The Dolphins released Jones (Achilles) on Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Jones was officially cut with a failed physical and will be designated as a post-June 1 transaction, thus saving the Dolphins $13.6 million in cap space. The 29-year-old originally joined Miami on a massive five-year, $82.5 million deal ahead of the 2020 season, though he missed the entirety of the 2022 campaign while recovering from left Achilles surgery. He'll finish his time in Miami with just 14 passes defended and two interceptions across 30 regular-season appearances. Jones will now have an opportunity to revive his career elsewhere heading into his age-30 season.
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Byron Jones: Set to be released
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The Dolphins informed Jones (Achilles) on Tuesday that he'll be released March 15, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Per Schefter, the move will be designated as a post-June 1 cut and will save Miami $13.6 million. Jones missed the entire 2022 campaign due to left Achilles' surgery and was still unable to run or jump as of late February, but he's not planning on retiring despite an uphill battle in his recovery. Jones will have a chance to test free agency this summer, but he might have to settle for a one-year prove-it deal.
Jones (Achilles) said via his official Twitter account Saturday that he "can't run or jump" after having missed the entire 2022 season due to left Achilles' surgery.
Jones is not retiring, as ESPN reports, but it appears he's still facing an uphill battle to return to the playing field. The 2018 Pro Bowler hasn't appeared in NFL action since undergoing Achilles' surgery last March to address a lingering injury, though it was initially reported the Dolphins expected him to be ready for training camp. This offseason, Miami can save $13.6 million in salary cap space by trading or releasing Jones after June 1.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Won't be available Week 5
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Jones (ankle) won't be designated to return from injured reserve ahead of Week 5, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that the cornerback's recovery from offseason ankle surgery is "not progressing as fast as we'd hoped." Jones will miss a fifth consecutive contest to start the season, and it's unclear when he'll return to practice. In his prolonged absence, expect Nik Needham and Kader Kohou to continue garnering increased roles in Miami's secondary.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Placed on active/PUP list
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The Dolphins placed Jones (ankle) on the active/PUP list Friday.
Jones underwent offseason surgery to repair a lingering issue in his left ankle, and the initial thought was that he'd be ready for training camp. However, the Dolphins will opt to be cautious with the 2015 first-round pick and keep him sidelined to start camp. Jones is eligible to be removed from the list at any time before the final roster cutdown, but if he isn't healthy by the start of the regular season, he'll be forced to miss at least the first four games of the campaign.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Sits out Wednesday's practice
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Jones (quadriceps) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Coach Brian Flores said Monday that Jones was considered day-to-day with the quad injury, and the cornerback was a DNP at the first practice of the week. The 29-year-old likely will need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance of suiting up this weekend.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Starts week with limited practice
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Jones (groin/Achilles) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.
Coach Brian Flores said Monday that Jones is expected to play Sunday in San Francisco barring a setback, and the cornerback's limited practice to start the week does nothing to dispel that notion. Jones will ideally be able to upgrade to a full practice as the week goes along, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him log limited sessions the rest of the way as he prepares to rejoin his teammates on the field for the first time since Week 2.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: On track for Week 5
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Coach Brian Flores said Monday that Jones (groin/Achilles) should play Week 5 against the 49ers barring a setback, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
The Dolphins' secondary held up longer than expected in Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Seahawks, but Jones will be a major boost over rookie Noah Igbinoghene. Jones likely will be limited to begin the practice week but is expected to be ready Sunday. He's played just two games this season, but he's been the team's lockdown corner, allowing a 75.7 passer rating when targeted.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Won't suit up Sunday
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Jones (groin) is officially inactive for Sunday's matchup with Seattle.
Jones came into the game drawing a doubtful tag, so this news isn't quite surprising. Week 4 will mark his second straight absence, and Auburn rookie Noah Igbinoghene will continue to start across from Xavien Howard.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Absent from early part of practice
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Jones (groin/Achilles) is not present at the early portion of Monday's practice open to the media, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Jones missed last Thursday's win over the Jaguars due to a combination of groin and Achilles injuries, and it looks as though he still isn't ready to resume practicing. Rookie first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene would stand to draw another start if Jones can't progress in time to suit up versus Seattle on Sunday.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Heads to locker room
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Jones (groin) exited Sunday's game against the Bills and is questionable to return, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Jones had battled the Achilles injury the past two weeks, but now appears to be dealing with a new issue. As long as Jones is sidelined, rookie Noah Igbinoghene would be in line to see a major uptick in snaps at cornerback.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Good to face Bills
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Jones (Achilles) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's contest against Buffalo, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
Jones was a full participant in Friday's practice after having been limited to begin the week. The star cornerback followed a similar path before being cleared to play Week 1, so it's possible that the Dolphins simply intend to limit his practice reps going forward.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Limited in Wednesday's session
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Jones (Achilles) was limited in practice Wednesday, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Considering Jones was able to play through the injury in Week 1 against the Patriots, he's still more likely than not to suit up against the Bills on Sunday given what we know at this point.
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Cowboys' Byron Jones: Lands in Miami
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The Dolphins signed Jones (ankle) to a contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
One of the key puzzle pieces of free agency has found a new home, moving on from the Cowboys after five campaigns. During that run, the 27-year-old cornerback averaged 4.4 tackles per game while compiling three forced fumbles, two interceptions and one defensive touchdown. Perhaps Jones' biggest attribute is a lack of injury history, as he's missed just one of 80 career regular-season outings.
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Cowboys' Byron Jones: Questionable with ankle sprain
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Jones is dealing with a sprained ankle and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Redskins, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
The 27-year-old sustained the injury during Thursday's practice, leaving his availability as a question mark. According to Jon Machota of The Athletic, Jones was wearing a protective boot on his right foot Friday, which isn't a great sign for his status this weekend.
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Cowboys' Byron Jones: Held back in practice
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Jones (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Jones shook off a hamstring injury to suit up in last Thursday's loss to the Bears, but now he's hampered by a hip issue. There's no information about the severity of Jones' injury, but a potential absence in Week 15 would be quite disruptive to the Cowboys' defense against the Rams' sixth-ranked passing game (276.8 yards per game). The 2015 first-round pick plays an every-down role, allowing 6.5 yards per target and three touchdowns in coverage this year.
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Cowboys' Byron Jones: Expected to play Week 7
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Jones (hamstring) is expected to play Sunday night against the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jones is listed as questionable but should be able to suit up for Sunday's divisional tilt. The 27-year-old sat out the first two practices of the week but put in a limited session Friday.
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Cowboys' Byron Jones: Questionable for Week 7
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Jones (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional match against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Jones missed two straight practices to start the week, but he managed to upgrade to a limited practice session Friday. While the starting cornerback is certainly making progress in his recovery from the hamstring injury that caused him to sit out Week 6, it remains to be seen whether he'll receive medical clearance in time for Sunday's divisional tilt.
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Cowboys' Byron Jones: Sitting out practice Wednesday
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Jones (hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Jones didn't return to this past Sunday's game against the Jets after suffering a hamstring injury. His absence from Wednesday's practice is troubling and puts him on track to miss Week 7's game against the Eagles if he can't get on the field in some capacity Thursday or Friday. Since Anthony Brown (hamstring) is on the mend as well, Chidobe Awuzie and Jourdan Lewis are in line to be the Cowboys' top corners.
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Cowboys' Byron Jones: Leaves Sunday's game
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Jones was forced out of Sunday's game against the Jets with a hamstring injury, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Jones joins Anthony Brown (hamstring) on the sidelines, as the Cowboys are down to just three healthy cornerbacks -- Chidobe Awuzie, Jourdan Lewis and C.J. Goodwin.
