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Byron Jones: Officially let go Wednesday
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
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.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Significant recovery hurdles remain
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: Not returning for Week 12
Jones (Achilles) is not expected to return to practice this week, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that he's "hopeful and optimistic" that Jones will return and play at some point this season, though he will not be back at practice until at least next week. The cornerback has been inactive for the entirety of the campaign to this point as he continues to recover from offseason Achilles surgery. His next chance to suit up will come Dec. 4 against the 49ers, though that seems very unlikely considering he's yet to practice this year.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Remains on PUP list
Jones (Achilles) won't be activated ahead of Week 9, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Jones will miss a ninth straight game to start the season while he rehabs from offseason Achilles surgery. It's unclear when he'll return to practice, but it's starting to appear like he may be in danger of missing the entire campaign.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Won't be available Week 5
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: Week 5 return still uncertain
Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Miami won't give an update regarding Jones' (ankle) availability for Sunday's game at the Jets until the middle of the week at the earliest, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jones is eligible to return from the Dolphins' reserve/PUP list this week, but it sounds like there's a possibility he'll need to sit out at least one more game to recover from the ankle surgery he underwent back in March. With Xavien Howard (groin) also questionable for Sunday, Nik Needham and Kader Kohou could be asked to take a major step up against Corey Davis, Garrett Wilson, and Elijah Moore in Week 5.
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Dolphins' Byron Jones: Set for evaluation
Jones (ankle) will be evaluated when the Dolphins return to Miami on Monday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that Jones is set for an evaluation when the Dolphins return to their facilities early next week. The cornerback has missed the first four games of the season while on the reserve/PUP list, but he's eligible to return as soon as Week 5 against the Jets. An update on his status will likely come Monday after his evaluation.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 194 lbs |
| Birthplace: New Britain, CT |
| Age: 30 |
| School: UConn |
| Experience: 9 |