Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones has not practiced for two weeks.
Or, for that matter, even been observed near a soccer topic.
Jones was closing seen at an in-stadium apply on Aug. 4, when he wore avenue clothes and walked the sideline. Previous to that night, he had been a staple of the Patriots’ excessive safety all through workers durations in teaching camp. Jones as soon as extra initiatives to start this season, after logging 16 begins, 69 tackles, 4 interceptions and three compelled fumbles closing yr.
The Patriots haven’t launched whether or not or not Jones is injured, nonetheless cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino indicated Friday he’s been with the workers.
“He’s doing one of the best he can, and he’s attempting to get higher every single day. I like Jon. Jon’s within the room, he’s like a second coach in there,” Pellegrino acknowledged. “Each time we’re speaking, he can all the time add in an additional piece of recommendation within the assembly room.”
A number of injured Patriots, along with offensive linemen Mike Onwenu and Cole Unusual, have popped by present practices, generally in uniform. Onwenu attended every joint practices in Inexperienced Bay this week. Requested for clarification about whether or not or not Jones is in Inexperienced Bay, Pellegrino dodged.
“Uh, generally,” he acknowledged. “Generally not.”
Pellegrino then added: “Not right here. May be right here.”
In keeping with MassLive, Jones must be on the market for the Patriots’ season opener in opposition to Philadelphia on Sept. 10.
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