Watch the full game highlights from the Tennessee Titans vs. the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season. [29], On March 9, 2017, the Miami Dolphins signed Jones to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the Dolphins with $35 million guaranteed and a $9.2 million signing bonus. 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Jones always found the football, his Dolphins tenure comes to a close with 21 interceptions, three forced fumbles and seven recoveries. Position Rank. It marked his first career touchdown in his first four seasons. It should be more of the same this season, as the Dolphins did not add any safeties to pose a threat to Jones' snaps, giving him a high floor. [39] Jones finished the season with 80 combined tackles (70 solo), seven pass deflections, three interceptions, and a sack in 12 games and 12 starts. Since 2012, Jones has averaged 102 tackles, one sack and three interceptions per 16 games. Jones has good size at 6'2', 212 pounds, but he needs to run consistently in the 4.4s in order to be an elite player at his position, because right now his coverage skills are lacking just a bit (he ran a 4.53 and 4.47 in two attempts at Georgia's pro day). Slated once again to start the season as a backup to Chris Clemons, Jones will only see playing time in the event of injury or possibly in some nickel situations. Learn More. Player Profiles. The Dolphins have placed S Reshad Jones on IR. Injury analysis powered by Sports Injury Predictor, 687 Lee Road, Suite 208, Rochester, NY 14606 | 833-333-7238, Jones struggled with chest injury over a month and was placed on injured reserve. This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The Dolphins informed Jones (undisclosed) on Wednesday that he'll be released. It'll be the 4th straight missed game for Jones. Jones had surgery on his partially torn right labrum. Overall Rank. He also has six sacks, 14 interceptions and three touchdowns over that span, providing high-upside playmaking stats in addition to the floor-setting tackle production. [13] He was the 13th safety selected in 2010. Tight ends coach Dan Campbell was promoted to interim head coach for the remainder of the season. [48], Head coach Adam Gase named Jones the starting strong safety, opposite free safety Nate Allen. [42] On May 16, 2016, Jones was announced as the 64th ranked player, as voted by his peers, on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016. He started the Miami Dolphins' season-opener against the New England Patriots and collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (eight solo) and deflected a pass during their 38–24 loss. He made his season debut in a Week 6 matchup against the Green Bay Packers and recorded nine solo tackles and deflected a pass during a 27–24 loss. The NFL trade deadline is 4 p.m. [54], On March 18, 2020, the Miami Dolphins released Jones, who still had two years left on his previous deal. They put in limited practices all week. [6] He was one of 54 collegiate defensive backs to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana and completed all of the combine drills. [26] In Week 15, Jones made six combined tackles and intercepted his first pass of the season off a pass by Ryan Fitzpatrick in their 30–23 victory at the Buffalo Bills. [22] Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan named Jones the starting free safety, alongside strong safety Yeremiah Bell, to begin the regular season.[23]. He played college football at the University of Georgia. He finished the season with a career-high 135 combined tackles (106 solo), ten pass deflections, a career-high five interceptions, two sacks, and two touchdowns in 16 games and 16 starts. We'll check the status on all 3 Sunday morning. [29] On January 24, 2016, it was announced that Jones was named as an replacement to the 2016 Pro Bowl after Cincinnati Bengals' safety Reggie Nelson was unable to participate due to an ankle injury he suffered in the AFC Wildcard Game. As a sophomore, Reshad was named second-team Sophomore All-American and second-team All-SEC honors while winning the team's Most Improved Defensive Back Award. Landon Collins and the Giants are approaching a standoff, and the safety's coming contract dispute took center stage on Wednesday after reports emerged that he had cleaned out his locker. Keep track of the free agency developments and the fantasy repercussions they carry. Height. After just turning 30 in February, it's difficult to see why Jones would fall off within the next couple years. Jones missed two games due to an ankle injury. Jones (chest/ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional contest against the Bills, © Copyright 2020 - Roto Sports, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Exploiting the Matchups: Week 12 Start/Sit. Brown established himself as an every-down linebacker in 2019 and one of the league's better coverage linebackers. PFF Elite. [28], On November 15, 2012, Jones recorded a season-high 14 combined tackles (11 solo) and deflected a pass during a 19–14 loss at the Buffalo Bills. Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games. [55][56], As of the start of the 2020 NFL season Jones remains unsigned to a team. [52], In the Dolphins' season opener against the Tennessee Titans, Jones recorded two interceptions in a single game for the first time in his professional career. Jones entered training camp slated as the starting strong safety. Jerry Donabedian breaks down the best and worst matchups of Week 12, treating Tevin Coleman with optimism and Joe Mixon with skepticism. The following week, he recorded six combined tackles and sacked quarterback Matt Schaub as the Dolphins lost 23–13 to the Houston Texans. Jones had 2016 surgery for a rotator cuff tear in same shoulder. We haven't seen anything yet about a new injury for Jones, so perhaps the rib remained an issue and the team decided it would rather clear room for younger players the rest of the way. Reshad Jones. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? He's heading into the last year of his rookie contract, so I expect we will see a bit "extra" from the UCLA alum. Scouts Grade. Dolphins safety Reshad Jones exited the team's game against the Jets during the first quarter. Listen as Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Brandon LaFell are mic'd up in Week 4 of the 2016 NFL season. [43], On January 9, 2016, the Miami Dolphins announced the hiring of Chicago Bears' offensive coordinator Adam Gase as their new head coach. The move will reportedly free up $5.3 million in salary-cap space. Jones believes earlier labrum tear led to it. Jones also finally revealed that it was a cracked rib keeping him out of the past 4 games. As a result, he could have gone to the NFL; and he almost did. Brown's situation suggests an improvement is indicated for 2019 and a breakout isn't totally out of the question. Jones has been one of the most valuable IDPs over the last five years, totaling 467 tackles in 66 games -- a rate of more than 110 tackles per 16-game stretch. Reshad Monquez Jones (born February 25, 1988) is an American football strong safety who is a free agent. Jones missed four straight games due to his lingering chest injury. The following week, he made eight solo tackles, two pass deflections, and returned an interception by quarterback Brian Hoyer for a 23-yard touchdown in a 44–26 win against the Houston Texans. He remained the backup for three games before regaining his starting role in Week 11.