JULIO JONES NEWS

Sits out practice Wednesday Jones (knee) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Making just his third appearance of the season last Thursday against the Ravens, Jones salvaged his day with a late touchdown and finished with a 2-21-1 receiving line on four targets. With Russell Gage (hamstring) sidelined, Jones (39 of 68) ranked third behind Mike Evans (64) and Chris Godwin (61) in offensive snaps, but it didn't translate to much production. With an absence from practice to kick off Week 9 prep, Jones again will need to prove his health in advance of Sunday's game versus the Rams.

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Scores touchdown in return Jones (knee) secured two of four targets for 21 yards and a touchdown and ran once for no gain in the Buccaneers' 27-22 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.

Impact The veteran wideout was able to make it through the entire game in his first action since Week 4, and it paid off when he scored his first touchdown since Week 18 of last season on an eight-yard catch with 49 seconds remaining. Jones was a distant third behind the top duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in terms of targets, but he could enjoy another solid complementary role in a Week 9 matchup against the Rams with extra time to rest his knee ahead of that contest.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Back in action Thursday Jones (knee) is listed as active Thursday against the Ravens, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Making his first appearance since Week 4 and just his third of the campaign, Jones will join Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and others as wide receivers available for quarterback Tom Brady with Russell Gage (hamstring) sidelined. It's unclear what kind of snap and target share Jones can expect Thursday, but he does have one 40-plus yard catch to his name among his four receptions in two appearances.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return for Week 8 action Jones (knee) is in line to be active Thursday against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact If he's indeed available Week 8, it'll mark Jones' first appearance since Week 4 and just his third of the season. While the Buccaneers won't have Russell Gage (hamstring) or Cameron Brate (neck) on Thursday, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin occupy the top two spots in the receiving corps, so Jones can't necessarily expect a massive share of the targets. Still, Jones is averaging 19 YPC and and 10.9 YPT on his four catches and seven targets in 2022, meaning he may be able to hit for a chunk play (or plays) at some point.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Game-time decision for TNF Jones (knee) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Ravens, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Jones has missed three consecutive games, but it appears that he's been gradually ramping up his practice activity and could still have a chance to play Thursday. With Russell Gage (hamstring) already ruled out, it would be significant if the Buccaneers can get Jones back on the field behind Mike Evans (knee) and Chris Godwin. The final word on Jones' status may not come until inactives are released ahead of Thursday's 8:15 p.m. kickoff.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited Tuesday Jones (knee) was a limited participant at Tuesday's walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Like he did last week, Jones mixed into some drills in the second session of the week, but he still ended up missing his third game in a row this past Sunday at Carolina. It remains to be seen whether he'll suffer the same fate Thursday versus the Ravens, but Wednesday's injury report could provide some clarity regarding his upcoming availability (or lack thereof).

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Jones (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Jones (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Jones didn't practice at all this week, and the Buccaneers don't have much reason to push things with him now that Chris Godwin and Russell Gage are off the injury report, giving them a potent three-man wideout 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 night (Oct. 27).

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Thursday Jones (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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).

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No activity Wednesday Jones (knee) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Jones' absence comes as no surprise after general manager Jason Licht said Monday that that Buccaneers are "playing the long game" with the veteran wideout to ensure he's good to go at some point later this season, according to Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times. Through five games, Jones has played a cumulative six quarters while being inactive three times, and there's no telling when he may be available to Tampa Bay's offense again. Aside from Jones, the team's receiving corps remains banged up, with Chris Godwin (hip/knee) limited in practice and Russell Gage (ankle) and Jaelon Darden (tooth) not practicing Wednesday.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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