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Felix Jones #28 | Running Back | Dallas Cowboys
Height: 5-10    Weight: 200    Born: , Tulsa, OK

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December 16, 2008
Felix Jones has started rehab in his recovery from turf toe surgery, according to the Dallas Morning News. Jones said, "I've got a long time before I get back on the field next year. Every day is a blessing and a healing day for me."

Our View:He is expected to be sidelined for around six months, barring a setback. The rookie provided a great complement to Marion Barber this season prior to going down, as he averaged 8.9 yards per rushing attempt.
November 27, 2008
Felix Jones was placed on the injured reserve on Wendesday which officially will end a strong but short rookie season, according to the Associated Press. The Cowboys signed Tra Battle off of the Chargers' practice squad to take Jones' roster spot and the Cowboys said that Battle could play on Thursday.

Our View:Jones had given the Cowboys a powerful one-two punch with Marion Barber and will now have to rely more heavily on Barber if they are to make the postseason.
November 23, 2008
Cowboys inactives: QB Brooks Bollinger, WR Miles Austin, RB Felix Jones, DB Quincy Butler, LB Justin Rogers, G Montrae Holland, G Joe Berger, T Doug Free.

Our View:As expected, Tony Romo (finger) and Jason Witten (ribs) are active and will start. Cornerback Terrance Newman (groin) is also active.
November 20, 2008
Felix Jones' rookie campaign is over as he is headed for injured reserve, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:The Cowboys are going to shut him down due to a big left toe injury suffered while rehabbing his ailing hamstring. He will be missed as he averaged 8.9 yards per carry this season.
November 19, 2008
Felix Jones has returned to practice Wednesday following his recovery from a hamstring ailment, according to the Cowboys' official website.

Our View:He practiced without any issues, and the dazzling rookie looks to return to the gridiron Sunday in a favorable match-up against the 49ers.
November 14, 2008
Felix Jones is still recovering from his hamstring injury and is not likely to return to the gridiron in Week 11 against Washington, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:He missed his third straight practice this week while the team is coming off their bye, and there is fear that if he returns too soon, it could make the injury worse and potentially miss the remainder of the season. The dazzling rookie shall remain stashed on fantasy rosters.
November 13, 2008
Cowboys rookie running back Felix Jones did not practice with the team on Thursday, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Our View:Jones is still trying to make his way back from a hamstring malady. The odds of him playing Sunday night against the Giants are low.
November 12, 2008
Felix Jones missed another day of practice Wednesday as he is dealing with a hamstring injury, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Our View:Wednesday is the biggest practice day of the week, and Jones' odds of returning this weekend against Washington do not look good as of now.
November 11, 2008
Dallas Cowboys Felix Jones said he could have practice Monday, according to the Dallas Morning News. Jones believes he will practice Wednesday. "I felt like I could have, but rest is more important. I feel like Wednesday I will be out there ready to go, and I'm feeling good," Jones said.

Our View:Jones has been out since Week 7 with a hamstring injury. The Cowboys have not said if he will be ready this weekend.
November 10, 2008
Felix Jones, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, is absent from Monday's practice, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Our View:Coach Wade Phillips previously stated that Jones would practice today, but it is too early in the week for fantasy owners to be concerned regarding his status for Week 11.
November 7, 2008
Felix Jones remains on track to return to the gridiron in Week 11 following his bout with a hamstring injury, according to the San Antonio Express-News. Coach Wade Phillips is confident Jones will return to practice Monday. Phillips noted that Jones could have practiced this week but was held out for precautionary reasons. The coach's belief that Jones will return against the Redskins in Week 11 was bolstered when Jones ran six 200-meter dashes without a problem. Phillips said, "He says he feels good, and everybody says he feels good. We held him out just to make sure. I think he's going to be all right. I think he'll be back Monday."

Our View:The dazzling rookie is averaging 8.9 yards per carry this season, and should be safe to employ as a flex option upon his return.
November 6, 2008
Felix Jones, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, is expected back in Week 11 after the Cowboys' bye, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:Tony Romo is also expected back in Week 11 (against Washington). The dazzling rookie is averaging 8.9 yards per carry this season.
November 4, 2008
Felix Jones reportedly ran without pain on Sunday, according to the Dallas Morning News. He is recovering from a hamstring injury.

