Dolphins sign ex-Patriots star to fill big void

The Miami Dolphins are turning over every stone to try to improve their cornerback depth.

They were dealt a big blow this week when Artie Burns tore his ACL, and multiple signings have followed.

The latest came Saturday, as the Dolphins announced they had signed free agent Jack Jones.

Jones was a fourth-round pick by the Patriots in 2022 who stayed with New England until midway through 2023, when he missed curfew before a game and was released.

He joined the Raiders, for whom he played the rest of 2023 and all of 2024.

In 2024, Jones set career highs in tackles (69), passes defensed (16) and interceptions (3).

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Jones is 27 years old and has seven interceptions through his first three NFL seasons since leaving Arizona State.

The Raiders spent the first month of the offseason trying to trade Jones but released him in April after not finding any takers.

Now, the Dolphins were desperate and are giving Jones a chance.

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