The Miami Dolphins made significant moves on Saturday, signing free agent cornerbacks Jack Jones and Mike Hilton. The signings come after the team’s starting cornerbacks suffered injuries.
Injury Update:
Artie Burns was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury. Another player, BJ Adams, also suffered an injury during team drills. These setbacks have left the Dolphins with a need at cornerback.
Player Profiles:
Jack Jones, 27, started 16 games last season for the Las Vegas Raiders and has experience playing in the NFL. He played in 24 games after being claimed off waivers by the Raiders.
Mike Hilton, 31, spent four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He had a standout performance last season, intercepting one pass and making five pass deflections. The Dolphins signed him to a one-year deal worth $6 million guaranteed.
Coaching Quote:
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel acknowledged that while the team is confident in its current group of cornerbacks, it will always look to improve.
Roster Moves:
The Dolphins have also made other moves, including signing veteran cornerback Cornell Armstrong and waiving cornerback Ryan Cooper Jr. The signings demonstrate the team’s commitment to strengthening its secondary.
Analysis:
With Jones and Hilton joining the roster, the Dolphins will now compete for a starting spot alongside Cam Smith, Ethan Bonner, Storm Duck, and Kendall Sheffield.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45827401/dolphins-signing-ex-raiders-cb-jack-jones-source-says