According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the results of Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones’ MRI show that he has a “mild” MCL sprain that should only keep him out for one to two weeks. The report has since been confirmed by The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman and Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio.
On the relative scale of injury news, this is a very positive sign for an injury that led to Jones leaving the blue tent with tears in his eyes. Jones should avoid a stint on the injured reserve list, which is both good for Jones and his return but could create a tricky situation where the Packers could need to come up with another roster spot for a third healthy back on game day for the next two weeks.