Patriots QB Jones suffered 'pretty severe' high-ankle sprain

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones. Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots QB Mac Jones suffered 'pretty severe' high ankle sprain; no timetable for return

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 9/26/22

Mac Jones has already battled a host of injuries during his sophomore season in the NFL. The latest one, suffered late Sunday in the team's 37-26 Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, will likely be forcing him to the sideline.

Patriots QB Mac Jones suffered a “pretty severe” high ankle sprain Sunday, according to multiple reports.

There is still no timetable for Jones’ return, according to reports.https://t.co/hDbbywZxvq
— The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) September 26, 2022

The latest on #Patriots QB Mac Jones, who hopes to avoid surgery on a significant high ankle sprain. @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/EAzWustRdL
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 26, 2022

Jones, who earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie in 2021, was dealing with back spasms earlier in September but has suited up in all three contests this season. The Alabama product has made 20 straight starts to begin his NFL career.

The 24-year-old Jones has gone 64-for-97 with 786 passing yards and two touchdowns, adding 14 carries for 37 yards and a score, but is also tied for the league lead with five interceptions.

Hoyer is in his 14th NFL season (eighth with New England) but hasn't taken any snaps yet this year. The 36-year-old's last start came in 2020 in place of Cam Newton, as he went 15-for-24 with 130 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and one interception in a 26-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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