New England Patriots
Donald Jones - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 208 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/17/1987 |
| Birthplace | Plainfield, NJ |
| College | Youngstown State |
| Years played | 4 |
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Kraft expresses optimism about talks
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Lockout limbo: Patriots report
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PLAYER NEWS
Buffalo Bills receiver Donald Jones' season is over after he was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list. The Bills didn't provide details in announcing the move Tuesday.|||||||
Jones' agent, Cliff Laboy, said the illness is not serious, and is related to a calf injury that forced his client to miss two of the past three games. Jones first began experiencing tightness in his calf last month, and did not play against Jacksonville on Dec. 2.
Jones was active for Sunday's game against St. Louis.|||||||
He missed last week's game because of a calf injury.
Jones is out for the Bills' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.|||||||
Jones missed Friday's practice because of a calf injury that limited him in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He's the Bills second-leading receiver with 38 catches for 410 yards and four touchdowns.
Jones has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.|||||||
Jones was hurt in the Miami game, aggravating a left ankle injury from earlier this season.
Buffalo Bills coach Chan Gailey said receiver Donald Jones has a chance to play Sunday|||||||
Jones has missed the past two games with a sprained left ankle.