Patriots' Mac Jones, Bill Belichick decline to talk specifics about reported 'severe' ankle injury
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New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones declined to talk specifics with the media Monday after sustaining what reports are calling a high ankle sprain during Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Jones began his presser by deferring all questions about his injury to head coach Bill Belichick but did add that his status is "day to day."
Quarterback Mac Jones of the New England Patriots runs the ball during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
"I’m just kind of taking it day to day and making sure everything’s good. Honestly, any injury questions are coach Belichick’s thing, so I’m not here to answer them," Jones said.
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"I appreciate everyone reaching out and looking out for me, but it’s kind of just a day-to-day thing. I’m just trying to get better."
In his final throw of Sunday’s 37-26 loss, Jones was hit hard by Baltimore defensive lineman Calais Campbell who also landed on his left ankle in the process. Jones immediately shot up in pain but couldn't put any weight on the leg.
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is helped off the field after suffering a leg injury against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
He was eventually helped off the field to the locker room.
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The NFL Network reported Monday that tests confirmed that Jones suffered a "pretty severe" high ankle sprain but will undergo further evaluation.
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