Patriots cornerback Jack Jones and punter Jake Bailey were both moved from the reserve/injured list to the reserve/suspended list retroactive to Dec. 31 on Friday’s NFL transaction wire, ESPN’s Field Yates reported.
The rookie defensive back was placed on injured reserve on New Year’s Eve after suffering a knee injury in Week 14 against the Cardinals. As for Bailey, he’s only punted in nine games this season due to a back injury that placed him on injured reserve on Nov, 19.
While the exact reason for the players being moved to the suspension list is not yet known, Jones’s agent Jamal Tooson released a statement regarding his client’s status with the team and hinted at a breakdown in communication with is rehab process.
“I’m aware of the situation involving my client Jack Jones,” Tooson said in a statement to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. “Jack is focused on recovering and getting back to help the Patriots as soon as possible. Regarding the suspension, it appears to be based on miscommunication regarding Jack’s rehab process. I’m hopeful we’ll reach an amicable resolution for both Jack and the Patriots.”
The roster move of both players to the reserve/suspended list means that the final two regular-season game checks are in jeopardy for both players, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
