Ravens LE Arthur Jones (illness) is questionable for Week 2 against the Browns.

Jones returned to practice this week and could be on a limited snap count if he avoids being inactive. It's possible the Ravens will hold him out for precautionary reasons. Marcus Spears is set to make another start at left end in his absence.

Ravens LE Arthur Jones (illness) returned to practice Wednesday.

Jones has been shut down since the third preseason game with a viral infection. He'll replace Marcus Spears at left end now that he's finally healthy and is on track to return for Week 2 against the Browns.

Ravens LE Arthur Jones (illness) could be cleared to practice "soon."

Jones hasn't played since the third preseason game due to a viral infection near his heart, but the Ravens have "no concerns" about his status and he's on track to resume practicing as soon as this week. Marcus Spears started at left end on Thursday night and will continue to fill in until Jones is ready to return.

Updating previous items, Ravens LE Arthur Jones has been dealing with a viral infection near his heart.

Jones missed the season opener with the illness, and there's no telling when he'll be back on the field. It sounds as if he could be back soon, though. "Thank you Lord for the amazing news today," Jones tweeted Friday night. Marcus Spears will fill in at left end for however long Jones is sidelined.

Citing a senior club official, ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reported Ravens LE Arthur Jones' undisclosed illness could cost him "a matter of days -- or months," depending on Jones' recovery.

As Sal Pal noted, this makes six different defensive starters from last year's Super Bowl champs entering Week 1. There have been no details on Jones' illness, but there has been a bit of a rash of staph infection going around the league. The Ravens will attempt to compensate with Marcus Spears at left end.

Ravens LE Arthur Jones has been ruled out for Week 1 due to an illness.

Marcus Spears will get the start across from Chris Canty on Thursday night. It's a downgrade in the pass-rush department, but Spears can hold the point in the run game. Denver is going to struggle for running room in the NFL opener.

Ravens DE Arthur Jones lost roughly 15 pounds this offseason.

Coach John Harbaugh said Jones "looks like he's in great shape, tremendous shape, looks like he's trimmed up a little bit." The younger brother of MMA superstar Jon Bones Jones is entering a contract year and is the favorite to win the starting right end job. Jones was Pro Football Focus' 13th-best 3-4 defensive end against the run last season and added 4.5 sacks.

Ravens re-signed restricted free agent DE Arthur Jones to a one-year, $2.023 million contract.

Coming off a breakout season where he notched 47 tackles and 4.5 sacks, Jones will compete for a starting job in camp, and should be the favorite at left end over Pernell McPhee and Marcus Spears. Going on 27, Jones graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 18 3-4 end last season.

Ravens tendered restricted free agent DE Arthur Jones a contract.

Ravens DE Arthur Jones will compete for the team's starting left end job in training camp.

Outgoing LE Cory Redding landed in Indy with old Ravens DC Chuck Pagano. Pernell McPhee will be Jones' primary competition, although McPhee has been primarily a sub-package player who rushes from the interior in nickel looks. Jones is also a better run defender, making him a superior early-down option.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh expects DL Arthur Jones to see snaps at both end and tackle.

"He is going to play the defensive end spot and he is competing for the starting job there, and he is also going to play the 3-technique spot," Harbaugh said. "(He) is going to play a lot of football regardless of where it ends up shaking out for the most part." Jones made one start in 14 games last season, making 20 tackles.

Arthur Jones has moved into the Ravens' starting left end position, ahead of Cory Redding.

Jones wasn't active for a single game in his rookie season, but there's no questioning his ability. He was widely considered a first-round prospect before medical concerns dropped him to the fifth round of the draft two Aprils ago. The left end spot in Baltimore's defense involves a lot of rotating, but Jones looks to be in the driver's seat to play there on early downs.

Ravens signed fifth-round DT Arthur Jones to a three-year contract.

Jones is a major talent, but a torn pectoral muscle and a torn meniscus while at Syracuse has cost him dearly. He's landed in a tough spot to make an impact considering how deep the Ravens are along the defensive line.