Mac Jones mentioned his injured again feels higher, and the Patriots quarterback hopes to be prepared for the group’s Week 2 recreation this Sunday at Pittsburgh.
A day after struggling the damage within the Patriots’ season-opening loss in Miami, Jones talked to reporters on Monday afternoon for the primary time since getting harm and provided an optimistic outlook.
“I definitely feel better,” Jones mentioned. “I would like to have the ability to be able to play in opposition to Pittsburgh and I really feel good. …
“I wasn’t feeling too hot after the game, but I definitely feel a lot better.”
The state of affairs doesn’t appear dire for Jones, who didn’t miss a snap in Sunday’s loss. The quarterback had X-rays on Sunday that reportedly got here again damaging. He’s coping with again spasms, in response to NFL Network.
Jones mentioned he believes he suffered the damage within the fourth quarter, when he was drilled by Dolphins security Jevon Holland after making a throw that resulted in a roughing the passer penalty. Jones landed exhausting on his again on the play and was gradual to stand up, however stayed within the recreation.
“I just kept playing and tried to work through it,” Jones mentioned. “It’s football. You’re going to get hit. I’ve been hit harder before and will probably get hit harder in the future, so it’s part of the game and it’s all good.”
Jones mentioned he’ll be prepared when the Patriots return to apply on Wednesday. He mentioned he doesn’t have a historical past of any again issues and didn’t appear too involved about it transferring ahead.
“I think I’ll be fine,” Jones mentioned. “The trainers looked at it. I haven’t had any issues with it before and don’t expect any issues now, so everything’s good.”
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