MRI confirms Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has a ‘pretty severe’ high ankle sprain
The Patriots will be without the services of their starting quarterback Mac Jones for a while.
According to both NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, Jones suffered a high ankle sprain that is being called “pretty severe”. The team is hoping that Jones will not need surgery for the sprain.
“Tests confirmed #Patriots QB Mac Jones suffered a ‘pretty severe’ high ankle sprain in Sunday’s loss to the #Ravens, sources tell me and @RapSheet,” Pelissero tweeted. “The hope is Jones won’t need surgery. Timetable still TBD but hard to imagine he plays this week vs. the #Packers.”
Jones was injured on the final offensive play against the Ravens on Sunday. Defensive tackle Calais Campbell blasted through the Patriots offensive line and as he was brought Jones down, the former Alabama quarterback twisted his ankle underneath.
The Patriots will likely turn to backup Brian Hoyer while Jones is out of action.
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