The Dolphins signed Jones on Thursday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
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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Lions' Benito Jones: Stays with Detroit as ERFA
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The Lions re-signed Jones to a one-year, $940,000 contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Jones appeared in all 17 games last season and registered 1.5 sacks and a pair of pass deflections while playing 27 percent of the Lions' snaps on defense. He'll be back to compete for a depth role along the defensive line.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Back on COVID list
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The Dolphins placed Jones (illness) back on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Jones previously spent two days on the reserve/COVID-19 list late July, and he'll now once again be required to gain full medical clearance before rejoining teammates. The undrafted rookie out of Mississippi could either have tested positive for the virus or been exposed to someone who did.
