Jones played all 77 defensive snaps and recorded nine tackles in the Rams' 19-16 loss to the Bengals on Monday.
The linebacker also contributed to a defensive effort in which the Rams held the Bengals to less than three yards per carry. Jones recorded nine tackles in Week 1 and 10 in Week 2 to give him 28 for the year.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Leads team in tackles
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Jones recorded nine tackles (four solo), including three tackles for loss, during Sunday's 30-13 victory over the Seahawks.
While former teammate Bobby Wagner put up a stunning 19-tackle (nine solo) day for Seattle, Jones saw five of his nine stops go for no gain or a loss, which leads the NFL through Week 1. The Seahawks were held to just 197 yards of total offense thanks in large part to Jones's quintet of big stops, and the Rams will need his big-play ability to contend against the high-octane 49ers offense in Week 2.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Shows improvement in second season
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Jones recorded 114 tackles (66 solo), two pass defenses, an interception and a forced fumble over 17 games in 2022.
Jones saw his snap count rise from 418 in 2021, his rookie season, to 693 this season, and paired up with star linebacker Bobby Wagner, the sophomore nearly doubled his tackle total in the process. Jones will enter the third year of his rookie deal and should continue to get additional playing time, especially considering the Rams may look to protect their stars a little more after a season in which the team was absolutely decimated by injury.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Returns to form after slump
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Jones recorded nine tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Chargers.
The second-year linebacker had been trending downward in recent weeks, logging only 19 tackles and an interception over his previous four games, but Jones bounced back and tied for the team lead in tackles with Taylor Rapp. Jones now sits with 109 tackles on the year, second on the team behind Bobby Wagner, and he will get one final chance to add to his totals against the Seahawks in Week 18.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Ready to go Sunday
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Jones (back) is active Sunday against the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Jones has dealt with back spasms throughout the week, but he's feeling well enough to take the field Sunday. He should draw the start at inside linebacker and play his typical workload.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Listed as questionable
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Jones (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official website reports.
Jones' questionable designation is due to lingering back spasms throughout the week. Some combination of Christian Rozeboom and Jake Gervase would be in line to replace his snaps at linebacker should he ultimately have to sit out.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Sidelined Wednesday
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Jones did not participate in the Rams' practice Wednesday due to a back injury, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Jones logged 11 tackles while playing slightly below his usual share of the Rams' defensive snaps (63) Week 12, though it's unclear when this issue first arose. The second-year linebacker will now likely need to improve his practice activity Thursday and/or Friday, or else he could be in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season Sunday against Seattle. Jones has recorded 81 tackles, one pass defended and one forced fumble while playing alongside star inside linebacker Bobby Wagner this season.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Logs DNP Thursday with illness
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Jones (illness) didn't practice Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Jones popped up on the Rams' injury report as a non-participant in practice Thursday due to an illness, so his activity levels during Friday's session should be something worth monitoring. If the 22-year-old is unable to give it a go Sunday in Tampa Bay, then Jake Hummel (hip) and Christian Rozeboom are candidates for added linebacker reps in Week 9 behind starter Bobby Wagner.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Seven tackles in win
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Jones recorded seven tackles (five solo) and one pass defense during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.
Jones tied Bobby Wagner for a team-high seven stops during Sunday's win. The second-year linebacker has played at least 30 defensive snaps and recorded five-plus tackles in each game this season, totaling 42 stops through six appearances.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Leads team in tackles
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Jones recorded 12 tackles (five solo) in the Rams' 31-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Despite only playing 79 percent of defensive snaps, the No. 2 linebacker for the Rams still led the team in tackles and has proven himself to be a solid contributor alongside Bobby Wagner. Jones should find himself busy again in a Week 3 contest against the Raiders.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Activated from IR
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The Rams activated Jones (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.
Jones had been sidelined since sustaining a high-ankle sprain in late December, but he'll be available for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers. However, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris said Thursday that Jones' workload will likely be monitored Sunday.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Designated to return
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Jones (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday.
Coach Sean McVay expressed optimism Tuesday that Jones would be able to return to the field this week, and the 22-year-old has now been cleared to rejoin the Rams at practice. It's not yet clear whether he'll have enough time to prepare for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Buccaneers, but he's trending in the right direction in his recovery.
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Rams' Ernest Jones: Questionable for Sunday
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Jones (illness) is questionable Sunday against the Titans.
Jones was unable to practice Friday, but considering he missed due to an illness and not an injury, it's hard to say how much that impacts his ability to hit the field Sunday. Jones is fresh off his biggest contribution of the season and will try to be ready Sunday against the Titans.
