Patrick Jones II

Patrick Jones II (back) was a full participant at practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Jones seems to be on the right track for Week 3, as he has been a full participant at practice all week despite still dealing with a nagging back issue. He should be good to go for Sunday's game, but we that won't be official until sometime in the coming days.

Patrick Jones II (back) practiced in a full capacity on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

The team is reportedly hopeful that Jones will be back in the lineup in Week 3, and it looks like that's trending towards being the case after he logged a full practice to start the week on Wednesday. His return will help bolster a Carolina defense that looked great against the Falcons in Week 2.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said he optimistic about LB Pat Jones potentially returning this week at Cleveland.

Fantasy Impact

Jones missed the first two games of the season with a back injury.

Patrick Jones II (back) was upgraded to a limited participant at practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Jones will have a chance to play this weekend and was upgraded to a limited participant at practice on Thursday. Him and Bobby Brown III (back) are both currently dealing with injuries for the Panthers, so their defense could be operating at less than full strength if one or both of those guys are unable to play against the Falcons.

Patrick Jones II (back) did not participate in Carolina's practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jones missed Carolina's practice on Wednesday due to a back injury. It could leave him sidelined for Week 2's game against the Falcons, which would be less than ideal for the Panthers given that he is one of their starting linebackers right now.