Dolphins' Benito Jones: Absent for personal reasons
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Jones (ankle/personal) did not practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jones was a full participant in practice Wednesday while working through an ankle injury. Assuming that the personal reason for the defensive tackle's Thursday absence does not require his attention the remainder of the week, Jones should be set to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Jets. However, if Jones is ultimately sidelined, Kenneth Grant will likely see a larger share of defensive snaps.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Could play Sunday
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Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
The Ole Miss product practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week and played through his ankle injury in the Week 11 win over the Commanders, suggesting that he'll likely suit up Sunday. However, if Jones is unable to go for the Week 13 matchup, expect 2025 first-round pick Kenneth Grant to have an expanded role on Miami's defensive line.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Considered week-to-week
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Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday that Jones is considered week-to-week with an oblique injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
The Ole Miss product exited Sunday's loss to the Colts after sustaining an oblique injury, limiting him to just 23 total snaps (18 defensive and five on special teams). Jones was relatively unimpactful while on the field in Week 1, failing to record a stat prior to his exit. He likely needs to log at least one limited practice session throughout the week to have a chance of playing in Miami's Week 2 matchup against the Patriots.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Exits due to oblique injury
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Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts due to an oblique injury.
It's unclear when Jones suffered the injury, but he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's contest. Jordan Phillips and Kenneth Grant stand to see more rotational snaps at defensive tackle alongside Zach Sieler in Jones' absence.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Stays with Miami
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Jones re-signed with the Dolphins on Thursday.
The nose tackle played in all 17 regular-season games and started 15 for the Dolphins in 2024, making 24 tackles (nine solo). Jones, who originally signed with Miami as an undrafted free agent in 2020, also started 15 of 17 regular-season games for Detroit in 2023, recording 26 tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks. He should have a chance to compete for a starting job again in 2025.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Will play Sunday vs. Jets
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Jones (back) was a full participant in Friday's practice and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jets.
Jones suffered a back injury during the Dolphins' Week 13 loss to the Packers. He opened the week with limited practices, but he finished with a full practice Friday and is good to go for Sunday's AFC East showdown. Jones has logged nine tackles (three solo) over the seven regular-season games since the Dolphins' Week 7 bye.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Working through back injury
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Jones (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jones suffered a back injury during the Dolphins' 30-17 loss to the Packers this past Sunday. Jones will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity this week, but if he's unable to play against the Jets on Sunday, Da'Shawn Hand and Neil Farrell would be in line for an uptick in defensive snaps.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Questionable to return
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Jones (back) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Packers.
Jones suffered the injury chasing a play during the second quarter, and it's unclear if he'll be able to return. Jones has 12 tackles (three solo) in 11 games this season.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Moving to Miami
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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.
