Benito Jones
26-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
12
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
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0
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0
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Moving to Miami
The Dolphins signed Jones on Thursday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old defensive tackle is returning to Miami after spending six games with the Dolphins in 2020. Jones spent the last two years of his career with the Lions, appearing in 34 games (15 starts) and recording 38 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, while also defending two passes. The Ole Miss product is now the newest addition to a Dolphins defense that's headlined by signings such as Kendall Fuller and Jordyn Brooks. Expect Jones to fill a solid role on Miami's defensive line this offseason.
The 26-year-old defensive tackle is returning to Miami after spending six games with the Dolphins in 2020. Jones spent the last two years of his career with the Lions, appearing in 34 games (15 starts) and recording 38 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, while also defending two passes. The Ole Miss product is now the newest addition to a Dolphins defense that's headlined by signings such as Kendall Fuller and Jordyn Brooks. Expect Jones to fill a solid role on Miami's defensive line this offseason.
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Measurables Review
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How do Benito Jones' measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
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Height
6' 1"Weight
318 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.26 secShuttle Time
5.27 secCone Drill
8.21 secVertical Jump
26.5 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
32.88 in
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Stays with Detroit as ERFA
The Lions re-signed Jones to a one-year, $940,000 contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Activated from COVID-19 list
The Dolphins have activated Jones from their reserve/COVID-19 list.
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Back on COVID list
The Dolphins placed Jones (illness) back on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
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Cleared to play
Jones (illness) has been cleared for football activities, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
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On reserve/COVID-19 list
The Dolphins placed Jones (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
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