The Facts: Jones has said all the right things about his toe injury, one that has limited him all season. But that doesn't mean his foot hasn't been an issue. Though Jones will play his full slate of plays in Super Bowl LI, the injury Jones has been battling may necessitate offseason surgery, sources say. When the Super Bowl ends, Jones will receive a full evaluation on his foot, sources say, and going under the knife is either likely or possible depending on whom you ask. Jones has also been dealing with a sprained ankle, but that will not require surgery.
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If Jones needs surgery, the procedure to fix torn ligaments associated with turf toe will be measured in months but not expected to delay his 2017 season. Jones battled the injury, called turf toe or a toe sprain, for most of the season. He's been a consistent presence on the injury report, and even missed two games (both wins) in December. It improved before he reaggravated it against Seattle in the playoffs. He still finished with 1,409 yards with six touchdowns in the regular season. ... We'll follow up as needed.