Cornerback Sidney Jones is set to make his NFL debut this weekend. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports (via Twitter) that the Eagles are planning on activating the rookie defensive back from the non-football injury list.
Jones, a projected first-rounder in this past year’s draft, finished his standout collegiate career with six forced fumbles and eight interception. However, the cornerback suffered a torn Achilles during his pro day workout. Despite the injury, the Eagles still selected the Washington product in the second round.
As Rapoport notes, the activation is a reward for the cornerback’s hard work in returning from the injury. Meanwhile, Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com tweets that Jones has been ready to play for weeks, but the Eagles have been taking a cautious approach with the rookie.
While the rookie may have been “shining in practice,” it may be tough to expect a whole lot from the rookie during the regular-season finale. Jones will presumably fight for reps with Ronald Darby and Rasul Douglas behind starters Jalen Mills and Patrick Robinson.
Should leave him shut down and return next year at 100%.
sounds like he is 100%. all hands on deck when you’re trying to win
They don’t need tomorrow, it’s a wasted game and they’d dress the practice squad if they could. I’d hate to see a setback when he could shut it down and be as close to 100% as you can get next year.