Breaking Fantasy News: Kevin Jones coming off PUP
Thought for certain to begin the season on the Lions’ PUP (physically unable to perform) list, the Detroit Free Press is now reporting that the team will choose to allow running back Kevin Jones to join the active roster. Leaving him on the PUP list would have kept him off the field until at least week 7, with Tatum Bell taking the bulk of the work until then.
Jones will not be shut down for the first half of the season as originally thought.
While it is uncertain how (or if) Jones will be used in Week 1, at least the option is now available. Jones, whose season ended prematurely in 2006 because of a Lisfranc injury (foot), has not practiced yet this preseason. Because he is not in game shape, he is unlikely to play a major role in the offense for the first few weeks.
However, this changes the prospects of fantasy draft boards. Jones needs to be moved up draft sheets, while Tatum Bell needs to slide a bit. It is very possible that Jones will be starting by the third of fourth game of the season. As long as his foot is healthy and he regains his game shape, he has the ability to be a huge fantasy factor at the RB position once again.
November 12th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
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