Washington cornerback Sidney Jones is facing a four-to-six-month recovery after undergoing surgery on his torn Achilles one month ago, according to a letter from Dr. Robert Anderson that was distributed to all 32 NFL teams (Twitter link via Ian Rapoport of NFL.com).
That timeline would allow Jones to return to action sometime between September and November, which means he could be available during the 2017 campaign (as Jones himself indicated he would be). Of course, that’s probably the most optimistic outlook for Jones, and the club that drafts him may want to utilize a cautious approach. Still, the possibility exists that Jones could begin the season on NFI or the PUP list, and be activated at some point down the line.
Regarded as one the draft’s best corners and a surefire first-round pick before going down in March, Jones tore his Achilles on the final rep of his Pro Day. The injury will surely push him down draft boards, but Jones still has a shot at being selected in the second round, and it would be a surprise if he isn’t taken by the end of Day 3.
Jones started 30 games during his career as a Huskie. In 2016, he put up 39 tackles, two interceptions, six passes defensed in 14 games.
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