TONY JONES NEWS

Stepping up in practice Jones is competing with Devine Ozigbo, Abram Smith and Dwayne Washington for a roster spot as a backup running back, Luke Johnson of nola.com reports.

Impact The third-year back has impressed thus far throughout training camp by gashing the Saints' defense for multiple nice runs, which is especially notable given he sits on the roster bubble. If Jones can continue catching the coaching staff's eye, the 5-foot-11, 224-pound back could carve out a rotational role alongside Mark Ingram and the recently acquired Malcolm Brown. However, all reserve running backs could receive a heavier workload depending on how Alvin Kamara's legal situation plays out.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 5, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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MAY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Another quiet game Jones recorded seven carries for 22 yards in Sunday's 30-20 win over Atlanta.

Impact Jones worked as the Saints' second back with Mark Ingram (knee) sidelined for the second consecutive game. He earned seven carries, his highest total since Week 12. However, that resulted in only 22 yards, with his longest gain going for six yards. Jones racked up 54 total carries across 11 games this season, but with Ingram still under contract in 2022, Jones will likely begin the campaign in a depth role.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Little output in Ingram's absence Jones rushed once for minus-two yards during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Panthers.

Impact The absence of Mark Ingram (knee) seemingly pushed Jones into the No. 2 role at running back, but he only saw nine offensive snaps compared to 45 for Kamara and 20 for fullback Adam Prentice. Meanwhile, Kamara and quarterback Taysom Hill ended up handling 89 percent of the rushing attempts. Even if Ingram remains sidelined in Week 18 against Atlanta, it doesn't seem as if Jones will have a workload that could lead to useful fantasy numbers.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for No. 2 role Week 17 Jones is expected to serve as the No. 2 running back behind Alvin Kamara in Sunday's game against the Panthers with Mark Ingram (knee) listed as questionable but not expected to pl...

Impact When Ingram was last sidelined Week 14 against the Jets after landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jones played 19 snaps on offense (28 percent) and carried six times for 10 yards while catching his lone target for a 19-yard gain. New Orleans won that game comfortably (30-9), but if Sunday's contest proves more competitive, Jones may be at risk of seeing a lighter workload if the playoff-hopeful Saints opt to lean more heavily on Kamara.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 29 yards Jones rushed six times for 10 yards while catching his only target for 19 yards during Sunday's win over the Jets.

Impact After being a healthy scratch in Week 13, the absence of Mark Ingram (COVID-19) seemingly threw Jones back into the mix. However, Alvin Kamara ended up commanding the vast majority the workload en route to 31 total touches. Even if Ingram remains sidelined in Week 15 against Tampa Bay, Jones isn't likely to serve in anything more than a reserve role.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise scratch Thursday Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Even with Alvin Kamara (knee) sidelined for a fourth straight contest, the Saints will keep Jones in street clothes in this one. Instead, Mark Ingram is slated to handle the bulk of the reps out of the backfield, with wide receiver Ty Montgomery, fullback Adam Prentice and special teamer Dwayne Washington on hand for complementary work.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed for reserve role Jones is expected to serve as the Saints' No. 2 running back Thursday against the Cowboys with Mark Ingram (knee) in line to start in his return from a one-game absence, Amie Just...

Impact Alvin Kamara (knee) sits atop the Saints' depth chart and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game, but Jane Slater and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier in the day that the 26-year-old will ultimately be sidelined for a fourth straight game while he contends with a sprained MCL. The Saints won't officially confirm Kamara's status until he's included on the team's inactive list that will be released 90 minutes prior to kickoff, but his absence likely won't be enough to ensure Jones maintains a big role on offense. Jones started in last week's Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bills and carried a team-high 16 times for 27 yards, but he was afforded the opportunity only because Ingram joined Kamara on the inactive list. With Ingram having since returned to practice in full capacity this week, he'll be in the clear to serve in a lead role out of the Saints' backfield, just as he did in the first two games that Kamara missed. Jones was available for the second of those two contests, but he played just 10 snaps on offense and finished with three carries for two yards in the Saints' 40-29 loss to the Eagles in Week 11.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield amid injuries Jones rushed 16 times for 27 yards during Thursday's 31-6 loss to the Bills.

Impact With Alvin Kamara (knee) and Mark Ingram (knee) sidelined, Jones clearly served as the top option on early downs. However, the return of lineman Terron Armstead wasn't enough to help him overcome the struggles of this Trevor Siemian-led offense, and Ty Montgomery stole a bunch of work on passing downs en route to seven targets. Even if Kamara and Ingram remain sidelined in Week 13 against Dallas, Jones seems hard to trust as a touchdown-dependent fantasy asset.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills defense smothers Tony Jones on fourth-down stop ' Bills at Saints New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones' rushing attempt gets stopped by the Buffalo Bills on fourth down.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Tony Jones can't escape Bills' relentless defense on fourth-down stop New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones' rushing attempt gets stopped by the Buffalo Bills on fourth down.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Primed for bigger workload Thursday Jones is poised to be the Saints' lead running back Thursday against the Bills with both Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram sidelined due to knee injuries, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com repo...

