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What does Mac Jones' injury mean for Patriots this season?

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has what doctors diagnosed as a severe left high ankle sprain that would cause many to have surgery, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. While Jones is pushing to play as soon as possible, he is likely to miss multiple games.

Here are some of the key factors surrounding Jones' injury:

Timeline to return: Jones’ preference is to not have surgery, according to those familiar with his thinking. He hasn’t given up hope of returning quickly, as he took part in meetings this week as if there were a chance he could play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field (4:25 p.