The Miami Dolphins need a replacement for cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
The Dolphins traded Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, with the Steelers sending back Minkah Fitzpatrick. The two teams swapped late-round picks, also.
Losing Ramsey leaves the Dolphins with a hole in their secondary, and it's one Miami is looking to fill, as Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports the Dolphins are "shopping for cornerback help."
One player they could consider is former New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders cornerback, Jack Jones, who was listed as a possible option for Miami by NFL Trade Rumors' Logan Ulrich.
"He’d certainly be cheaper than some of the other veterans they’re considering, and that seems to matter a lot for the Dolphins right now," Ulrich wrote. "Jones wouldn’t seem to fit with the new culture the Dolphins are trumpeting this year, but he can help on the field and the results there will ultimately dictate more about the future of the decision-makers in Miami than anything else happening behind the scenes."
A former fourth-round pick of the Patriots in 2022, Jones quickly wore out his welcome in New England and was cut during his second season in the NFL.
He then latched on with the Raiders, where he posted an impressive 56.3% completion rate and 63.0 passer rating allowed when targeted over seven games.
In 2024, Jones' coverage numbers took a step back, but he was still at least decent after surrendering a 62.8% completion rate and 98.5 passer rating.
There were questions about Jones' effort in Las Vegas, but the Dolphins can't be too picky here. He's worth taking a shot on, especially considering Jones will definitely come cheap and can be cut without pain if things don't work out.