Jones (knee) was listed as a non-participant at Monday's walkthrough, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Jones missed his third game in a row and fifth overall of the season Sunday in Carolina, he did make an appearance at practice last Thursday as limited. It could be a sign that he's closing in on a return to action, but he'll again begin Week 8 prep with no activity. Fellow wide receivers Mike Evans (ankle) and Russell Gage (hamstring) also sat out Monday, so the situation bears watching to see if any of the trio is in danger of missing Thursday's contest against the Ravens.

Jones (knee) will not play Sunday against the Panthers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Russell Gage all healthy and a struggling opponent on tap, it would've been a big surprise if this was the week the Bucs brought Jones back from his PCL injury. Jones' next chance to play will be just four days later Thursday night against the Ravens.

Jones (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was spotted warming up with fellow wide receiver Chris Godwin during the media-access portion of the session, per Greg Auman of The Athletic, which signaled his return to drills for the first time since Friday, Oct. 7. It's unclear if Jones is ramping up for his first game action since Week 4, but the Buccaneers could open up that possibility by listing him anything other than 'Out' on Friday's injury report.

Jones (knee) is participating in the early portion of Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has missed Tampa Bay's last two contests, and it would be a noticeable step in the right direction if he's able to log at least limited activity on Thursday's official practice report. The Buccaneers could need to see more from the veteran before clearing him for a return to the field, so it's too early to make assumptions about his Week 7 availability, but a return to practice at least signals that Jones could return to the lineup soon.

Jones (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

After Jones wasn't seen on the field earlier Wednesday, it doesn't come as a surprise that he went down as a non-participant to begin Week 7 prep. The Buccaneers are expected to take their time with Jones' recovery from a knee injury with the aim to have him healthy for the stretch run of the season. As such, whenever he makes an appearance at practice will be a sign that his return to game action may be possible in the near future. But for now, Jones seems destined to be a regular inactive with the team's receiving corps in relative good health at the moment.

Jones (knee) wasn't spotted at the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones hasn't suited up for game action since Week 4, and the Buccaneers appear to be prioritizing the veteran's availability down the stretch rather than pushing him for an immediate return. He will have two more opportunities to resume practicing ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Panthers.

Jones (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday at Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Sitting out for the fourth time in six games to begin the season, Jones will continue his recovery from a knee injury while all of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Russell Gage serve as Tom Brady's options at wide receiver this weekend. As GM Jason Licht mentioned Monday, the Buccaneers are "playing the long game" with Jones to ensure he's available at some point down the stretch. Jones' next chance to play arrives Sunday, Oct. 23, at Carolina.

Jones (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Jones didn't practice at all this week, and the Buccaneers don't have much reason to push things now that Chris Godwin and Russell Gage are off the injury report, giving them a potent WR group to attack Pittsburgh's injury-riddled secondary. Jones' next chance to play will be a Sunday game against the Panthers in Week 7 (Oct. 23), followed by a Week 8 matchup with Baltimore on a Thursday (Oct. 27).

Jones (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With another DNP under his belt this week, Jones has just one more opportunity to log some practice reps before the Buccaneers potentially make a ruling on his availability for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. The Buccaneers' receiving corps remains banged up otherwise, with Chris Godwin (hip/knee) getting the day off, Russell Gage limited due to an ankle injury, and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) and Jaelon Darden (tooth) practicing fully Thursday.

Jones (knee) wasn't participating in the open portion of Thursday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones looks destined to go down as a non-participant on the Buccaneers' official practice report for the second straight day, which doesn't inspire much early optimism that he'll be on the field for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. If Jones is sidelined for the fourth time in six games this season, Russell Gage (ankle), Breshad Perriman and Scotty Miller could all be candidates to see added snaps alongside the Buccaneers' top two wideouts, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin (hip/knee).