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Felix Jones News & Rumors

Felix Jones rests tight hamstring in Cowboys' loss
December 25
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Felix Jones played while the Dallas Cowboys had a chance at winning the NFC East. But not for long. After not practicing all week because of a tight hamstring, Jones gained 10 yards on the Cowboys' first play Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was thrown a pass on the next play, and he received another handoff before the Cowboys had to punt. But by the time the Cowboys regained possession, they knew the New York Giants had beaten the New York Jets, a result that meant the Cowboys couldn't win the division Saturday. Two more touches for Jones, and he was done. Four carries, 24 yards. One target, no catches."
Report: Cowboys RB Jones '50-50' to play if Giants lose
December 24
NFL.com
 
"Will Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday? It might depend on what happens earlier in the day. Fox Sports Southwest reports that Jones "will not play a snap" if the New York Giants defeat the New York Jets but is "50-50" to play if the Giants lose. The report didn't cite a source, but the catch here would be if the Giants win, that would set up a de facto NFC East title game between them and the Cowboys next week -- even if Dallas loses to Philadelphia -- which would give reason to keep Jones fresh. If the Giants lose to the Jets, then the Cowboys can wrap up the division with a win over the Eagles, which would give incentive to play"
Cowboys' Felix Jones questionable
December 24
ESPN.com
 
"Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones is listed as questionable for Saturday's potentially crucial NFC East game against Philadelphia after not practicing all week due to a sore hamstring. Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (stinger), nose tackle Jay Ratliff (rib muscle strain), receiver Laurent Robinson (shoulder) and cornerback Mike Jenkins (shoulder) are among the other Cowboys listed as questionable, but all are expected to play Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles. They were all limited participants in practice this week."
Felix Jones rehabbing in practice
December 22
ESPN.com
 
"Cowboys starting running back Felix Jones (hamstring) was doing some rehab work in practice Thursday at Valley Ranch. Jones was cutting and running some sprints during the open media portion of practice. "I'm anxious to see how he does today. ... He should be able to get anything he needs to get, [the] game planning and what we're doing and we'll let this thing measure. He did get good stuff yesterday," Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones said outside the team weight room following a personal workout."
Felix Jones not practicing again; VP says he will play Saturday
December 22
Dallas Morning News
 
"Cowboys running back Felix Jones isn't practicing again today after missing Tuesday's practice with tightness in his hamstring. However, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said he's confident Felix Jones will be able to play Saturday afternoon against Philadelphia. Stephen Jones said that the Cowboys are just being cautious with Felix Jones right now because he's the only running back they have left who was on the roster to begin the season."
Cowboys running back Felix Jones sits out practice with sore hamstring
December 22
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Dallas running back Felix Jones missed his second consecutive practice with a tight hamstring Wednesday. The Cowboys are hopeful he will be able to practice today and confident he will play Saturday against Philadelphia. Vice president Stephen Jones said the team was just being cautious with Jones because he's the last running back left. He joked that the Cowboys will do whatever it takes to get him on the field against the Eagles even if that meant he and owner Jerry Jones would have to apply deep heating rub to his injured hamstring themselves. Coach Jason Garrett said Jones worked on the side at practice and was engaged in meetings with the team."
Can Felix Jones shoulder Cowboys' load?
December 15
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 columnist Charean Williams
"Felix Jones played the part of Santa Claus on Tuesday, taking underprivileged children from southern Dallas on a shopping spree at Walmart. Now, if only he can deliver the Cowboys another 100-yard game. DeMarco Murray had three 100-yard games in his 13-game rookie season. Jones has only four 100-yard games in his four NFL seasons, though one came last week against the New York Giants after he replaced Murray. Murray went on injured reserve Tuesday after having surgery to repair a fractured right ankle. He finished his first season with 897 yards and two touchdowns on 164 carries."
Starting running back job is Felix Jones' again
December 14
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"The Cowboys have confidence in Felix Jones, and Felix Jones has confidence in Felix Jones. "Any time you get a chance to get out there and help your team you are happy," Jones said. "We've just got to do what we can and make the best of every opportunity we get." Jones returns to being the Cowboys' starting running back. He had that role until spraining his left ankle in the Oct. 16 game against New England. DeMarco Murray replaced him, and in his first game as the lead back, set the team record for rushing yards in a single game. Now, with Murray lost for the season with a fractured right ankle and high ankle sprain, it's Jones' job again."
Dez, Felix added to return game
November 25
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Dez Bryant has been asking for a chance to return punts, and he finally got his wish in the fourth quarter Thursday. Bryant, who hasn't returned a punt since Miles Austin injured his hamstring against Seattle on Nov. 6, came in to field the Dolphins' final punt with just over three minutes left in the game. Bryant dodged several tacklers on his way to a 20-yard return to the Cowboys 36-yard line, giving the team a spark before its 54-yard drive for the game-winning field goal."
Cowboys Felix Jones gets first crack at returning kickoffs (but doesn't get any carries); Dez Bryant has key punt return
November 25
Dallas Morning News
 
