Miami Dolphins sign troubled, yet productive, starting caliber cornerback

The Miami Dolphins’ new-look secondary gained one other contemporary face on Saturday morning because the staff agreed to a one-year contract with veteran cornerback Jack Jones in accordance with Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Jones, previously of the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, has been a productive participant in his 4 seasons within the Nationwide Soccer League — totaling 7 interceptions throughout that point — but he has but to safe a big-money deal, due partially to his questionable off-field resolution making.

As a school participant, Jones was arrested for business housebreaking and in the end dismissed from the College of Southern California forward of his junior season on account of educational struggles.

Following his rookie season with the Patriots, Jones was arrested for bringing two loaded weapons to Boston’s Logan Airport. Costs have been later dropped, nonetheless after lacking curfew throughout his second season in New England, Jones was launched from the staff.

After simply two seasons with the Raiders — throughout which he tallied 5 interceptions — Jones was lower by the staff after Las Vegas was unsuccessful of their makes an attempt to commerce the younger participant.

Jones is coming off of a profession 12 months in Las Vegas — totaling 69 tackles, 16 passes defensed and three interceptions in 2024, nonetheless he did surrender 698 yards, 9 touchdowns and a passer score of 108.9 in accordance with Professional Soccer Focus.

The Dolphins will hope to get the most effective out of the 27-year-old, whereas additionally retaining his conduct in examine. If Jones is ready to maintain his head on straight, he may have the potential to earn a beginning job in Miami and get his younger profession again on observe.