Dolphins Sign Former Raiders CB Jack Jones After Burns ACL Injury

The Miami Dolphins signed cornerback Jack Jones to a one-year deal to bolster their secondary after Artie Burns tore his ACL and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. Jones, a 27-year-old former fourth-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2022, played two seasons with the Patriots before being waived and claimed by the Las Vegas Raiders, where he started 16 games last season and recorded career highs with 69 tackles, 16 pass deflections, and three interceptions. Despite some coverage struggles, Jones brings starting experience and depth to a Dolphins secondary that has also seen the trade of star cornerback Jalen Ramsey and the release of Kendall Fuller. The Dolphins' cornerback room currently features young and unproven players, making Jones a likely candidate for a starting role to open the season. Jones has also faced off-field challenges, including a 2023 arrest that was later dropped, after which he agreed to probation. Miami may continue to add cornerbacks through training camp, but Jones’ signing marks a significant step in addressing the team's defensive backfield issues.