FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones expects to be available for the team's Monday Night Football game against the visiting Chicago Bears, sources told ESPN.
Jones, who has been inactive the past three games, has told teammates that his recovery from a high left ankle sprain he suffered Sept. 25 has progressed, with a final hurdle to be cleared in practice. The Patriots' first practice of the week is scheduled for Thursday.
Coach Bill Belichick has deflected questions on Jones' status -- and his overall quarterback plans -- when asked in recent weeks.