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Jaguars Wide Receiver Zay Jones to Miss Steelers' Game Due to Knee Injury

Out for the third consecutive game due to recurrent knee injury, Jones will have extra recovery time during the team's Week 9 bye as Jacksonville's offensive options continue to feel his absence.

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Overview

  • Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones will not play in the upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a knee injury; this marks his third consecutive game missed due to the injury.
  • Jones initially injured his knee in a Week 2 loss against Kansas City, returned to play in Week 5, but re-injured his knee in a game against Buffalo in London.
  • The knee injury will have Jones missing his fifth game in six weeks, providing him with additional recovery time during the team's upcoming Week 9 bye.
  • In the absence of Jones, defenses have been focusing more on teammate Calvin Ridley, who has been restricted to 40 yards receiving or less in the five games Jones was unable to play or was injured.
  • Last season, Jones was a key contributor for the Jaguars, earning the second-highest receptions on the team with 82 catches for 823 yards and five touchdowns.