Matt Jones Fantasy Stats

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Matt Jones, Donnel Pumphrey, and Wendell Smallwood could all fail to make the final 53-man roster for the Eagles, according to Philly Voice. Undrafted free agent Josh Adams is expected to take the last spot on the running back depth chart behind Jay Ajayi, Corey Clement, and Darren Sproles. All three of Jones, Pumphrey, and Smallwood have shown well in small doses and should attract immediate attention if they are indeed let go by the Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Wendell Smallwood and Matt Jones could have good outings on Thursday, making them both potentially solid DFS picks. The two backups are expected to be the only active running backs for Philadelphia's third preseason game. Darren Sproles has already been ruled out and Jay Ajayi is unlikely to play due to a lower body injury. Smallwood and Jones won't have much value during the regular season, but they could be sneaky good running backs for this week's DFS slate.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Matt Jones is reportedly in the lead for the fourth running back spot on the Eagles final roster. Jones was signed in early May and will compete with Donnel Pumphrey, Wendell Smallwood, and Josh Adams for the final spot on the running back depth chart. Barring injuries, Jay Ajayi, Corey Clement, and Darren Sproles will be the top three backs on the depth chart. The fourth spot may end up being whichever back can contribute most on special teams.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent running back Matt Jones. Jones ended up being the running back chosen by the Eagles out of three free agents who tried out. He was cut by Indianapolis last week after recording just five carries for 14 yards last season. Joining an already crowded backfield, Jones' chances of returning to fantasy relevance are extremely slim.

The Indianapolis Colts have waived running back Matt Jones, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Jones managed to rack up 248 carries for 964 yards and six touchdowns in his time with the Colts and Washington Redskins. Unfortunately, he failed to climb the depth chart and become fantasy relevant in 2017, with Jones seeing action in only five games and compiling five carries for 14 yards. Although there are still plenty of questions about how Indianapolis will manage its backfield, one certainty is that Jones will not be a part of it.

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard told the media on Wednesday that running back Matt Jones is a name to watch heading into 2018. The former Washington Redskins rusher received a total of five carries last season after being promoted from the Colts roster, which he managed to accumulate 14 yards on. Despite the team re-signing Jones back in December, it is unlikely that he will be anything more than a possible threat to spell-back Robert Turbin's workload. Fantasy owners would do well to see if Indianapolis opts to sign a veteran running back or add a player through this year's stacked draft class at the position.

According to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star, former-Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones will be moved up from the Indianapolis Colts' practice roster to help fill in for the injured Marlon Mack on Sunday. Jones will likely not see much work with Frank Gore and Robert Turbin providing a complete backfield, but he could get in some action if either goes down. Still, Jones will find himself back off of the active roster once Mack returns to full health and shouldn't be added in any fantasy league.

According to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, former Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones has been claimed by the Indianapolis Colts off of waivers. This move represents a fresh start for Jones, who was left in Jay Gruden's doghouse after numerous ball security issues plagued his career in Washington. He joins a crowded running back room already occupied by incumbent starter Frank Gore, spell-back Robert Turbin, and rookie riser Marlon Mack. The odds of Jones being fantasy-relevant for 2017 are small, but he did average a solid 4.6 yards per carry in 2016 before being benched. If he can figure out how to keep the ball protected with his downhill running style, he could prove to be a useful grinder down the road. Don't waste a draft pick on him for the upcoming season though.

The Washington Redskins have cut running back Matt Jones. He has rightly been pegged as the odd-man out since Day 1 of camp. Unable to find a trade partner, the organization finally granted him his release on Saturday. Depending on where he lands, and given the attrition of the running back position, it's not out of the question that he could see fantasy relevance in 2017, but it's highly unlikely.

Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones is reportedly on the trading block. Former general manager Scott McCloughan believes Jones remains the most talented back on the roster, but the organization seems to have made up its mind that Jones is not part of the team's future plans. It remains to be seen whether the Redskins will succeed in acquiring anything for the third-year runner. Whether traded or cut, depending on where he lands, he could be an intriguing deep sleeper. It is noteworthy that Jones is a client of super-agent Drew Rosenhaus, so he might have a better than average shot of escaping the purgatory of the bottom of the Redskins depth chart.