Saints' RB Tony Jones Activated Off Injured Reserve

The New Orleans Saints have officially activated RB Tony Jones Jr. off injured reserve, in an announcement by the organization this afternoon. Jones, undrafted and in his second year out of Notre Dame, has been on injured reserve since week five with an ankle injury.

The 5'11” and 224-Lb. Jones saw one game of action with the Saints in 2020. He had three carries for 13 yards in the regular season finale against Carolina.

Jones played well enough in training camp to unseat veteran RB Latavius Murray for the backup job behind Alvin Kamara. New Orleans released Murray before the start of the regular season.

Jones had 19 carries for 77 yards over the first four contests. He was carted off during a week four home loss to the Giants after injuring his ankle. New Orleans traded for RB Mark Ingram just three weeks later. Jones' return to the lineup couldn't come at a better time for a battered Saints offense.

Kamara will miss his second straight game tomorrow afternoon at 4-6 Philadelphia. Veteran RB/WR Ty Montgomery is also sidelined with a hand injury. Versatile offensive weapon Taysom Hill will also be a game-time decision with a foot injury.