Jones (hip) was present for Wednesday's walk-through, the Boston Herald reports.

While his presence at the walk-through is a step in the right direction, it's too early to say if Jones has any shot to play in Sunday's game against the Packers. At the very least though, it does suggest that the defensive end is inching toward a return to the field for the Patriots' December stretch run.

Jones (hip) remains sidelined, the Boston Herald reports.

With the report adding that Jones is expected to miss at least two more games, the defensive end remains off the fantasy radar for now, but if he is able to return down the stretch, Jones could provide some late-season fantasy utility.

The Patriots fear Jones (hip) could miss the rest of the regular season, the Boston Herald reports.

Initial estimates had Jones missing "about a month" with the hip injury, but he's now expected to miss at least six weeks, with the worst-case scenario being he misses the rest of the 2014 campaign. Jones leads the team with 4.5 sacks this season and his 16 sacks since the start of 2013 rank as the eighth most in the league.

Jones is expected to miss "about a month" with a hip injury, Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe reports.

Jones played 84-of-87 snaps last Thursday against New York, but he emerged with a hip injury and may now be forced to sit until late November. It comes as a significant blow to the Patriots' defense, because not only is Jones the team's sack leader with 4.5, he's also notched 26 tackles (21 solo), one forced fumble, a fumble recovery, two pass deflections and one blocked kick. Alan Branch was signed to provide depth along the defensive line.

Jones (shoulder) is listed as active for Thursday's game against the Jets.

Jones is available if you need him Thursday, and back on the fantasy radar, after bouncing back in Week 6 with five tackles and a sack against the Bills.

Jones (shoulder) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Jets, Patriots' official site reports.

After a quiet Week 5 effort in which he was limited by a shoulder issue, Jones bounced back with five tackles and a sack this past Sunday against the Bills and once again looks safe to use in IDP formats.

Jones (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.�

While Jones is out there Sunday, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to see a full complement of snaps after being limited by his shoulder issue in Week 5's win over the Bengals.

Though Jones (shoulder) was limited at practice all week, he is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Bills, ESPN.com reports.

Jones is in line to suit up Sunday, but it remains to be seen if he will be up for a full complement of snaps, after being limited by his shoulder issue last weekend.

Jones (right shoulder) was limited to playing in sub packages in the Patriots' Week 5 defense, the Boston Globe reports.

Dominique Easley started ahead of Jones on Sunday against the Bengals, with Jones dealing with a shoulder injury. Jones' practice participation in advance of Sunday's game against the Bills thus figures to be limited, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to a full in-game workload. Through five contests, Jones has posted 17 tackles and 2.5 sacks overall.

Jones (shoulder) was on the field for 19-of-55 snaps on defense in Sunday's 43-17 win over the Bengals.

With Jones dealing with right shoulder issue, he was was limited to usage as a situational pass-rusher Sunday. Expect Jones to continue to be limited some at practice this week.

Jones (right shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Jones, who has 17 tackles and 2.5 sacks in four games out of the gate, is out there Sunday night, which is good news for the Patriots' team D, given his utility as a pass-rusher.

Jones (right shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's night's game against the Bengals, ESPN.com reports.

Jones was limited at practice all week, which suggests that he would appear to have a solid shot to play Sunday night, but his status will still be worth verifying in advance of Sunday's 8:30 ET kickoff.

Jones (shoulder) was limited at Wednesday's practice, ESPN.com reports.

Jones, who injured his right shoulder in Monday's loss to the Chiefs, checks in with 17 tackles and 2.5 sacks in four games out of the gate.

Jones was on the field for 68-of-68 snaps on defense in Sunday's win over the Vikings, ESPN.com reports.

In the process, Jones rewarded his IDP owners with eight tackles and two sacks, while also returning a blocked field goal for a touchdown.

Jones was on the field for 70-of-74 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, ESPN.com reports.

Jones, who recorded four tackles in the game, is coming off a 2013 season in which he recorded 79 tackles and a team-high 11.5 sacks. He's likely to generate more production in the coming weeks, with his Week 1 snap count re-confirming his key role in the team's defense.

Jones recorded six tackles and two sacks in Friday's preseason game against the Panthers.

Coming off a 2013 season in which he recorded 79 tackles and a team-high 11.5 sacks in 16 starts for the Patriots, the versatile Jones (capable of playing defensive end or outside linebacker) remains locked in as a key cog in the Patriots' defense and an IDP on the rise.

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss believes third-year RE Chandler Jones is poised for a breakout.

Jones posted a solid 11.5 sack total last season, but Reiss believes the addition of Darrell Revis to the Patriots' secondary could allow Jones to reach the 15-plus sack plateau. Only three pass rushers reached those heights in 2013. Jones should be one of the first defensive lineman off the board in IDP formats.

The Boston Herald expects Patriots RE Chandler Jones to "bust out" in 2014.

You could say Jones already "busted out" last season when he racked up 11.5 sacks as a sophomore after posting six sacks in 2012. The former No. 21 overall pick played 98 percent of the defensive snaps. With the additions of Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner to an already talented corner group, it should give Jones and LE Rob Ninkovich even more time to get after the quarterback. Jones will also likely have WLB Jamie Collins rushing the passer from his side.

Updating a previous item, Patriots RE Chandler Jones does not need offseason ankle surgery.

Jones battled both left and right ankle injuries for the second half of the season and into the playoffs. After storming out of the gates to pick up six sacks and three forced fumbles in the first eight games of the season, Jones' production fell off and he was shut out in those categories for the rest of the way. He may rest through OTAs, but Jones will be good to go for training camp.

Patriots RE Chandler Jones may need offseason ankle surgery.

Jones will meet with the medical staff, and a decision will be made. The rookie defensive end played just two snaps in Sunday's loss to the Ravens after suffering the initial injury in the Divisional Round versus the Texans. Jones battled a right ankle injury for much of the season, but his most recent one is to his left ankle. The first-round pick recorded six sacks in 2012, but just one came after Week 6.