Ronald Jones II

Free agent RB Ronald Jones II is working out for the Ravens Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jones spent the offseason in Dallas working as the backup to Tony Pollard, but was released Monday after serving a two game suspension for PEDs. The former second-round pick appeared in six games last season with Kansas City, tallying 70 rushing yards and one touchdown on 17 carries. Jones would provide the Ravens with another veteran depth option should the Ravens choose to sign him.

Ronald Jones II has been released by the Dallas Cowboys.

Fantasy Impact

Jones just finished serving the two-game suspension that the NFL handed him for violating the PED policy, and now the Cowboys are releasing him. It's unclear if he will land on the practice squad or if he will go to another team, but Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn are now even more locked in as the next players up in this Dallas backfield.

According to Todd Archer of ESPN, Dallas Cowboys RB Ronald Jones II claims that his PED violation was a result of prescription heart medication. He attempted to appeal but was denied.

Fantasy Impact

Jones claims that he has been taking a medication since entering the league and, while he understands he’s responsible for what he puts in his body, is disappointed in the NFL for their lack of assistance in the appeal process. Many players have claimed to have failed PED tests due to medication, so Jones’ claims are not uncommon across the league. Jones is facing a two-game suspension and wanted to clear his name following his suspension, especially as he looks to make it on the Cowboys’ final roster.

The NFL has suspended Ronald Jones two games for violating the league’s PED policy.

Fantasy Impact

Jones figured to enter the 2023 season as the number two or three running back in the Cowboys’ offense. The suspension likely allows rookie Deuce Vaughn and Malik Davis to enter the season with a bigger role as the backups to Tony Pollard.

According to Todd Archer of ESPN NFL Nation, the Dallas Cowboys have signed RB Ronald Jones II to a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact

Jones struggled to see the field in 2022 after joining the Kansas City Chiefs' stable of RBs, making just six appearances with 18 total touches. The 25-year-old RB had years of production with the Buccaneers, totaling 2,745 scrimmage yards in four seasons. Jones will likely operate as the team's backup behind Tony Pollard, and he goes back to the Dallas-Fort Worth area where he attended high school.