Our View:The Cowboys have a bye in Week 10, giving the dazzling rookie more time to recover.
October 27, 2008
Coach Wade Phillips stated that he doubts Felix Jones will be ready to return in Week 9 against the Giants, according to the Dallas Morning News. He is recovering from a hamstring injury.

Our View:The dazzling rookie was averaging 8.9 yards per carry prior to getting hurt, and hopefully he won't slow down when he returns.
October 23, 2008
CBS Sportsline reports that Felix Jones could miss three more weeks while recovering from a hamstring injury.

Our View:Jones had been enjoying an excellent rookie season while averaging 8.9 yards per carry.
October 22, 2008
Rookie running back Felix Jones will once again most likely not be on the field for the Cowboys, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Our View:The Cowboys do not expect to have Jones back until after their bye week in Week 10. Tashard Choice will continue to backup Marion Barber in the backfield.
October 19, 2008
Cowboys inactives: QB Brooks Bollinger (3rd), S Pat Watkins, RB Felix Jones, CB Terrance Newman, G Kyle Kosier, G Joe Berger, OT Doug Free, LB Anthony Spencer.

Our View:Tashard Choice will be the backup to Marion Barber with the absence of Felix Jones.
October 13, 2008
Following his MRI, Felix Jones is expected to miss at least two weeks with a strained hamstring, according to the Cowboys' official website.

Our View:This is a tough loss for the Cowboys, and fantasy owners, as the dazzling rookie was expected to play a larger role with quarterback Tony Romo out for 4-5 weeks with a broken right pinkie. Fellow rookie Tashard Choice will serve as Marion Barber's primary backup while Jones is out, and is worth a look in deeper leagues.
October 13, 2008
Rookie Felix Jones is slated for an MRI on his strained hamstring, according to NFL.com.

Our View:Fellow rookie Tashard Choice would serve as Marion Barber's primary backup if Jones if forced to miss time. Jones has been among the most impressive rookie performers so far this season, as he is averaging 8.9 yards over 30 rushing attempts.
October 12, 2008
The Cowboys expect to have an update regarding running back Felix Jones on Monday, the Dallas Morning News reports. He suffered a strained left hamstring in Week 6.

Our View:The speedy rookie has dazzled early in the season. The Cowboys offense and fantasy teams don't necessarily need him, but Jones doesn't bring an extra giddy-up to the Dallas attack.
October 12, 2008
Running back Felix Jones exited the game against Arizona in the third quarter with a hamstring injury.

Our View:No additional information is currently available.
October 5, 2008
Cowboys rookie running back Felix Jones once again visited the end zone on a 33 yard run. Jones rushed for 96 yards on only nine carries in the Cowboys' 33-21 win over the Bengals.

Our View:For fantasy owners who took a chance on the rookie from Arkansas, it sure is paying big dividends. Jones is averaging over nine yards a carry and has scored three times on the ground. He has also added a kickoff return for a TD.
September 28, 2008
Felix Jones failed to get any touches on Sunday as the Cowboys were playing from behind, according to the Dallas Morning News. "He has a specific role that he plays," head coach Wade Phillips said. "The plays that he works on, they aren't really come-from-behind plays. They are more normal-game-situation plays."

Our View:The Cowboys are unlikely to be playing from behind much this season, and we should see plenty more big plays from the explosive rookie.
September 23, 2008
Felix Jones has sustained a bruised right calf during battle with the Packers, according to the Star-Telegram.

Our View:His leg was heavily wrapped Monday, but the ailment is not believed to be serious. He has proven to be a strong and productive compliment to Marion Barber in the early going, as he rushed for 148 yards and two scores, with an impressive 8.2 yards-per-carry average. We will keep you posted on his status.
September 21, 2008
Rookie Felix Jones recorded his second touchdown of his young career on a 60 yard dash down the sideline against the Packers on Sunday. He finished the night with just six carries for 76 yards.

Our View:Jones added 49 yards on kickoff returns and continues to show incredible glimpses of explosiveness. He's a must have handcuff for Marion Barber and in deep leagues that count return stats, he's worth having for depth.
September 20, 2008
As the Dallas Cowboys look for more ways to get rookie running back Felix Jones the ball more, expect to see him utilized in the passing game, according to Pro Football Weekly.

