Los Angeles Rams rookie Ernest Jones has been on injured reserve since Week 15 and there was hope that he could return in time for Sunday’s divisional round matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the Rams designating Jones to return from injured reserve on Thursday, Sean McVay said Friday that Jones won’t play on Sunday, but is “on track for next week.”
Of course, for Jones to play next week, the Rams would need to take of business by defeating the Buccaneers on Sunday. Jones would have been a welcomed addition for Los Angeles with Leonard Fournette returning for Tampa Bay, but Travin Howard should continue seeing an increased role in Jones’ absence.
Also, with Jones sidelined for another week, Troy Reeder will likely have the green dot on his helmet again against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.
