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Matt Jones Injury: Updates on Redskins RB's Shoulder and Return

Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones exited Friday's preseason contest against the New York Jets with a shoulder injury and would not return.

Continue for updates.

Jones' Injury Diagnosis Revealed

Friday, Aug. 19

Josina Anderson of ESPN reported Jones has been diagnosed with an AC sprain.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Selene Parekh provided a graphic showing Jones' injury and a possible timeline:

#Redskins Matt Jones w AC separation.depending on grade 2-4wks RTP #fantasyfootball pic.twitter.com/9CHUUFwQMi

Washington spent a third-round draft pick on Jones in 2015, and he delivered solid numbers in his rookie season.