"Cowboys running back Felix Jones received his first crack at returning kickoffs this season Thursday against Miami. And wide receiver Dez Bryant had a key punt return. Jones, who returned to the lineup Sunday at Washington after missing four games with a left high ankle sprain, returned four kickoffs for an 18.5 average. It was the first time Jones had returned a kickoff since the 2009 season. He came into the game with a career average of 24.2 yards on kickoff returns. Felix Jones finished with no carries against Miami after having five in his first game back from injury Sunday against Washington. Rookie starter DeMarco Murray finished with 22 carries, the fifth time he's finished with 20"
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett says he'll continue to work in RB Felix Jones through his game plan and an in-game feel
November 23
Dallas Morning News
 
"Cowboys coach Jason Garrett called six plays Sunday for running back Felix Jones against Washington: five runs for 18 yards and one catch for four yards. Of his five runs, two came on first down, two on second down and one on third down. However, Jones was primarily used as a third-down back for the Cowboys against Washington, often helping out in pass protection. Jones' role on the Cowboys' team diminished dramatically when he missed the previous four games with a left high ankle sprain. He lost his starting job to rookie running back DeMarco Murray."
Felix returns in reserve role
November 21
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Felix Jones got five carries for 18 yards as he returned from a high ankle sprain that sidelined him for four games. He also had one reception for 1 yard. He did not return a kickoff. Apparently, that was the plan -- to ease him back into the lineup. DeMarco Murray tied his career high with 25 carries for 73 yards and had six catches for 32 yards. His 31 touches were a career high."
DeMarco Murray is the primary running back, but will Felix Jones start?
November 20
Dallas Morning News
 
"DeMarco Murray is expected to continue to serve the team's primary tailback, but will he be the starter this week? That's a question yet to be answered. Felix Jones, who was the team's lead ball carrier at the outset of the season, is expected to return to action after missing the last four games while recovering from a left-ankle sprain he suffered in the Cowboys' 20-16 loss at New England on Oct. 16."
Felix Jones questionable for Redskins game
November 19
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Cowboys injury report for Sunday's game is out. Fullback Tony Fiammetta will miss the game with an undisclosed illness. Backup quarterback Jon Kitna is listed as doubtful after missing the last two days of practice with a bad back. Running back Felix Jones and guard Kyle Kosier have been limited this week and are listed as questionable. Both are expected to play."
Cowboys RB Felix Jones returns to practice
November 17
Dallas Morning News
 
"Felix Jones returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he suffered a sprained left ankle in the Cowboys 20-16 loss to New England on Oct. 16. While Jones has been sidelined, tailback DeMarco Murray has burst on the scene as an emerging NFL star, rushing for 601 yards in the last four games. With Jones back in the fold, the Cowboys will have to figure out how they want to adjust Jones' role in the coming days. After all, he was the team's primary tailback before he suffered his latest setback in an injury-plagued career."
Felix eager to return; Jerry says Murray will carry load
November 16
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Felix Jones is eager to get back on the field, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that's the plan this week. But the running back is content to take his time. At least that's what he told everybody who asked him Tuesday at the Salvation Army's Carr P. Collins Social Services Center, where he and 11 other Cowboys players served Thanksgiving dinners to the clients of the homeless shelter. They asked him when he was going to play again, and he said he told them: "I'm going to let my body keep healing and get to the point where I feel like I'm comfortable out there.... Look forward to me being out there very soon. And tune in.""
Felix Jones focused on health, not role; says Murray 'doing a great job'
November 16
Dallas Morning News
 
"As Felix Jones has spent the last month sidelined with a sprained left ankle, the Cowboys running back has missed four games and has watched the man who replaced him in the starting lineup become one of the NFL's rising stars. But rookie DeMarco Murray's sudden, unexpected emergence hasn't pushed Jones to speed up his rehabilitation. "I don't need to rush it," said Jones, who has gained 253 yards on 63 carries this year. "I definitely want to take my time to be 100 percent before I get out there.""
Jerry Jones: RB Felix Jones to play Sunday against Washington, but will rookie RB DeMarco Murray get more carries?
November 15
Dallas Morning News
 
"Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday morning on his weekly radio show on 105.3 FM that he plans on running back Felix Jones to return from injury this week and play Sunday against Washington. "That's our plan," Jones said. "It looks like he can. I don't know just exactly how on top of his game he'll be, but man am I anxious to have both of those options out there and [DeMarco] Murray, that will be exciting. Jones has missed the last four games after suffering a left high ankle sprain midway through the second quarter of the Cowboys' Oct. 16 loss at New England. Jerry Jones said Felix Jones won't return kickoffs when he returns from injury."
Cowboys seeing double vision at running back
November 8
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Rookie DeMarco Murray has won over the Dallas Cowboys, but he hasn't won the starting job. When Felix Jones returns -- and it could be this week -- the Cowboys' veteran running back will get his touches. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Monday all three running backs, including rookie Phillip Tanner, will have roles. "We like Felix Jones a lot," Garrett said. "Felix has been a very good player for us, a dynamic player, made a lot of big plays both in the running game and in the passing game since he's been here. So there's going to be a role for Felix Jones coming back. We like to get him the football as well. "But it's been great to see both of those young guys emerge. To have two rookie"
Garrett hopeful Felix Jones can face Bills
November 7
ESPN.com
 
"Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said Monday he was "hopeful" that running back Felix Jones would be able to play this week. Jones has missed the last three games due to a high left ankle sprain. He sprinted and cut during a workout Monday and could possibly return to practice Wednesday, when the Cowboys begin preparing for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. "We're certainly hopeful," Garrett said. "He had a good workout today. He's going to have another workout tomorrow and we'll see how he feels on Wednesday.""
Cowboys RB Felix Jones on returning to action this week: 'We'll see'
November 1
Dallas Morning News
 
"Felix Jones strolled through the hallways at the Cowboys' headquarters, and when asked about how his sprained left ankle is feeling, the running back responded, "It feels all right to walk." Yet Jones' status for the Cowboys' game against Seattle on Sunday remains uncertain. "We'll see," he said."
Felix Jones out, four others questionable
October 29
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Cowboys could be thin at running back entering Sunday's game. Felix Jones will miss his second consecutive game with a high ankle sprain. Tashard Choice has been limited in practice all week with a shoulder injury but has said it would not prevent him from playing. But Choice didn't practice at all Friday and is now listed with a hamstring injury in addition to his shoulder. He is questionable."
Cowboys RB Felix Jones likely out two to four weeks
October 18
Dallas Morning News
 
"Felix Jones won't be able to help the Cowboys struggling ground game any time soon. The Cowboys running back was in a walking boot Monday and is expected to be out anywhere from two to four weeks. Jones suffered a high ankle sprain in the second quarter of the team's loss to New England and didn't return."
Cowboys LG Bill Nagy out for year; RB Felix Jones might miss St. Louis game
October 17
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Cowboys suffered two significant ankle injuries Sunday in their loss at New England. Starting left guard Bill Nagy will miss the rest of the season with a fractured right ankle, owner Jerry Jones said. Also, Jones said that starting running back Felix Jones "might" be out Sunday against St. Louis with a left high ankle sprain. Felix Jones was injured early in the second quarter on a 7-yard reception from Tony Romo. He limped to the sideline and had his ankle taped by an athletic trainer, but he never returned to the game."
Cowboys RB Jones 'still not 100 percent' after shoulder injury
October 16
NFL.com
 
"Like many others around the NFL, Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones is playing injured. It's all about managing the pain. Jones, who first separated his right shoulder in Week 2 against the 49ers, has yet to miss a game. But Cowboys running backs coach Skip Peete told The Dallas Morning News that Jones "has been playing with a lot of pain." Jones told the paper Friday that the injury is still bothering him."
Cowboys RB Felix Jones finally breaks out and so does the Dallas ground game
September 27
Dallas Morning News
 
"At halftime of the Cowboys' 18 16 victory over Washington, it looked as if Cowboys running back Felix Jones was on his way to authoring another disappointing performance. He had gained only 20 yards on seven carries as the Redskins sturdy, unyielding defense sealed gaps and plugged holes. After Jones had been bottled up in the first two weeks of the season --collecting only 69 yards on 26 attempts -- it seemed unlikely that he would enjoy one of the best games of his career by the time the final whistle sounded Monday But that's exactly what happened. Jones, who was still feeling the effects of a dislocated shoulder he suffered against San Francisco, rushed for 115 yards on 14 carries,"
DeMarco Murray: I expect Felix Jones to play; injured Romo could 'barely breathe'
September 22
Dallas Morning News
 
