Don’t count out Mac Jones just yet.
The Patriots starting quarterback is doubtful to start Sunday’s game against the Lions just two weeks after he reportedly suffered a “pretty severe” high ankle sprain. However, New England is holding out hope that Jones can play, The Athletic’s NFL insider Jeff Howe reported. The team and Jones both want to see how he responds to continued treatment on Saturday during walkthroughs, Howe added.
Jones returned to practice this week for the first time since he injured his ankle against the Ravens in Week 3. He was limited on all three days and left each practice early to continue to get treatment on his injured left ankle, the NFL Network’s Mike Giardi reported.