Colts activate CB Jaylon Jones from IR; sign CB Cameron Mitchell to 53-man roster from practice squad; waive LB Chad Muma, S Trey Washington; elevate DE Durell Nchami, WR Laquon Treadwell to active roster from practice squad for Week 9
The Colts on Saturday activated cornerback Jaylon Jones from injured reserve ahead of their Week 9 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Jones was placed on injured reserve after he sustained a hamstring injury during the Colts' Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins. He has missed the Colts' last seven games.
The Colts opened Jones' 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve last week, and he was a limited participant in all three practices leading up to the Colts' Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans. Jones was a full participant in all three practices this week, and head coach Shane Steichen said on Wednesday that he was "progressing very well."
Jones' return is a welcome sight for a secondary that has gone through a considerable amount of injuries and turnover to this point in the season. And with Charvarius Ward Sr. still on injured reserve (the earliest he can return is Week 12), the hope is for Jones to bring some more experience and stability to the Colts secondary.
In his three years with the Colts, Jones has appeared in 35 games (27 starts) with two interceptions, 15 pass break-ups and 144 tackles. He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 3 in 2024, with two interceptions against the Chicago Bears. Jones started all 17 games last season and finished with a career-high 100 tackles.
"I'm excited to get back out there with the guys," Jones said last week. "I just want to contribute."
The Colts also made the following roster moves on Saturday:
- Signed cornerback Cameron Mitchell to the 53-man roster from the practice squad
- Waived linebacker Chad Muma
- Waived safety Trey Washington
- Elevated defensive end Durell Nchami to active roster from practice squad for Week 9
- Elevated wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to active roster from practice squad for Week 9
BREAKING: “You Don’t Act Like That in My Locker Room!” — Dak Prescott’s Explosive Message Shakes Cowboys Facility
The Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility erupted in tension Thursday morning after a heated confrontation between star quarterback Dak Prescott and a rookie teammate — a moment that stunned the locker room and underscored the Cowboys’ demand for accountability under head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
According to multiple team sources, the incident began when a first-year player showed up late to practice after spending the previous night out partying. What could have been a minor disciplinary issue quickly escalated when Prescott — one of the most respected voices in the locker room — confronted the rookie head-on in front of the team, delivering a passionate message that left the room silent.
“You think this is college? You show up late because you partied last night? That’s not football — that’s disrespect,” Prescott reportedly barked. “I don’t care who you are — this team bleeds for each other. You don’t act like that in my locker room.”
Players described the scene as “intense and emotional.” One veteran told ESPN, “Dak doesn’t raise his voice often, but when he does, everyone listens. He’s not calling you out to humiliate you — he’s doing it to wake you up.”
Prescott’s fiery words came after weeks of frustration from team leaders who felt that some younger players were losing focus amid the Cowboys’ strong start to the season. As the team prepares for a playoff push, maintaining discipline has become a top priority — and Prescott made it clear that standards come before egos.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer later addressed the situation, reportedly backing Prescott’s stance. “We have a culture of accountability here,” Schottenheimer said during his press conference. “If you want to wear the star, you do things the right way — every single day.”
Inside the locker room, Prescott’s outburst resonated deeply. As one assistant coach put it, “Dak sets the tone — not just with his play, but with his preparation. He’s the kind of leader who doesn’t need to talk much, but when he does, it changes the temperature in the room.”
The rookie later issued a formal apology to the team, acknowledging that his actions didn’t reflect the Cowboys’ standard of professionalism. But the moment will likely stick as a defining one for the locker room — a reminder that the Cowboys’ resurgence is built on discipline and unity.
For Prescott, the message was simple: the Cowboys’ identity is forged in hard work, not excuses. His outburst wasn’t about anger — it was about protecting a culture he helped build.
As Dallas turns its focus toward Week 9, one thing is clear: the Cowboys are not just playing for wins — they’re playing for accountability. And Dak Prescott made sure everyone knows what that means.
