Arthur Jones Injury Status (Merge)

[RealityIsLuck]

To be clear, a source tells me #Colts DT Art Jones now waiting for ANOTHER foot & ankle specialist, Dr. Robert Anderson, to review his scans

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson)

September 1, 2015

 

https://www.facebook.com/JosinaAndersonESPN/posts/971768089546841:0?_rdr=p

 

Yikes. Looks like he'll be out an extended period of time. Really wish he could of stayed healthy, we really, really need him down the stretch. Lets hope he's back for our tough stretch week 6 and beyond.

[Boiler_Colt]

I bet he at least has a grade 2 or 3 strain, which is a partial tear.

[IndyD4U]

https://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/status/638754738595606530

https://www.facebook.com/JosinaAndersonESPN/posts/971768089546841:0?_rdr=p

Yikes. Looks like he'll be out an extended period of time. Really wish he could of stayed healthy, we really, really need him down the stretch. Lets hope he's back for our tough stretch week 6 and beyond.

I was just coming to post this. Doesn't sound good. I'm getting used to not seeing him out there...

[Smonroe]

I can't see facebook or twitter at work.  Is the tone that he WANTS to play earlier?

 

If the first DR said he could play, why is he seeing another one?

[mvbighead]

I can't see facebook or twitter at work.  Is the tone that he WANTS to play earlier?

 

If the first DR said he could play, why is he seeing another one?

 

This was the full text in the post:

 

Source: ‪#‎Colts‬ DT Art Jones is now seeking the opinion of another foot & ankle specialist--namely Dr. Robert Anderson. It's expected Dr. Anderson will review & discuss Jones' scans today. Jones already visited a foot and ankle specialist "referred by the Colts previously. That doctor said he felt (Jones) does not have to go on injured reserve and (Jones) can play in the 2015 season," the source said. I'm told Jones is seeking more specifics and a confirmation to his previous evaluation.

 

Sounds like an extended outage, but not more than 17 weeks.

[Smonroe]

This was the full text in the post:

 

Source: ‪#‎Colts‬ DT Art Jones is now seeking the opinion of another foot & ankle specialist--namely Dr. Robert Anderson. It's expected Dr. Anderson will review & discuss Jones' scans today. Jones already visited a foot and ankle specialist "referred by the Colts previously. That doctor said he felt (Jones) does not have to go on injured reserve and (Jones) can play in the 2015 season," the source said. I'm told Jones is seeking more specifics and a confirmation to his previous evaluation.

 

Sounds like an extended outage, but not more than 17 weeks.

 

Thanks.  That's actually better news than I envisioned.  I'd rather he take his time, get healthy, and come back for the playoffs (assuming...).

 

I guess we could IR him with a return designation so he doesn't take up a roster spot.

[Dustin]

@HolderStephen  25s25 seconds ago

Saw Art Jones in the locker room today. Didn't wanna comment on injury, but it's clear he's got a serious injury. Laboring to walk.

[TKnight24]

Saw Art Jones in the locker room today. Didn't wanna comment on injury, but it's clear he's got a serious injury. Laboring to walk.

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen)

September 1, 2015

Saw Art Jones in the locker room today. Didn't wanna comment on injury, but it's clear he's got a serious injury. Laboring to walk.

[COLTS449]

This sucks so bad. We really need Jones out there every week. But hey. At least it looks like he'll be back at some point this year instead of going on IR.

[ColtsFanMikeC]

I think this is just Jones being cautious.

 

Obviously, this is probably is a pretty bad ankle sprain.

 

I imagine he is being extra cautious though because he hurt his ankle soon after he came back last year and wasn't the same for the rest of the season.

 

To be honest, I think we've got a pretty easy first 5 weeks with the injuries on Buffalo and NYJ's defense followed by 3 AFC South games.

 

Then we've got the Patriots and Saints who should be tough and then Carolina who I can't see being very good.  After that we have Denver.

 

I would be all for Jones taking 8 weeks off instead of 6 weeks and coming back healthy for Denver.

 

Heck, I think it'd be fine even if he took off until after the bye week and came back in week 11.

 

A healthy Jones will be very good to have come the post-season.  I would much rather him (and Mathis and Irving for that matter) be cautious and be able to stay healthy upon return.  No need to rush -- without Jones, I think we can easily be somewhere 6-3 or 7-2 at the bye week, which wouldn't be too bad.

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

Gotta feel for the guy! And we need him!

[TKnight24]

Should've lost more weight in the off season. Watched him as he was trotting to the sidelines after the injury, needs to tone some of the gut. Once you get ankle or leg problems, you gotta start dropping weight to ease the bearing

[IndyD4U]

Should've lost more weight in the off season. Watched him as he was trotting to the sidelines after the injury, needs to tone some of the gut. Once you get ankle or leg problems, you gotta start dropping weight to ease the bearing

 

Horse crap! He's a D-lineman... He puts more strain on his legs, ligaments, and muscles exploding off the ball then anything

[TKnight24]

Horse crap! He's a D-lineman... He puts more strain on his legs, ligaments, and muscles exploding off the ball then anything

Very true but people's bodies are different. To this day I'm still wondering how Vince Wilforks legs are still holding up with all that weight on them. I just don't see how Jones now has 2 ankle injuries in 2 seasons. I don't think he was rolled up on on the play in the Rams game

[Superman]

Sounds worse than I thought. Pagano said Jones probably hurt his ankle on the first play of the game, but he didn't come out until after the second play. That's why I thought it was probably a less severe injury. I haven't gone back and watched the first play to see what happened.

 

Edit: Just watched it. Ouch. He got bent backward pretty badly. I can't really see who falls on the back of his legs, but one of those 300 pounders did, and he was getting pushed by his man up top. Not good at all. 

