How tough is Patriots defensive tackle Chris Jones? He played the duration of Super Bowl XLIX on a torn calf, according to a source.
Jones returned to practice yesterday after beginning the season on the physically unable to perform list. The Patriots have until Nov. 24 to decide whether to activate Jones or end his season, and that choice can be made at any moment.
Jones declined to discuss the nature of the injury today but acknowledged his excitement to return to the practice field.
"The whole process took longer than I anticipated," Jones said. "So as I got going and was able to work out, it was little victories from there on out.