Falcons linebacker Jones placed on injured reserve

The Falcons placed linebacker Deion Jones on injured reserve, taking a second 2017 Pro Bowler from the defense in less than a week.

The move with Jones comes after coach Dan Quinn announced Friday that safety Keanu Neal suffered a torn ligament in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

Quinn said Jones will require surgery on his foot, but is expected to return this season.

Jones must remain on IR for at least six weeks. He then would have two weeks to return to the roster. The earliest date he could return would be Nov. 11 for Atlanta’s game at Cleveland.