IRPatrick Jones
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Sat 10/18/25 3:24 PM

Jones (back) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old's shift to IR comes as no surprise, as head coach Dave Canales told reporters Wednesday that Jones would miss the remainder of the season due to a back injury. Jones, a first-year Panther, appeared in four games and played 161 defensive snaps prior to his injury, recording nine total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended. While he's sidelined for the rest of Carolina's 2025 campaign, expect rookie Nic Scourton to step in and start at outside linebacker.

IRPatrick Jones
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Wed 10/15/25 6:14 PM

Head coach Dave Canales announced Wednesday that Jones will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to a back injury that will require surgery, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones presumably sustained the injury during the Panthers' Week 6 win over the Cowboys. He underwent imaging Monday, and the results revealed that the injury was severe enough for him to warrant season-ending surgery. The 2021 third-rounder will end the 2025 regular season with nine tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across four games. Rookie second-rounder Nic Scourton is expected to step into a more prominent role at linebacker in Jones' absence, and more rotational snaps on defense should be available for Princely Umanmielen and Thomas Incoom.

IRPatrick Jones
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Wed 10/1/25 4:38 PM

Jones (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Jones missed last Sunday's loss to the Patriots but appears to be on track to return to the lineup following a two-game absence. Jones has five tackles (four solo), one QB hit and one pass breakup on 90 defensive snaps this season.

IRPatrick Jones
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Fri 9/26/25 12:47 PM

Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
The first-year Panther is now in line to miss his second consecutive game after likely sustaining a hamstring injury in Carolina's Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. While Jones remains sidelined in Week 4, expect 2025 third-round pick Princely Umanmielen to play an increased role as one of the Panthers' starting edge rushers.

IRPatrick Jones
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Fri 9/19/25 1:45 PM

Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Jones logged a trio of DNPs in practice this week and will miss Sunday's divisional matchup after logging 89 percent of the defensive snaps in the Panthers' Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. Nic Scourton, DJ Johnson and Princely Umanmielen appear to be next up at edge rusher for Carolina opposite D.J. Wonnum.

IRPatrick Jones
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Fri 9/12/25 3:57 PM

Jones (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
The first-year Panther opened the team's week of practice with consecutive limited sessions due to an ankle injury. However, he upgraded to full participation Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue. Jones played 60 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps in Week 1, recording just one total tackle. He's expected to continue starting as one of Carolina's top edge rushers as the season progresses.

IRPatrick Jones
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Wed 9/10/25 7:47 PM

Jones (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Jones suffered an ankle injury in the team's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars in Week 1, ultimately being forced to exit the contest early. His ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a good sign, and he'll look to log a full practice prior to Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

IRPatrick Jones
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Sun 9/7/25 5:02 PM

Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to an ankle injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has gone back to the locker room to determine the severity of the injury and whether he can return late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Nic Scourton and Princley Umanmielen are candidates to see an uptick in defensive snaps due to Jones' injury.

IRPatrick Jones
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Mon 3/10/25 4:26 PM

Jones (knee) is in line to sign a two-year contract worth up to $20 million with the Panthers, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones recorded a career-best stat line across the board in 15 regular-season games with the Vikings in 2024, with 39 tackles (19 solo), including 7.0 sacks, plus one forced fumble. He battled a knee injury down the stretch and missed the final two games of the year, but Jones figures to be healthy for the start of Carolina's offseason activities. The 2021 third-round pick looks primed to contribute as a rotational pass rusher with his new team.

IRPatrick Jones
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Tue 1/21/25 12:20 AM

Jones (knee) finished the 2024 season with 39 tackles (19 solo), including 7.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across 15 regular-season contests.
EDGE Analysis
Jones battled a knee injury over the final month-plus of the season, missing Week 14 before returning for three contests and then missing Week 18 and the wild-card playoff loss to the Rams. It was a disappointing end to what was a breakout season for the 2020 third-round pick. After recording just 5.0 sacks across his first 42 career contests, Jones recorded all seven of his sacks this past season in the first 10 games of the year before the injury bug hit. Jones is now scheduled to be a free agent in March at 26 years old.