Impact While Kamara is missing a third consecutive contest, Ingram is logging his first absence since returning to New Orleans via trade from Houston back on Oct. 27. Jones thus is in line for more work, but his small sample isn't particularly encouraging. In five appearances this season, he's averaged 3.6 yards on 22 carries and hauled in four of six targets for 10 yards. Aside from Jones, the Saints likely will give wide receiver Ty Montgomery and special teamer Dwayne Washington some run out of the backfield as well.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saints RB depth chart: Tony Jones Jr., Dwayne Washington to lead New Orleans backfield on Thanksgiving Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram are both expected to be out for the Saints' Thanksgiving night game against the Bills.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

More work possible Thursday Jones could be in line for a bigger workload Thursday against the Bills with Alvin Kamara (knee) ruled out and Mark Ingram (knee) questionable for the contest, Larry Holder of The...

Impact Kamara's sprained MCL is forcing him out for a third straight game, while Ingram was listed as limited twice and with no activity once on Saints practice reports during Week 12 prep. If Ingram ends up joining Kamara as inactive Thursday, Jones, special-teamer Dwayne Washington, fullback Alex Armah and wide receiver Ty Montgomery would be the candidates for backfield reps. To date, Jones has gotten the most work among the quartet out of the backfield this season, averaging 3.6 yards on his 22 carries and gathering in four of six targets for 10 yards.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Watchlist for Week 13: Streaming targets, free agent sleepers include Daniel Jones, Tony Jones Jr., Laviska Shenault Jr. Now's the time for owners to stay ahead on the fantasy football waiver wire and scout potential free agent pickups. Prior to Weeks 12 and 13...

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Minimal role in return to lineup Jones rushed three times for two yards during Sunday's 40-29 loss to the Eagles.

Impact In his first game back from an ankle injury, Jones barely saw any work despite the absence of Alvin Kamara (knee). Instead, Mark Ingram (24 combined carries and targets) almost exclusively carried the load. Even if Kamara remains sidelined in Week 12 against Buffalo, Jones does not seem like an advisable fantasy option in any format.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opening looms in return from IR Jones (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL media's transactions page.

Impact Jones is back on the roster just in time for an intriguing opportunity Sunday in Philadelphia, as workhorse Alvin Kamara (knee) has been ruled out. While Mark Ingram is expected to get the starting nod in Kamara's absence, Jones is slated to work as his top backup ahead of special teams contributor Dwayne Washington. Jones averaged a respectable 4.1 yards per carry on 19 attempts in four games prior to injuring his ankle.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On track to be activated Jones (ankle) appears on track to be activated from injured reserve before Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Jones returned to practice Wednesday after a month-and-a-half absence, and he may now step right back in as the No. 2 running back, this time behind Mark Ingram instead of Alvin Kamara (knee). With both Kamara and slot receiver/scatback Ty Montgomery (finger) ruled out, the Saints are left with Ingram and special teamer Dwayne Washington as the backfield options apart from Jones. Last week, Ingram took on 18 touches and played 85 percent of the snaps in a loss to Tennessee, though Montgomery earned a handful of plays in the backfield before exiting late in the first quarter with a finger injury.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Jones (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact The same goes for Alvin Kamara, who missed a Week 10 loss to Tennessee with a minor knee sprain. Mark Ingram filled in and took on a a three-down role this past Sunday, but there's still some chance for Jones to be the No. 2 back once he's healthy. Jones last played in Week 4, taking 23 touches for 87 yards over the first four games of the season.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to injured reserve The Saints placed Jones (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Jones was set to miss 3-to-4 weeks anyway after injuring his ankle this past Sunday versus the Giants. With this transaction, he'll now miss the Saints' next three games and won't be eligible to return until Sunday, Nov. 7 against the Falcons. While Jones is sidelined, New Orleans may rely on Alvin Kamara even more out of the backfield, but for any touches that linger Dwayne Washington and newcomer Devine Ozigbo will be on the case.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

To be sidelined 3-to-4 weeks Jones (ankle) is in line to miss the next 3-to-4 weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Prior to getting carted off the field this past Sunday against the Giants, Jones experienced a decreasing share of the offensive snaps in each of the Saints' four games. On the season, he's turned 19 carries into 77 yards and caught four of six passes for 10 yards. New Orleans figures to sign a depth running back in short order after working out Duke Johnson, Lamar Miller, Brian Hill, Ito Smith and Ryquell Armstead on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on David Montgomery, Joe Mixon, Tony Jones Jr., affecting Week 5 waiver pickups David Montgomery, Joe Mixon, and Tony Jones Jr. all exited last week's games early, and our Week 5 fantasy waiver pickups and RB rankings co...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Carted off with ankle injury Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Giants with an ankle injury.

Impact Jones was carted off the field in the second quarter, though the nature of his injury was not apparent at the time. Dwayne Washington has served as the team's second back in the absence of Jones, though he has had very limited work behind Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Jones Jr. talks Saints running scheme 10/1/21 New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. post-practice media availability from Friday, October 1, 2021 ahead of the Saints' Week 4 gam...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM