RONALD JONES NEWS

Deemed unlikely for Week 16 Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said Tuesday that he views Jones (finger) as doubtful to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list in advance of the team's Week 16 game in Detroit,...

Impact Prior to landing on the list Dec. 16, Jones' playing status was in question after he required surgery a day before that to address a fractured pinkie finger on his left hand. Arians didn't clarify where exactly Jones stands as he looks to clear the COVID-19 protocol, but the running back seemingly doesn't have much hope of receiving the green light for Saturday's game in Detroit. If that's the case, Leonard Fournette would likely be in store for another turn as Tampa Bay's lead back.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed unavailable Week 15 Jones (finger) remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list and he will not be active for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones underwent surgery to repair his fractured pinkie finger Tuesday, but there seemed a chance he could face Atlanta if capable of shouldering late-week practice reps. A subsequent Wednesday shift to the reserve/COVID-19 list promptly changed the outlook, and it's now confirmed the 23-year-old will miss his first game of 2020. With Tampa Bay proceeding devoid of the NFL's fourth-leading rusher for Sunday's NFC South clash, Leonard Fournette is expected to step into the primary running back role, per Greg Auman of The Athletic.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Ezekiel Elliott, Ronald Jones, Salvon Ahmed affecting Week 15 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Ezekiel Elliott, Ronald Jones, and Salvon Ahmed are dealing with injury and COVID issues heading into Sunday's games. Get the latest injury...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unlikely to play Jones (finger) isn't expected to play in Sunday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones might've been able to play after having finger surgery Tuesday, but he now faces a second obstacle after he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday. Coach Bruce Arians said he's preparing Leonard Fournette for the Week 15 start, with LeSean McCoy, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Kenjon Barner on hand as the other backfield options. After Sunday, the Bucs will be working on an abbreviated schedule Week 16 as they prepare for a Saturday game (Dec. 26) in Detroit.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Raheem Mostert, Antonio Gibson, Ronald Jones, more RBs impacting Week 15 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Raheem Mostert, Ronald Jones, and James Conner are dealing with new injuries while Antonio Gibson, Christian McCaffrey, Myles Gaskin, and Sa...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Placed on COVID list The Buccaneers added Jones (finger) to the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones' availability for Week 15 was already in doubt due after undergoing finger surgery Tuesday, and he'll now need to clear all necessary COVID-19 protocols before retaking the field. Being placed on the COVID list could mean either that Jones has tested positive or been deemed a close contact. In any case, it's looking increasingly likely that some combination of LeSean McCoy, Leonard Fournette, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Kenjon Barner will helm Tampa Bay's backfield.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs place RB Ronald Jones II on Reserve/COVID-19 list Not only is Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting running back dealing with an injury, he’s now being placed on the NFL’s Reserve/COVID-19 list. Jon...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Unsurprisingly absent from practice Jones (finger) didn't practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.

Impact Jones had surgery to put a pin into his fractured pinkie Tuesday, so his absence from Wednesday's practice isn't surprising. Teammate Chris Godwin missed one game after a similar procedure earlier this season, and while Jones' status for Sunday's trip to Atlanta is yet to be determined, the team would likely want to see him practice in some capacity before clearing the running back for game action. Tampa Bay's backfield would consist of some combination of LeSean McCoy, Leonard Fournette, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Kenjon Barner if Jones sits out Sunday.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Raheem Mostert, Ronald Jones, James Conner, more impacting Week 15 waiver wire pickups Raheem Mostert, Ronald Jones, and James Conner are all dealing with new injuries ahead of Week 15. Get the latest updates on these RBs and h...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Undergoing surgery on finger Jones (finger) will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair his broken left pinkie finger, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said Monday that the team feared Jones fractured his pinkie in the win over the Vikings, and the injury has now been confirmed. Jones will have a pin placed in the injured finger in a procedure that Stroud reports is similar to what teammate Chris Godwin underwent. Godwin ended up missing one game on account of the surgery, but it's unclear whether Jones' availability for Sunday's game against the Falcons will be affected by his own procedure.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

