Byron Jones Fantasy Stats

The Miami Dolphins have informed cornerback Byron Jones that he will be released when the new league year begins on March 15, according to sources. The Dolphins will designate him a post-June 1 cut, which will save them $13.6 million against the 2023 salary cap. It comes after Jones missed all of last year due to surgery on his left Achilles. The 30-year-old will need to prove to interested teams in free agency that he's healthy, and as of last month he was still unable to run or jump. In his two years with Miami, Jones had 75 solo tackles, two interceptions, 14 passes defensed and two forced fumbles in 30 starts. He was a first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2015 and played his first five seasons with the team, making his lone Pro Bowl in 2018.

The Miami Dolphins placed starting cornerback Byron Jones (ankle) on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, so he will miss at least the first four games of the season. Jones had surgery on his ankle in March and was hoping to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, but that won't happen. The 29-year-old will immediately return to a starting role in Miami's secondary when he's cleared to return, but the secondary will be a bit more vulnerable until then. Jones made the Pro Bowl in 2018 with the Dallas Cowboys, and he recorded 58 tackles (47 solo), 10 passes defensed and a forced fumble in 16 starts for Miami in 2021.

The Miami Dolphins placed cornerback Byron Jones (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday ahead of training camp after the 29-year-old missed organized team activities this spring after undergoing offseason surgery on his Achilles. Jones can come off the PUP list at any time, but he can't practice with the team until that happens. When healthy, he's expected to return to a starting role opposite Xavien Howard. In 16 games last season, Jones had 58 tackles and 10 pass deflections for Miami. The Dolphins also placed defensive back Elijah Campbell on the Non-Football Injury list on Friday. Jones, a former first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys back in 2015, has been named to one Pro Bowl while with the Cowboys in 2018.

Miami Dolphins defensive back Byron Jones has restructured his contract for the 2022 season. The former Pro Bowl corner had ankle surgery earlier in the month. Jones has injury protection that makes his deal fully guaranteed for next season. The restructure converts $13.25 million of his base salary into a signing bonus. Jones now carries a $1.12 million salary for 2022 campaign. This move frees up $10.6 million in cap space for the Dolphins. Jones is coming off a solid season in 2021 where he recorded 58 tackles and 10 pass defended in 16 games. He should continue to be an important part of the Dolphins defense.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (ankle) has undergone surgery on his ankle. He's expected to have a recovery period of about two months, meaning he'll be ready for action well ahead of training camp this year. The veteran was a key component of what was at times a dominant Miami defense last year. He was a regular starter opposite Pro Bowler Xavien Howard, playing in 16 games and recording 59 tackles.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (groin) is expected to play in Week 5 against the 49ers after missing the last two games with a groin injury. Jones practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. It will be a boost for the team's man-to-man-heavy defense that will be taking on a Niners unit that is at full strength with the returns of wide receiver Deebo Samuel and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Miami's secondary has allowed the fourth-most passing yards per game (301.3) through four weeks this season, so San Francisco's passing game could thrive on Sunday, even with the return of Jones. You'd be smart to avoid the Dolphins Defense altogether this week and moving forward.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (Achilles, groin) has been ruled out for the Thursday night game against the Jaguars. Also, safety Clayton Fejedelem (pectoral) is considered doubtful for Week 3. The Dolphins secondary might be even more vulnerable in this one, which is good news for Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II and receivers D.J. Chark (if he plays), rookie Laviska Shenault Jr. and Keelan Cole. Chris Conley would also see more work if Chark is ruled inactive. Expect cornerback Xavien Howard to try and slow down Cole, who has been Jacksonville's best receiver through two games of the season. Stay away from the Dolphins Defense in fantasy.

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that safety Byron Jones (groin) would "have to heal pretty quickly" in order to play on Thursday night against the Jaguars. At this point, Jones is a long shot to play in Week 3, which will leave Miami's secondary a bit more vulnerable against quarterback Gardner Minshew II and company. It's good news for Jacksonville wide receivers DJ Chark Jr. and rookie Laviska Shenault Jr. Jones had one tackle in Week 2 and has four total tackles through two weeks with his new team. You should be ignoring the Dolphins Defense in fantasy.

The Miami Dolphins are signing cornerback Byron Jones to a massive deal that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in the league on Monday, according to a source. Jones is expected to make $17 million or more on the deal. Jones, along with James Bradberry, were the top two cornerbacks available in free agency and were expected to reset the cornerback market. The 27-year-old will be a huge upgrade to a weak Dolphins Defense and will immediately become their top cover corner. Jones had 46 tackles (37 solo), six passes defensed and one forced fumble in 15 games (14 starts) for Dallas in 2019. He has just two interceptions in his five NFL seasons.

The New York Giants have expressed a level of interest in Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones and Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry, who will both be free agents next week, according to NFL sources. However, the Giants will have to pay a pretty penny for either player, as both players could reset the cornerback market. Jones could be looking at $17 million per year, while Bradberry is likely to get at least $15 million per season. New York isn't considered a favorite to land either of the star cornerbacks, however. A fierce bidding war is expected and could include the Redskins, Eagles, Raiders and other teams. The G-Men have a need at the position with DeAndre Baker and Sam Beal the current starters.