[HtownColt]

Browns announce release of 2011 first-rounder Phil Taylor; source says teams are already lining up for a crack at him.-pro football talk

[21isSuperman]

Browns announce release of 2011 first-rounder Phil Taylor; source says teams are already lining up for a crack at him.-pro football talk

Yes, please!  I remember wanting the Colts to draft him in 2011, but he went one pick before us.  With that said, I'm extremely happy about getting Castonzo with the next pick!

[Smonroe]

Browns announce release of 2011 first-rounder Phil Taylor; source says teams are already lining up for a crack at him.-pro football talk

 

Wow, I know they weren't happy with him, but I didn't think they'd give up on him already.  I know it's a money thing, but can he play?

 

I doubt he makes it to our spot in the waiver queue though.

[PeterBowman]

Sounds worse than I thought. Pagano said Jones probably hurt his ankle on the first play of the game, but he didn't come out until after the second play. That's why I thought it was probably a less severe injury. I haven't gone back and watched the first play to see what happened.

 

Edit: Just watched it. Ouch. He got bent backward pretty badly. I can't really see who falls on the back of his legs, but one of those 300 pounders did, and he was getting pushed by his man up top. Not good at all. 

and that stinks because these are the types of injuries you can't do anything about...just freak accidents. That said, I think the team is better off depth wise to handle his absence.

[PeterBowman]

Browns announce release of 2011 first-rounder Phil Taylor; source says teams are already lining up for a crack at him.-pro football talk

is there anything he can bring to the table that the team doesn't already have?

[12dalegend]

Yes, please!  I remember wanting the Colts to draft him in 2011, but he went one pick before us.  With that said, I'm extremely happy about getting Castonzo with the next pick!

Would be an extremely good pick up...heʻll put some serious pressure up front

[Smonroe]

is there anything he can bring to the table that the team doesn't already have?

 

Apparently the Browns don't think he's fully recovered from the knee.  They said they didn't know how much they could use him this season.  Meaning he wasn't worth the money.

 

I'm curious why they didn't try to get something for him?  At least a 7th rounder?

[HtownColt]

Wow, I know they weren't happy with him, but I didn't think they'd give up on him already. I know it's a money thing, but can he play?

I doubt he makes it to our spot in the waiver queue though.

He shouldn't have to go through waivers I don't think

[HtownColt]

Danny Shelton won the starting job and Phil Taylor asked to be released.

[Superman]

Phil Taylor is bad, and broken.

[Superman]

and that stinks because these are the types of injuries you can't do anything about...just freak accidents. That said, I think the team is better off depth wise to handle his absence.

 

Yup. It cracks me up when people talk about dainty ankles and how he should have lost more weight, etc. After seeing the play on which he got hurt, nothing short of a force field would have prevented him from getting hurt. I'm surprised it's just an ankle, and not a knee or a broken leg. X-rays were negative, so that's a good thing...

[PeterBowman]

Yup. It cracks me up when people talk about dainty ankles and how he should have lost more weight, etc. After seeing the play on which he got hurt, nothing short of a force field would have prevented him from getting hurt. I'm surprised it's just an ankle, and not a knee or a broken leg. X-rays were negative, so that's a good thing...

yep, just put him on IR designated for return....don't rush him back so he can be 100 % upon return and give the youngsters more chance to develope.

[krunk]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Colts go in Phil Taylors direction if everything checks out medically.  I think they mainly cut him because they've got two good young nose tackles in Danny Shelton and the other guy Meder. Plus they have Randy Starks who can also play the nose if needed. No need for 4 NT

[Boiler_Colt]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Colts go in Phil Taylors direction if everything checks out medically.  I think they mainly cut him because they've got two good young nose tackles in Danny Shelton and the other guy Meder. Plus they have Randy Starks who can also play the nose if needed. No need for 4 NT

 

We do like to gather up former Browns

[IndyD4U]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Colts go in Phil Taylors direction if everything checks out medically.  I think they mainly cut him because they've got two good young nose tackles in Danny Shelton and the other guy Meder. Plus they have Randy Starks who can also play the nose if needed. No need for 4 NT

 

I certainly wouldn't be opposed to the idea. We could use him, I'm sure

[Grigs build the lines plz.]

Start looking for his replacement on the roster next year. I'm done with his injury having asse.

[NewColtsFan]

Remember, the story says Jones can play in 2015.

 

What the story doesn't say is WHEN in 2015?

 

Odds are Jones didn't like the answer he heard and wants a 2nd opinion.

 

Good luck to him and the Colts.    Big hit if we lose him for too long.

[21isSuperman]

Phil Taylor is bad, and broken.

I hear he's a decent run stuffer on early downs.

[csmopar]

I hear he's a decent run stuffer on early downs.

Then why was he cut and not traded....

[James]

Who is starting at his spot then? Anderson or Kerr?

[HtownColt]

Who is starting at his spot then? Anderson or Kerr?

Anderson came in for him during the game when it happened so I would say Anderson

[ColtsBlueFL]

I hear he's a decent run stuffer on early downs.

For 1 million or so per year, I'd let him take reps away from Chapman on 1st and second down on run heavy teams...

[Jason_]

Start looking for his replacement on the roster next year. I'm done with his injury having asse.

 

[James]

Start looking for his replacement on the roster next year. I'm done with his injury having asse.

Trade up for Joey Bosa next year?

[James]

Anderson came in for him during the game when it happened so I would say Anderson

Isn't he more suited for Langford's spot? I mean Kerr has some push. 3 sacks last season I think. His body type is also close to Jones. Does Anderson have the ability to push back the opposition's o-line?