Patriots quarterback Mac Jones seems to be in good shape after an injury scare on Sunday. Despite not missing any time, Jones was evaluated for a back injury after the game and missed his postgame media availability.

On Monday afternoon,

I’m told Mac Jones felt notably better upon his return to Massachusetts last night, and this morning, compared to immediately after Sunday’s game.

As Bill Belichick said, citing protocol in all injury situations, there will be further evaluation to provide more clarity.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 12, 2022?s=20&t=00YS1-YxItO3lnGYAsYg0w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported that Jones “felt notably better” Monday morning.

#Patriots QB Mac Jones is believed to have been suffering from back spasms, sources say. X-Rays were negative, per @TomPelissero, and there is a chance Jones plays this week. Overall, a very positive outcome. pic.twitter.com/794yYPBBpT

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 12, 2022?s=20&t=00YS1-YxItO3lnGYAsYg0w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport later added context to Jones’ injury, reporting that the 24-year-old was dealing with back spasms.

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“I definitely feel better,” Jones told reporters late Monday afternoon, in his first comments since the game. “I want to be able to be ready to play against Pittsburgh and I feel good, but yesterday just talking with the trainers, just trying to get back. Wasn’t doing too hot after the game, but definitely feel a lot better.”

“I think I’ll be fine. Like I said, the trainers looked at it,” Jones continued. “I haven’t had any issues with it before and don’t expect any issues now, so everything is good… It’s football, you’re going to get hit. I’ve been hit harder before and will probably get hit harder in the future. It’s part of the game and it’s all good.”

Jones added he expects to go about his business as usual this week, including being ready for the first practice of the week on Wednesday. “I’ll be ready to practice. Just watch film and do my normal routine and enjoy that,” he explained. “Just get rehab like I always do and continue to get better and talk with the guys and come up with a game plan. Hear what the coaches have to say and follow the game plan and from there, stack good days, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and get ready to go for the next week.”

The next update on Jones will likely come on Wednesday. That’s when the team will hold the first practice of the week, and release the full injury report.

While Jones’ injury situation now has more clarity, there haven’t been any updates on safety Adrian Phillips. Phillips left Sunday’s game late in the first half with a rib injury and didn’t return.

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