"Cowboys' running back DeMarco Murray talked with Ben & Skin on KESN-FM Wednesday. Here are some highlights: On how his role has shifted in light of Felix Jones' injury: I'm expecting Felix to play. He's a tough guy, and he's a leader for us. He tried to bounce back in the 49ers game, played hard and gave us all that he could, so like I said, I'm expecting him to play. I haven't heard too much about my role, but I'll be ready to go if he's playing or if he's not playing. On what Tony Romo means to the Cowboys: He's our leader on offense vocally, and he's a guy that everybody looks to. Whether he's up or down, that's how our team is. … He fought his butt off for us and he wanted to play. I"
Cowboys RB Felix Jones played game with separated shoulder
September 19
Dallas Morning News
 
"owboys starting running back Felix Jones played most of the game against the 49ers with a separated shoulder, owner Jerry Jones said. Jerry Jones said Felix Jones separated his shoulder on one of his first carries of the game in the first quarter. Felix Jones' last carry of the game was a 4-yard run early in the fourth quarter. Felix Jones finished with 25 yards rushing on nine carries. Rookie DeMarco Murray was in for most of the Cowboys' final drive of regulation that led to a 48-yard, game-tying field goal in the closing seconds."
Miles Austin hurts hamstring again, Felix Jones separates shoulder, Phil Costa dings knee
September 19
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"The Cowboys are going to go into another week with injury questions. Miles Austin aggravated a hamstring injury when he ran the ball on the failed third-down that forced the Cowboys to try a field goal to tie the game. He might miss next week's game. Running back Felix Jones suffered a separated shoulder early in the game and wore a harness the rest of the way. Center Phil Costa suffered a knee injury and was replaced by rookie Kevin Kowalski. He missed time in the preseason with a knee injury."
Cowboys get bad injury news on Felix Jones, Miles Austin
September 18
Pro Football Talk
 
"It's a good thing Dallas pulled off a terrific comeback victory Sunday, because the news after the game wasn't so good. Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports that running back Felix Jones has a separated shoulder. Wide receiver Miles Austin also pulled his hamstring again and the team fears he will be out through the team's Week Five bye."
Cowboys' Jones appears ready to thrive as lead runner
August 27
San Antonio Express-News
 
"Felix Jones' "What I did during the lockout" essay was short and sweet. "I spent time in the weight room and stayed on top of things (mentally)," the Dallas Cowboys running back said. Judging by his performance so far in the preseason, he excelled at both. "I've never seen him more explosive or quicker," quarterback Tony Romo said of Jones. "He also has taken it up a notch with his understanding of the game." In Sunday's loss to San Diego, which had the NFL's top defense last season, Jones had 56 yards on seven carries. That gave him 79 yards on 10 attempts for the preseason, a robust 7.9-yard average that is an indication the Cowboys (1-1) might finally have something that their opponent"
Tony Romo, Dez Bryant and Jason Garrett all singing praises of RB Felix Jones
August 22
Dallas Morning News
 
"One player has stood out in these first two pre-season games for the Cowboys. Felix Jones is clearly in regular season form. The running back picked up 56 yards on seven carries with an impressive display of outside quickness and power running between the tackles. He made defenders miss him in the backfield to turn losses into gains and picked up a block on a blitz that allowed quarterback Tony Romo to complete a pass to tight end Jason Witten. "I've never seen him more explosive or quicker than he has been in this camp,'' Romo said. "He has also taken it up a notch with his understanding of the game."
Five thoughts from Cowboys-Broncos: Felix Jones looks faster
August 13
Dallas Morning News
 
