LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Matt Jones, who recently suffered an AC sprain, began his week sporting a non-contact jersey at practice.
On Wednesday he played without the yellow jersey, according to Rich Tandler of CSN Mid Atlantic.
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Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (31) is face masked by Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Preston Brown (52) in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland on December 20, 2015. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Jones contends that he "feels awesome" this week and expects to play Monday, when the Redskins face the Pittsburgh Steelers Sept. 12 in Landover.
Matt Jones says his shoulder "feels awesome," and he expects to play Monday.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 5, 2016
The 23-year-old is locked in as the top running back in Washington's watered-down backfield of Rob Kelley and Chris Thompson.
Matt Jones' yellow jersey is gone. #Redskins
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) September 7, 2016
Jones had moments of brilliance last season, stealing carries from veteran Alfred Morris. He had 794 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns in 13 games, but his four fumbles caused concern.
Matt Jones in practice but wearing a yellow non-contact jersey.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 5, 2016Advertisement
For fantasy football's sake, Jones ranks as a low-end RB2 or a dicey flex option for his Week 1 match-up.
