The Facts:
A report published today and repeated on local radio said Jones will miss the Lions' first six regular-season games because of his foot injury. But the team says it's too early to declare that. "That is absolutely untrue," Lions spokesman Bill Keenist said today. "That's premature. No decision has been made. He continues to rehab and make good progress."
Reported by the Detroit Free Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The report said the Lions had not made an official decision but were planning to keep Jones on the physically unable to perform list heading into the regular season. If the Lions keep Jones on the PUP list, he would miss the first six weeks of the regular season. Then the Lions would have a three-week window to put him on the active roster or on injured reserve. Remember: Jones said Tuesday he still hopes to return for the regular-season opener -- and that he would reclaim his starting spot from Tatum Bell when healthy. But the question as to exactly when Jones will be healthy remains wide open. Stay tuned.
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