"Sure, it was just the preseason opener for the Cowboys on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos at Cowboys Stadium. But there's always something to brag about. Other than the 24-23 victory in the final seconds, here are five things to brag to your co-workers about today around the water cooler: 1. How about that Jason Hatcher? The defensive end looked great in the Cowboys' new defensive scheme. After only recording 17 tackles and one sack last season, the Cowboys brought the unrestricted free agent back with a three-year contract. Hatcher was active all night, breaking through the offensive line and constantly pressuring the Broncos' quarterback. He had four tackles in the first half"
Felix's explosiveness is back
August 12
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Cowboys running back Felix Jones had only one run of more than 20 yards last season, going 34 yards against the Titans. It was one of only six plays - five were passes - that he had that covered at least 25 yards. But, if one series is any indication, Jones' explosiveness is back. He had a run of 18 yards against the Broncos, breaking three tackles, and he took a screen pass 16 yards. "This year I was a little more focused on my skills… and [tried to] make the best of what I had with my time this offseason," said Jones, who had three carries for 23 yards. "I had a little more time to work on my craft. I did a little more explosive work this offseason and put in extra time into it." The"
Cowboys running back Felix Jones aims to be best in the NFL
August 10
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"A year ago, Felix Jones was just trying to earn a larger role in the Dallas Cowboys' offense and possibly stake a claim as the best back on the team. That was before he unseated Marion Barber as the featured back last season and came into training camp this year as the undisputed No. 1 option after Barber was released. Now, Jones is not only looking to become the Cowboys' first 1,000-yard rusher since Julius Jones in 2007, but he wants to be the best back in the league. "That's what I want to do. That's what you strive for. You strive to be the best," Jones said. "You don't want to be second, you want to be the best." Hearing Jones talk about being the best back in the league is a strong"
Cowboys have questions behind starter Felix Jones
August 2
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Right now, the Dallas Cowboys can say without a doubt Felix Jones is their best running back. Tashard Choice is hurt. Marion Barber has been cut. After that, it's a second-year fullback, a couple of draft picks and three undrafted free agents. If Jones isn't the best running back in this crowd, there's something wrong. "Felix has gotten off to a very good start in camp," Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said. "He's running the ball well. He's in good shape. His work over the first four or five days of practice has been outstanding." At least the Cowboys know what they have in Jones. He was their leading rusher last season with 800 yards. He was their top receiving back, and third on the team in"
Cowboys release Marion Barber; Felix Jones now team's starting RB?
July 27
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Cowboys will cut running back Marion Barber when moves can become official, according to multiple Dallas Morning News sources. Barber played all six NFL seasons with the Cowboys, who drafted him out of Minnesota in the 4th round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He was slated to make $4.75 million this coming season. Dallas Morning News Cowboys reporter Brandon George reported Barber rolled into the parking lot at Valley Ranch shortly after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to meet with owner Jerry Jones and team officials and was seen leaving the parking lot at about 12:10 p.m. What next for Barber? According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Dolphins have interest in landing Barber."
Why more (weight) meant less (production) for Cowboys' Felix Jones
February 27
Dallas Morning News
 
"At some point early last season, Felix Jones lost his identity. The qualities that made the Cowboys running back an attractive pro prospect — speed and elusiveness — had been buried under five pounds of muscle he added to his upper body. He wasn't as quick or nimble, and seemingly incapable of doing his best Barry Sanders impression. After Jones attempted to increase his durability with a modest weight gain last off-season, he realized his best assets had been subtracted once the games began. Having averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt in his first two seasons, he produced only 4.3 yards per carry in 2010. A closer look would reveal why there was such a marked decline. Only three of Jones'"
Felix Jones talks exercise, possible NFL lockout
February 25
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Showing off his hula hooping skills and jump roping abilities, Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones broke a sweat Thursday afternoon at Bebensee Elementary School.Jones was working out with fifth graders from the school, as part of an NFL PLAY 60 event to encourage children to have at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day."Like my dad told me, your body is a vehicle," Jones told an enthusiastic student body. "You have to fuel your car properly and treat it like a super-duper race car. You need to eat right and exercise, and your body will grow big and strong."After talking with the students about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Jones met with media members, addressing"
Felix Jones absent at practice for second consecutive day
December 23
Dallas Morning News
 
"Running back Felix Jones was among several Cowboys players who didn't appear at practice on Wednesday. Jones, who leads the team in rushing with 642 yards, has been hampered by a bruised shin. Meanwhile, linebackers Bradie James and Keith Brooking were also absent for the second consecutive day. James has been dealing with a strained ligament in his right knee since arly October, while Brooking has been bothered by a sprained left foot he injured Nov. 25 in the game against New Orleans."
Felix Jones expected to play against Saints
November 25
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hip injury against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Cowboys have been cautious with him because of the short week leading up to today's game against the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints."
Felix Jones limited, remains day to day
November 24
Dallas Morning News
 
