Former Patriots Cornerback Signs With Division Rival
Former New England Patriots defensive back Jack Jones found a new home in the AFC East on Saturday.
“Free-agent CB Jack Jones, who started 16 games last season for the Raiders, is signing a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, per source,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted on X. “Jones now returns to the AFC East, where he used to start for the Patriots in 2022-‘23.”
The Patriots selected Jones in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft and the 27-year-old recorded 30 tackles, six passes defended, three tackles for loss and two interceptions (one of which was returned for a touchdown) across 13 games as a rookie. Jones played in just five games with New England in 2023 before being waived that November after being benched following a missed curfew.
He signed with the Las Vegas Raiders one day later and finished that season with four passes defended and two interceptions (both returned for touchdowns) in seven contests with his new club.
Jones had the best season of his career in 2024 with Las Vegas, recording 69 tackles, 16 passes defended and three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) in 17 games (16 starts). Jones was released by the Raiders in April.
Having recently lost cornerback Artie Burns to a torn ACL, the Miami Dolphins were in need of a fill-in. Jones should be able to slide into the position and potentially compete for a starting job in South Beach.