May have broken finger Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that Jones may have fractured his pinky during Sunday's win over the Vikings, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The Buccaneers are still awaiting confirmation on the severity of Jones' injury, but it sounds like he played through the issue Sunday while amassing 80 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Jones could have to have a pin inserted if he's indeed suffered a fractured finger, but it doesn't appear that he's in any serious danger of missing time.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Solid output in win Jones rushed 18 times for 80 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for four yards in the Buccaneers' 26-14 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact With Leonard Fournette a healthy scratch, Jones enjoyed a clear lead-back workload and was productive with it, contributing his sixth rushing touchdown of the campaign late in the first half to help round out a solid fantasy afternoon. The carry tally was the highest for Jones since Week 10 against the Panthers and helped Tom Brady pick his spots through the air against a Minnesota defense that played relatively well overall. While Jones' 19 touches Sunday are mildly encouraging, fantasy managers likely don't need reminding that with 10 or fewer totes in three of the prior four contests, the third-year back's role can often shrink without warning. Jones will hope to replicate his workhorse status in a Week 15 matchup against the tough Falcons run defense.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Air RoJo! Ronald Jones takes flight for TD Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones rushes for a one-yard touchdown.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • NFL.COM

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DECEMBER 2, 2020 • NFL.COM

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DECEMBER 2, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ronald Jones II's biggest plays vs. the Chiefs | Week 12 Watch the best plays from Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II in his Week 12 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ronald Jones II's biggest plays vs. the Chiefs | Week 12 Watch the best plays from Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II in his Week 12 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • NFL.COM

Shines with pair of big plays Jones rushed nine times for 66 yards and secured one of two targets for a 37-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Jones' fantasy day was made by a 30-yard-plus play apiece on the ground and through the air. The latter resulted in the Buccaneers' first touchdown of the afternoon and qualified as the first receiving score of Jones' career. The third-year back's rushing tally was a welcome boost from the 24 yards he'd mustered in Week 11 against the Rams, and while his overall workload Sunday still left plenty to be desired, Jones' fantasy managers will hope for a game script conducive to more volume in a Week 14 matchup against the Vikings after the Buccaneers' Week 13 bye.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Ronald Jones II with remarkable touchdown catch against Chiefs Although he’s often criticized for not being adept at catching the ball out of the backfield, Ronald Jones II was trusted by future Hall of...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Stymied Monday night Jones rushed 10 times for 24 yards in Monday night's 27-24 loss to the Rams. He also failed to haul in his lone target.

Impact Jones' rollercoaster season continued Monday, as he followed his career-best rushing total in Week 10 with his lowest yards per carry in a game this season. In his defense, Jones always faced a tough matchup against a smothering Rams front seven, but he nonetheless underwhelmed with his production, which included nothing in the passing game either. To make matters worse, Leonard Fournette vultured a two-yard rushing touchdown during the second quarter, but with 26 scrimmage yards on eight touches and three drops in the passing game, Fournette didn't do anything to separate himself from Jones going forward. Overall, it was a forgetful display for Jones, who will aim to get back on track in Week 12 versus the Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football Week 10 Reaction: Ronald Jones II Won; Patriots RBs Among Surprises - NESN.com There were a lot of noteworthy performances across the NFL Week 10. Here's some winners, losers and surprises that may have impacted your fa...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • NESN.COM

Prepare for takeoff: Bucs, Ronald Jones pull away to 46-23 win over Panthers Tampa Bay faced adversity early but rallied for a dominating win over Carolina to improve to 7-3.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ronald Jones' best runs from 192-yard game | Week 10 Watch the best runs from Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones in a Week 10 win against the Carolina Panthers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Explodes for career-best day Jones rushed 23 times for 192 yards and a touchdown while also securing one of two targets for six yards in the Buccaneers' 46-23 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He also lost a fu...

Impact The start of Jones' day certainly wasn't a harbinger of what was to come, as he lost the ball at his own 32-yard line to short-circuit the Buccaneers' first drive after just two plays. Nevertheless, the third-year back would go on to abundantly atone for his mistake, however, with the highlight of his afternoon coming on a 98-yard touchdown run off left guard in the third quarter to extend Tampa Bay's lead to 26-17 at the time. Jones also consistently gained chunk yards as the game wore on, leading to a career-high rushing yardage tally and his fourth 100-yard effort of the campaign overall. Jones will look to stay hot in a tough matchup against the Rams' stingy defense in a Week 11 Monday night showdown.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Jones breaks off a 98-yard TD, longest in Buccaneers history Jones is just the fourth player in NFL history to run for a touchdown of 98 yards or more.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM