Jones (ankle) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

The 2022 third-rounder was deemed questionable for the contest after being listed as limited on Patriots practice reports Monday through Wednesday, but Jones will be available Thursday to work in depth cornerback role, as well as handle kickoff and punt return duties for the team Week 12.

Jones (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones suffered an ankle injury and briefly left Sunday's win over the Jets, but he returned and took a line-drive punt back 84 yards to score the game-winning touchdown with just five seconds left in regulation. His presence on Monday's estimated report isn't concerning, but if he doesn't return to full participation Tuesday or Wednesday, he'll be in danger of missing New England's Thanksgiving day matchup against the Vikings.

Jones (ankle) returned a punt for a touchdown after re-entering Sunday's 10-3 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Jones previously exited during the second half and was deemed questionable to return with an ankle injury. While the extent of this issue is still unclear, the rookie was able to come back in and log the lone touchdown of the game to put the Patriots up 10-3 with eight seconds remaining. This play marks the first punt-return touchdown in the NFL season, and Jones will look to continue providing a burst in the return game against the Vikings on Thanksgiving Day.

Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Jets with an ankle injury.

EDGE Analysis

Jones appears to picked up this issue at some point during the second half, leaving him with less than one quarter to return before the end of this contest. The rookie cornerback has played a limited role on defense over the first eight games of the season, as his primary value has come as New England's starting punt returner. In his absence, either Myles Bryant or Jabrill Peppers will likely handle the team's punt-return duties.

Jones rotated in as one of four punt returners during practice Wednesday after going working through mandatory minicamp in a limited capacity, Paul Perillo of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones wore a non-contact jersey during June's minicamp periods, but he appears to be healthy once again this training camp. The rookie third-round pick figures to compete with Jonathan Jones and Terrance Mitchell for a backup role at cornerback this coming season; however, Jones could establish a consistent role as the Patriots' punt returner.

Jones (undisclosed) was still sporting a non-contact jersey at the Patriots' practice Wednesday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's still unclear what is ailing Jones, but he remains in a non-contact uniform at mandatory minicamp. The third-round pick is coming off a final collegiate season at Houston in 2021 in which he intercepted five passes. Jones currently projects to operate as a depth option behind Terrance Mitchell and Jalen Mills at cornerback.