After Mac Jones suffered a serious injury on the final play of yesterday’s game, the Patriots expressed concern that their franchise signal-caller had suffered a high ankle sprain. After further testing today, it is apparent that he will likely miss at least some time. 
NFL Network’s Mike Giardi reported yesterday (via Twitter) that New England feared Jones had suffered tendon and/or ligament damage – something which would not have shown on his x-rays, which came back negative. Earlier today, his colleague Tom Pelissero tweeted that the 24-year-old is indeed dealing with a “pretty severe” ankle sprain.
At this point, it is unclear whether or not surgery will be required. Still, Pelissero adds, it is unlikely the former first-rounder will be available for New England’s upcoming game against the Packers. If Jones does end up undergoing a procedure, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport notes that it would be ‘tight-rope surgery,’ something which was developed at Jones’ alma mater, Alabama (video link). The operation, if needed, would be aimed at accelerating the recovery process.
Assuming Jones is sidelined, New England will turn to veteran Brian Hoyer, who is in the third year of his most recent Foxboro stint. His last start came in 2020, while his most recent win dates back to 2016 when he was with the Bears. The 36-year-old has plenty of experience in the Patriots’ offense, though, and would likely be more reliable than rookie Bailey Zappe.
Yesterday’s loss dropped the Patriots to 1-2, and Jones’ second season has seen him throw five interceptions against just two touchdowns so far. Still, any absence would represent a significant loss for the team’s offense, which is experiencing growing pains in the post-Josh McDaniels era.
Why was mac even out there at the point? End of the game down 11 they had no chance to win
A young QB needs to play. They need game experience.
Latest on Mac Jones..?
He still sucks? Wow thanks for the update.
What NFL team do you play for?
Tell you are 50+ years old without telling me you are 50+ years old… lol.
Were you going to follow up my response with the equivalent of “ well you can’t say he sucks if you don’t play the game”..? Lol
Old people should never be given access to the internet.
Fitzmagic time
Or Jamarcus Russell. He’s done with the purple drank.
I have to believe he could hold his own against the likes of Brian Hoyer or Cooper Rush.
I can’t believe Hoyer is still playing. The best job in the world is a back up QB. Look at TD Jesus he did it for years is very wealthy with no long term injuries. He can go surfing anytime he wants.
Guys like Brian Hoyer and Chase Daniel have truly hacked the system. Getting paid good money to have a sideline view of football for what seems like a lifetime
They should get Jarret Stidham.
I heard he was going to be the next Tom Brady.
Fun fact. My 14 year old cat has “always” been named Mac Jones. We named it that because it sounds like it is saying Mac Jones when it meows. I got to get it a Tik Tok page.