The Facts:
Jones wasn't about to take another day off just because it was Labor Day. For the first time since he injured his right calf on Aug.12, Jones suited up yesterday and practiced with his teammates. HC Eric Mangini, always secretive when it comes to injuries, would not comment on Jones' rehabilitation or speculate on his ability to play when the Jets open the season Sunday against the Patriots. According to NFL rules, the Jets do not have to release a list of injured players until Wednesday.
Reported by the New York Daily News
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Still, Daily News staffer Kristie Ackert advised readers that in pads and doing drills, Jones looked like he will play in the opener. If so, the Jets need Jones, who did individual and position drills with RBs coach Jimmy Raye, to find his fit with the first teamers quickly. The Jets, 20th in the league in rushing last year, expect Jones to be their feature back, but are comfortable with 5-8, 202-pound Leon Washington contributing heavily after 151 rushes as a rookie last year.
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