The Cardinals released Jones (back) with an injury settlement Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Injuries conspired to contain Jones to only two preseason appearances, during which he notched two tackles (one solo). Otherwise, a quad concern and then a "disc issue" in his back hindered his availability in both practice and games. Once his injury settlement concludes, he'll be eligible to sign with an organization.

Jones' back hasn't responded to an epidural injection and he may require another, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sidelined since the early portions of camp, Jones doesn't appear to be nearing a return to action anytime in the near future. With Jones out, Nordly Capi saw a huge chunk (62) of snaps during the team's first preseason contest. Jones' extended absence could also impact his ability to immediately join the pass-rush rotation in his first season with Arizona.

Jones is out a week with a "disc issue," Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is not the same injury that planted Jones on the NFI list to begin training camp, as that was a quadriceps issue. Thankfully this new ailment doesn't seem to be anything serious.

Jones (quad) practiced in a limited fashion Tuesday, Craig Grialou of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old linebacker was able to participate solely in positional drills Tuesday, but this is a sign that he'll be ready for preseason games. Jones will try to hang onto his role as the No. 3 outside linebacker, behind Chandler Jones and Markus Golden (foot).

Jones (quad) may be back as early as Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was unclear how long this "vessel" injury was going to take to rehab, but head coach Bruce Arians is optimistic that he'll be back Friday. Jones recorded 42 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles in 14 games for Pittsburgh last season. When he is fully healthy, he'll return to a depth role where he'll rotate in when Chandler Jones and Markus Golden (foot) need a breather.

The Cardinals placed Jones (quad) on the non-football injury list Friday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After injuring his quadriceps during a test run Friday, Jones will focus on rehab rather than practice for the foreseeable future. Once he gets the all-clear, he'll resume serving as depth to starting outside linebackers Chandler Jones and Markus Golden (foot).

Jones injured his quadriceps during the Cardinals' first practice of training camp Friday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to head coach Bruce Arians, Jones "tweaked" the quad muscle during Friday's run test, which will likely require a few days of recovery. A free-agent pickup in the offseason, Jones is expected to provide depth at outside linebacker behind stalwarts Chandler Jones and Markus Golden (foot), who logged 87 and 71 percent of the defensive snaps, respectively, last season. As a result, Jarvis Jones will have difficulty getting on the field in 2017, apart from special teams duty.

The Cardinals signed Jones to a one-year contract Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With a pair of standout pass rushers in place at outside linebacker -- Chandler Jones and Markus Golden -- Alex Okafor opted to leave for the Saints in free agency, but the Cardinals quickly scooped up Jones to bolster depth at the position. Jones has some connections to Arizona's coaching staff, namely inside linebacker coach Larry Foote, a former teammate in Pittsburgh, and defensive line coach Brentson Buckner, who shares the same high school with the new Cardinal. Although Jones slightly disappointed as a 2013 first-round pick, he's coming off the most statistically significant season of his career, which included 42 tackles (including one sack), two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one interception in 14 games.

Jones is expected to sign with the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The former first-round draft pick seems poised for a change of pace as he heads to the desert after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Steelers. The 27-year-old has been bogged down by injuries as he has failed to play a full season so far in his career. In 14 games last season, Jones recorded 41 tackles (29 solo), including the one sack.

Jones totaled three tackles (all solo), including a sack in the Steelers' overtime win against the Browns on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Jones finishes this regular season with 41 tackles (29 solo), including the one sack. He also had two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception. Pittsburgh will next face the Dolphins in the playoffs for the first time since the 1984 AFC championship game.