Jones (back) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Jim Owczarski of Cincinnati.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring any major setbacks, the veteran corner should be cleared to go for Sunday's battle with the Colts. Jones hasn't played since Week 5 when he suffered back spasms. Now healthy, look for the 34-year-old to return to his starting role alongside Dre Kirkpatrick in the Bengals' secondary.

Jones (back) was a limited practice participant for the Bengals on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Jones started last week limited as well prior to not practicing on consecutive days. The veteran cornerback is unlikely to require a full practice in order to be cleared for game action, but his status remains up in the air for Sunday as the back issue continues to linger.

Jones (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Back issues had limited Jones' snap counts both of the past two weeks and prevented him from practicing Thursday and Friday, which essentially eliminated any hope he had of suiting up in Week 7. With Jones on the sideline, William Jackson should pick up the start in his stead and take on a full slate of snaps at cornerback as the Bengals secondary looks to slow down Antonio Brown and company.

Jones (back) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones played just 15 snaps in each of the last two games, so even if he suits up, don't expect him to play enough snaps to make a serious impact. The veteran corner will likely be replaced by Darqueze Dennard and Josh Shaw for the time being.

Jones's back injury was described by coach Marvin Lewis as "more than spasms, the Dayton Daily News reports. "It's nothing that he needs any kind of medical intervention on," Lewis said. "He just needs some time."

EDGE Analysis

The bye week comes at the right time for the Bengals, with both starting corners Jones and Dre' Kirkpatrick leaving with injuries against the Bills in Week 5.

Jones sustained a back injury against the Bills on Sunday and will not return, Jay Morrison of the Dayton Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both of the Bengals starting cornerbacks are now out for the remainder of Sunday's game as Dre Kirkpatrick also sustained a shoulder injury. Darqueze Dennard, Josh Shaw and William Jackson will likely see heavily increased roles in their absence.

Jones left Thursday's game against the Texans with a right arm injury.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of the injury is unknown, but Jones was unable to return to Thursday's contest as a result. Fortunately for Jones, he'll have a long week to recover, but if he is unable to play next Sunday, Darqueze Dennard will likely get the start again, as he did Week 1 when Jones was serving his one-game suspension.

Jones (suspension) returned to the Bengals on Monday, Jay Morrison of the Dayton Daily News reports. "I'm in shape. I'm ready to go," Jones said.

EDGE Analysis

Jones didn't participate in the season opener due to a one-game suspension he was handed as a result of a January arrest. Now eligible to play again, Ross should instantly slot back in as a starter opposite Dre Kirkpatrick.

Jones has officially been suspended for the first game of the regular season, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones and the team have been aware of the suspension since June, so this is more of a formality. The punishment is the result of the veteran pleading guilty to obstruction of official business following a January arrest. Bengals' owner Mike Brown gave him a public show of support, so do not expect his absence from the season opener to impact his projected starting status.

Jones has been suspended for one game for violating the league's personal conduct policy, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones' punishment comes after he pleaded guilty to obstruction of official business following a January arrest stemming from a confrontation outside a Cincinnati hotel. In the wake of that ugly run-in -- which was notably made public through the release of police video -- Jones received a public show of support from Bengals owner Mike Brown, so his latest suspension isn't anticipated to threaten his future with the team. Nonetheless, his expected absence from the season opener will leave Cincinnati without its top cornerback and kick returner for a divisional clash against the Ravens.