| 5/14/2013 1:52:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew says he is still on schedule for his return to the field after Lisfranc surgery, although his current ability is limited to a 30-yard run at three-quarters speed, according to a Josh Alper report. | Insight: Jones-Drew underwent foot surgery in December. If all goes well he'll be ready for Opening Day, but that's far from a sure thing at this point. MJD is capable for putting up big numbers, but only if he is healthy. | | |
| 3/22/2013 2:55:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew has a schedule for his return to the field after Lisfranc surgery which included getting rid of the walking boot by the weekend, start running in May and be full-go in June. | Insight: Jones-Drew underwent foot surgery in December. If all goes well he'll be ready for Opening Day. MJD is capable for putting up 1,750-2,000 combined yards, but only if the Jaguars can come up with a passing game to prevent the opposition from showing eight man fronts. | | |
| 1/31/2013 8:18:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville halfback Maurice Jones-Drew told the Florida Times Union that he's expecting to be cleared for football activities sometime in May or early June. | Insight: Jones-Drew underwent foot surgery in December. He was given a similar timetable then so it looks like Jones-Drew hasn't suffered any setbacks. He's not expected to holdout at training camp like he did in 2012, though at age 27, fantasy owners should keep in mind that Jones-Drew's best years are probably behind me. | | |
| 12/28/2012 3:02:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) underwent foot surgery Friday that could sideline him until May. | Insight: Jones-Drew held out all of training camp but returned for Week 1 and compiled 408 rushing yards and 86 receiving yards with two touchdowns over his first five games. He injured his foot in Week 7 at Oakland and hasn't played since. Jones-Drew should be ready for training camp next season but may choose to hold out again since he didn't accomplish anything this preseason in terms of a new contract. | | |
| 12/21/2012 2:15:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) didn't practice again this week and is out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, according to the Jaguars' website. | Insight: We consider him doubtful for Week 17 as well, since it doesn't pay for either side to risk re-injury in a lost season. | | |
| 12/20/2012 12:22:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) didn't practice Thursday and is doubtful to play Sunday against the Patriots. SOURCE: Vito Stellino, Florida Times-Union | Insight: MJD rode a stationary bike Thursday. We consider him doubtful for Week 17 as well since it doesn't pay for either side to risk re-injury. Jones-Drew will likely be seeking a contract extension again in the offseason and Jacksonville will need its star player healthy whether they pay him or not. | | |
| 12/17/2012 4:00:00 PM |
Description: For a change, a Monday has passed and Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew has not been declared out for the next game. | Insight: That's not to say that MJD will be ready in Week 16, but at least there is a slight chance as his pain has subsided. | | |
| 11/28/2012 2:08:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew was hoping to return for Week 13, he's not at Wednesday's practice. | Insight: This is your weekly MJD isn't going to play this week notice. Rashad Jennings will likely start as Jalen Parmele was just put on season-ending IR. | | |
| 11/23/2012 12:08:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew was hoping to return for Week 13, but that's not going to happen. | Insight: MJD is apparently not close to returning and his comment last week that he was "about two weeks away" may have been overly optimistic. At this point he's only worthy of a roster spot in keeper leagues. | | |
| 11/12/2012 1:18:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew has already been ruled out for Week 11, according to Florida Times-Union reporter Gene Frenette. | Insight: MJD is apparently not close to returning and his comment last week that he was "about two weeks away" may have been overly optimistic. | | |
| 11/8/2012 9:19:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew believes he is two weeks away from returning from his sprained foot. | Insight: That suggests Jones-Drew could be ready to play November 25th against Tennessee. For now, Rashad Jennings will handle the backfield duties for the 1-7 Jaguars. | | |
| 11/5/2012 4:00:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville halfback Maurice Jones-Drew won't play Thursday night against the Colts. He remains out with a sprained foot. | Insight: Jones-Drew hasn't played since Week 7 against Oakland. Backup running back Rashad Jennings has averaged 52 rushing yards per game during Jones-Drew's two-game absence. | | |
| 10/29/2012 3:59:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has already been ruled out for Week 9, according to beat writer John Oehser. | Insight: Fantasy owners are fortunate Jones-Drew is not out for the year, but his return isn't imminent. Rashad Jennings will handle the workload with Jones-Drew out but don't expect equivalent production. | | |
| 10/23/2012 4:44:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has avoided a Lisfranc injury but he's still expected to miss "multiple games," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. | Insight: Fantasy owners are fortunate Jones-Drew is not out for the year. Rashad Jennings will handle the workload with Jones-Drew out but don't expect equivalent production. | | |
| 10/22/2012 4:12:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew won't play Week 8 against the Packers. He's out indefinitely with an injured foot. | Insight: Rashad Jennings will take Jones-Drew's place in the Jacksonville backfield. An MRI scheduled for later this week should reveal the extent of Jones-Drew's injury. If it's a Lisfranc injury Jones-Drew would likely be done for the year. | | |
| 10/21/2012 6:16:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars halfback Maurice Jones-Drew is out of his uniform and is using crutches on the sidelines. The star running back was forced from Sunday's game in the first quarter after suffering an ankle injury. | Insight: It's safe to say that MJD's day is done. Rashad Jennings could be an interesting waiver wire pickup this week if Jones-Drew's injury turns out to be serious. He already has a touchdown today against Oakland. | | |
| 10/21/2012 5:02:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew hurt his left ankle on the second play from scrimmage and went to the locker room. | Insight: It appears his ankle was rolled on by a Raiders' defender. His return is questionable. Rashad Jennings will get the bulk of the workload in MJD's absence. | | |
| 9/24/2012 12:35:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew carried 28 times for 177 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Colts and is off to the fastest start of his career, despite holding out until a week before the season began. | Insight: Practice, who needs practice? MJD's holdout doesn't seem to have hurt his production and certainly can't be hurting his contract negotiating position. | | |
| 9/23/2012 4:41:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew carried 28 times for 177 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Colts. | Insight: Rashad Jennings would be an afterthought even if he wasn't injured. Jones-Drew looks as good as ever and fantasy owners who drafted him outside of the first round stole one. | | |
| 9/16/2012 5:01:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew was the only running back on the team to carry the ball in Week 2 but he only had 12 carries. | Insight: Jacksonville's stagnant offense prevented Jones-Drew from getting more work but he still managed to rush for 60 yards and added a receiving touchdown. | | |
