Redskins say Matt Jones can be their primary back, but must fix issues

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Washington Redskins remain confident in running back Matt Jones. They also remain adamant about what he must do to become their top back.

“We’ve got to keep him healthy and work on ball security,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said.

Jones lost four fumbles as a rookie and missed the final three games of the season with a hip injury. He underwent surgery recently, but Gruden called it a minor procedure in the groin area and said Jones should be ready for organized-team-activity workouts this spring. Jones admitted after his rookie season that he'd learned a big lesson about the need to take better care of his body, via massages and extra stretching.

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