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 RevealedFriday, Aug. 19Josina 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:Washington spent a third-round draft pick on Jones in 2015, and he delivered solid numbers in his rookie season. He didn't unseat incumbent starting running back Alfred Morris, but he finished with 490 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 144 carries.Of course, the bulk of Jones' contributions came in Week 2 against the St. Louis Rams, when he ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns.Washington liked what it saw from Jones enough to make him the starter ahead of the 2016 season after Morris signed with the Dallas Cowboys. The 22-year-old has all of the tools to thrive in the role, but he must stay healthy to reap the benefits.Washington made the playoffs last year despite having one of the worst rushing attacks in the league. Some improvement is necessary if the team hopes to match that success in 2016.Opposing defenses won't take quarterback Kirk Cousins lightly for a second year in a row. By focusing more on stopping the passing game, teams will make Jones and his fellow running backs shoulder more of the load. Taking Jones out of the equation is a tough blow for Washington's offense.Head coach Jay Gruden will hope Chris Thompson can step up in the backfield or somebody else further down on the depth chart can compensate following Jones' injury.
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