Our View:Jones does not yet have a reception in his NFL career, but he is so explosive that the team has to find a way to get the ball in his hands. He needs to be on all fantasy squads that also have Marion Barber.
September 17, 2008
Cowboys' coach Wade Phillips expressed Tuesday his desire to get Felix Jones more touches according to the Dallas Morning News. "It's not easy, because we've got such a great back already back there that can make a big play for you at any time," Wade Phillips said. "But I think he gives you some juice at times. We're going to try to work him in more and more." Added RB coach Skip Peete: "Like I told him, 'Each week your role is probably going to grow and grow and grow and grow.' We have certain things that we've been practicing and been doing to implement him into the system. A couple of them were called the other night, and a lot of them haven't been called."

Our View:Jones has looked exceptional so far and this news figures to make him more valuable to fantasy owners. Phillips employed Julius Jones with Marion Barber last season so a committee approach is not completely unheard of. Felix is worth having on your roster for depth and a must-have for Barber owners.
September 10, 2008
The Dallas Cowboys want to get rookie runner Felix Jones more touches, so they plan to use him more in the passing game to utilize his speed, according to Sporting News Today.

Our View:Jones had a very nice game Week 1, with 62 rushing yards and a touchdown. He did not catch a pass, but should he begin to be an option through the air, his fantasy value will continue to rise.
September 8, 2008
Although Marion Barber says his bruised ribs are "nothing to worry about," owner Jerry Jones says he will play in pain for a few weeks, according to the Dallas Star-Telegram. Felix Jones, who was impressive in Week 1, should see more touches in the meantime.

Our View:Jones had 82 combined yards and a touchdown on nine carries and a kick return against the Browns in Week 1. He is not worth starting yet, but keep an eye on Barber. If he goes down, Felix could prove to be a very valuable running back.
September 7, 2008
Felix Jones scored in the first NFL game of this career in Sunday's 28-10 win over the Cleveland Browns. Jones touched the ball nine times and gained 62 yards.

Our View:The rookie scored on an inside run where he zigzagged and finally ran over a Browns' defender for an 11-yard touchdown run.
August 27, 2008
Cowboys first-round pick, running back Felix Jones, will probably be the team's kick returner for the team's first game of the season, but it will not be a full-time gig, lasting only until Isaiah Stanback and Miles Austin get healthy, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Our View:The team does not want to expose Jones to injury more than necessary. He was a dynamic return man at Arkansas, but the Cowboys value his contributions to the offense more than they do on special teams.
August 19, 2008
Cowboys first-round pick, running back Felix Jones, will probably not be returning kicks season even though he excelled at it during his time at Arkansas, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Our View:Of course, this is subject to change depending on how the season goes, but Jones is going to be an important part of the team's offense, and risking an injury to him on special teams is not worth the risk. Jones will be the change-of-pace back to Marion Barber, so his fantasy value is that of someone who should not be counted on week-to-week.
August 8, 2008
The Cowboys are thrilled with rookie running back Felix Jones, namely for his potential as a pass-catcher, according to the Star-Telegram. The team feels Jones can make an immediate impact in the aerial attack, and in change-of-pace situations.

Our View:Marion Barber will likely get most of the carries on the ground, but Jones could hold favorable fantasy value in PPR leagues as a weapon in the passing game.
July 25, 2008
Running back Felix Jones has signed a five-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Our View:Jones is going to be the lightning to Marion Barber's thunder, but his fantasy value will be limited because Barber will clearly be the one to get the goal-line carries.
June 11, 2008
Felix Jones and Marion Barber lined up in the backfield together several times during today's workout, according to the Dallas Morning News. Barber was lined up in front, while Jones lined up at tailback and motioned out wide. "I'm very comfortable with it," said Jones. "Right now, they're just getting me introduced to it. They're just showing me some of the things that I can do in the future."

Our View:Jones will be used mostly as a change-of-pace back this year, but it's clear the Cowboys want to use him and Barber together some, as well.
April 26, 2008
The Cowboys selected a running back in the first round as expected. And although it wasn't Arkansas All American Darren McFadden, it was his teammate Felix Jones. The McFadden backup was an Associated Press third-team All-American and first-team All-SEC special teamer.

Our View:The versatile athlete was productive in a limited role at Arkansas. Jones is so highly respected in NFL circles he was able to be a first-rounder as a backup in college. The triple threat tailback will have an immediate role for Dallas and is an insurance policy for starter Marion Barber. His presence will hurt the fantasy value of Barber, who was in line to jump his touches with the departure of Julius Jones.