Report: Back Scan for Patriots QB Mac Jones Comes Back Negative

The Patriots can breathe a sigh of relief after scans on quarterback Mac Jones’s back came back negative on Monday, according to multiple reports.

The injury to the second-year signal-caller is believed to not be serious, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, but the team plans to monitor him throughout the week prior to New England’s Week 2 game against the Steelers. At this point, Jones is thought to be dealing with back spasms, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Jones suffered the injury during the Patriots’ 20–7 loss in their season opener against the Dolphins. He managed to play the whole game, but was seen walking to the X-ray room after the game. New England also canceled…