Former Oklahoma and Steelers quarterback Landry Jones was the first player to sign with the XFL, and quickly found himself reunited with Sooners head coach Bob Stoops with the Dallas Renegades. Unfortunately, it appears that Jones’ return to professional football is going to be brief.

Jones suffered a knee injury in Dallas’ 27-20 loss to the Houston Roughnecks this past weekend. Speaking to XFL.com, Jones revealed that the knee injury he suffered was likely an MCL injury.

An MCL injury cost Jones most of the XFL training period. He wasn’t even cleared to practice until a week before the season, and missed Week 1 as a result.

Though Jones was optimistic that he might be able to return before the end of the season, the timeframe may not work. He explained that an MCL injury would likely take four to six weeks to recovery with six weeks remaining in the regular season.

“Usually MCLs are 4-6 weeks,” Jones said. We have six weeks left, so hopefully I’ll be able to come back.”

Prior to the injury, Jones was in the midst of one of his worst games as a football player. He threw three interceptions in the first quarter of the loss to Houston.

When your coach’s reaction is “NO,” it probably wasn’t the right read. Landry Jones 🤦🏻‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/Y5C1LMkSQV — Matthew McGovern (@MatthewMcGovern) March 1, 2020

It’s a disappointing way to go out, especially after working so hard to get back in to professional football.

Best of luck on the recovery, Landry!