old is expected to return to his usual backup offensive guard duties during Sunday's contest against the Titans.
Dec 22, 2021
Gets put on reserve/COVID list
The Dolphins placed Jones on their reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Jones tested positive for the virus and will need to record two negative tests, at least 24 hours apart to be able to suit up for Week 16. Expect Robert Hunt to see an increased role against the Saints if Jones is unable to play.
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