Rob Jones Out for the Season with the Cowboys
Guard Rob Jones has finished his first season with the Dallas Cowboys before it officially begins.
After suffering a neck fracture on July 28 during the first practice with equipment, the Cowboys placed him on the injured reserve list on Friday.
A recovery period of two to three months was expected, but his return to the field was uncertain. Therefore, the Cowboys opted for the injury reserve.
Jones, who signed a one-year contract for $3.75 million, with $3 million guaranteed, had seen action with the first team before the injury. He was anticipated to back up rookie Tyler Booker at the right guard position.
Before joining the Cowboys, Jones played four years with the Miami Dolphins, where he started in 30 of 49 games.
To fill Jones’ position, the Cowboys signed running back Malik Davis, who was released in April after spending most of the last two seasons on the practice squad.
With Miles Sanders out due to a knee contusion and Deuce Vaughn recovering from a hamstring strain, the Cowboys needed reinforcements at the running back position. On Thursday, rookie Jaydon Blue suffered an ankle injury, leaving the team with only three fully healthy running backs: Javonte Williams, Phil Mafah, and Hunter Luepke.
