D.J. Jones
IL/DT DEN (12)
Mon 12/22/25 10:49 PM

Jones registered seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense during the Broncos' 34-20 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Jones was credited with his third sack of the season late in the fourth quarter, when he took down Trevor Lawrence for a minimal loss. Jones' 3.0 sacks match a career high that he set in 2020 (across 14 regular-season games) as a member of the 49ers. He'll have two more opportunities to set a new career high in sacks, and he has a prime chance to do so Christmas Day against a Chiefs team that is dealing with multiple injuries to the offensive line.

D.J. Jones
IL/DT DEN (12)
Wed 12/10/25 8:50 PM

Jones (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
An ankle injury prevented Jones from playing against the Raiders in Week 14, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday puts him on track to play against the Packers on Sunday. Jones' return means Eyioma Uwazurike will revert to a rotational role on the Broncos' defensive line.

D.J. Jones
IL/DT DEN (12)
Fri 12/5/25 7:25 PM

Jones (ankle) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones will miss his first game of the season in Week 14 as he nurses an ankle injury that held him out of practice all week. In his absence, Eyioma Uwazurike could see extra work on the defensive line against the pass-happy Raiders.

D.J. Jones
IL/DT DEN (12)
Wed 12/3/25 7:48 PM

Jones (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones suffered a shoulder injury Sunday night against Washington that caused him to miss the end of the overtime win. He'll probably need to return to practice in some capacity by the end of Friday in order to be able to play against Las Vegas on Sunday. Should Jones miss that matchup, Eyioma Uwazurike could see an uptick in defensive snaps.

D.J. Jones
IL/DT DEN (12)
Sun 11/30/25 10:47 PM

Jones is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Commanders due to a shoulder injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones was injured in the second half against Washington after he recorded two tackles (one solo) and one QB hit. While Jones is sidelined, Eyioma Uwazurike figures to see plenty of action at nose tackle for Denver.

D.J. Jones
IL/DT DEN (12)
Mon 3/10/25 1:02 AM

Jones and the Broncos agreed on a three-year contract Sunday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones is coming off a 2024 campaign in which he compiled 42 total tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks while also adding a fumble recovery and three passes defensed over the Broncos' 17 regular-season games. The 30-year-old will now stick around Denver for a few more years, likely operating as its primary nose tackle again in 2025.

D.J. Jones
IL/DT DEN (12)
Wed 1/22/25 5:51 PM

Jones tallied 42 total tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three passes defended over 17 regular-season games in 2024.
EDGE Analysis
Despite starting all 17 of the Broncos' regular-season games this year, Jones recorded fewer tackles (46 to 42), sacks (2.0 to 1.0) and forced fumbles (three to zero) compared to his 2023 campaign. The 30-year-old was outproduced by fellow nose tackle Malcolm Roach, who logged more tackles (43 to 42), sacks (2.5 to 1.0) and forced fumbles (one to zero) in 2024 despite staring just one game. Jones just concluded the final season of a three-year, $30 million deal signed with Denver in 2022, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's likely to be a sought-after name for teams in need of interior defensive line help this offseason.

D.J. Jones
IL/DT DEN (12)
Wed 12/18/24 5:39 PM

Jones (finger) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Chargers, Susanna Weir of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones upgraded from a limited practice session Tuesday to a full workload Wednesday, suggesting that he's moved past his finger injury in time to play Thursday night. The 29-year-old has recorded 36 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended over 14 appearances this season. He's expected to serve as the Broncos' top nose tackle in the Week 16 divisional matchup.

D.J. Jones
IL/DT DEN (12)
Mon 12/16/24 5:27 PM

Jones (finger) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones injured his finger in Sunday's win over the Colts and was unable to return to the game. Malcolm Roach filled in with extra snaps in the middle of Denver's defensive line with Jones out. The Broncos have a short week ahead of Thursday night's date with the Chargers.

D.J. Jones
IL/DT DEN (12)
Sun 12/15/24 7:11 PM

Jones exited Sunday's game against the Colts with a finger injury and is doubtful to return, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to exiting in the second half, Jones recorded three tackles (one solo) in the box score. Malcolm Roach is the next man up on the interior of Denver's defensive line.