"The short week doesn't help Cowboys running back Felix Jones. He was limited to rehabilitation work in today's practice because of a hip injury that briefly sidelined him during last Sunday's game against Detroit. Interim head coach Jason Garrett said Jones appears to be responding well to treatment. Asked if he were concerned about Jones' availability for Thursday, Garrett said:"
Felix Jones misses practice
November 3
ESPN.com
 
"Tim MacMahon reports from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington that running back Felix Jones is wearing sweats and is not practicing. Jones bruised his left forearm in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville and it appears he might be getting some rest. Also, cornerback Terence Newman (strained muscle in rib), Montrae Holland (groin strain), Jason Hatcher (groin), Tony Romo (collarbone) and Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) missed practice."
Felix Jones shapes up for greater workload
October 24
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Felix Jones is not used to seeing the ball as much as he has the past two weeks. The Cowboys running back has been working on his conditioning in an attempt to better handle the increased workload."My role increased, and to get myself ready, I had to get in better shape," Jones said. "That's what I've been doing."Jones had 15 or more touches in a single game only five times in his career before this season. His then career high was 18 in the regular-season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009.In the first three games of this season, Jones averaged 8.7 touches per game with a high of 10 in the season opener against the Washington Redskins.But the Cowboys have made Jones a bigger"
Jones shows game-breaking ability with 109-yard game
October 11
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"If running backs can be compared to royalty, then Marion Barber was moved to a ceremonial position on Sunday.Jason Garrett refused to anoint Felix Jones as the king of Dallas Cowboys running backs, but the most casual observer could have 20-200 vision and still see the obvious: Jones is the most capable running back on the team.After the Cowboys lost a 34-27 decision to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, however, Jones did not stay around to celebrate his first regular-season 100-yard game."I'm not really focused on what I did," Jones said as he hurried toward an elevator. "I'm not really ready to talk about what I did. If I can say something about my team, we're going to get it together."If"
A frazzled Felix Jones waiting for a chance to blossom
October 10
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"It was an uncomfortable Felix Jones who encountered reporters last week at the Dallas Cowboys' Valley Ranch training complex.He was boxed in. Sweat ran down his forehead. There was nowhere to run.Jones, a quiet sort, has said all the right things since coming to Dallas as the 22nd pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. And the former Arkansas running back was trying to choose his words carefully.With a matchup today against the Tennessee Titans, Jones knew the inevitable comparisons to running back Chris Johnson were coming.Johnson, picked 24th in 2008, has not only outperformed Jones but he might be the league's best back. Johnson is the league's reigning rushing champion after gaining 2,006 yards"
Will Cowboys ever make full use of Jones?
October 10
San Antonio Express-News
 columnist Tom Orsborn
"Felix Jones will be dwarfed by Chris Johnson's formidable shadow when the Cowboys and the Titans take the field today. Whether that's still the case at the end of the game depends largely on play-caller Jason Garrett. Dallas used the 22nd pick in the 2008 draft toJones over Rashard Mendenhall and Johnson. Mendenhall went to Pittsburgh at No. 23. Tennessee then grabbed Johnson. "We had all three on the board and hoped one would be there," Titans coach Jeff Fisher said. "We had one of them higher than the others. We were lucky, as was Pittsburgh, as was Dallas." But somebody was unlucky that day: Jones. While Johnson already has two 100-yard games this season after amassing a league-high"
Cowboys say - repeatedly - that they want to get Felix Jones more touches
October 9
Dallas Morning News
 
"If you say something enough, it may come true: The Cowboys want to get Felix Jones more touches. They said it in 2008 before he suffered a season-ending toe injury. They also said it last year, and it has been repeated this week in part because of Chris Johnson's presence at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday. The Tennessee running back was picked two spots after Jones in the first round of the 2008 draft and has had back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons. Johnson became the sixth running back in NFL history to record a 2,000-yard season when he had 2,006 last season. Jones is looking for the second 100-yard game of his career. He has 22 carries for 88 yards in three games this season, but Cowboys owner and"
Cowboys want to get Felix Jones more involved in offense
October 7
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Felix Jones won't start, but the Dallas Cowboys will try to get him the ball more than they have so far.The Cowboys replaced Jones as their primary kick returner this season, with plans to give him a bigger role in the offense. So far, that hasn't happened.Jones, who averaged 10.3 touches per game last season, including kickoffs, has not had more than 10 touches a game this season. He has 22 carries for 88 yards and four catches for 38 yards."We can hand him the ball a little bit more, so we're going to try to do that," Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said. "...As long as we're effective, we want to see him carry the ball quite a bit."Owner Jerry Jones said on his radio show Tuesday that Felix"