UConn loses senior captain Byron Jones to shoulder injury
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Connecticut cornerback Byron Jones will undergo surgery on his left shoulder and miss the remainder of the season.
Coach Bob Diaco says the Huskies senior captain has a history of shoulder problems and was injured against during the first half of Thursday night's 31-21 loss at No. 18 East Carolina.
Diaco says Jones should be healed in time to prepare for the NFL draft in the spring, and should be "better than new."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Jones likely will be replaced in the Huskies lineup by true freshman Jamar Summers or John Green, a converted wide receiver.
Jones had 24 tackles and two interceptions for the Huskies (1-6) this season, including one he returned 70-yards for a touchdown against South Florida.
He finished his career with 223 tackles and eight interceptions.