The Dolphins released Jones (Achilles) on Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was officially cut with a failed physical and will be designated as a post-June 1 transaction, thus saving the Dolphins $13.6 million in cap space. The 29-year-old originally joined Miami on a massive five-year, $82.5 million deal ahead of the 2020 season, though he missed the entirety of the 2022 campaign while recovering from left Achilles surgery. He'll finish his time in Miami with just 14 passes defended and two interceptions across 30 regular-season appearances. Jones will now have an opportunity to revive his career elsewhere heading into his age-30 season.

The Dolphins informed Jones (Achilles) on Tuesday that he'll be released March 15, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Schefter, the move will be designated as a post-June 1 cut and will save Miami $13.6 million. Jones missed the entire 2022 campaign due to left Achilles' surgery and said at the end of February via a Twitter post that he's still unable to run or jump, but he's not planning on retiring despite an uphill battle in his recovery. Jones will have a chance to test free agency this summer, but he'll have to prove he's healthy to get a sizable contract.

Jones (Achilles) said via his official Twitter account Saturday that he "can't run or jump" after having missed the entire 2022 season due to left Achilles' surgery.

EDGE Analysis

Jones is not retiring, as ESPN reports, but it appears he's still facing an uphill battle to return to the playing field. The 2018 Pro Bowler hasn't appeared in NFL action since undergoing Achilles' surgery last March to address a lingering injury, though it was initially reported the Dolphins expected him to be ready for training camp. This offseason, Miami can save $13.6 million in salary cap space by trading or releasing Jones after June 1.

Jones (Achilles) is not expected to return to practice this week, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that he's "hopeful and optimistic" that Jones will return and play at some point this season, though he will not be back at practice until at least next week. The cornerback has been inactive for the entirety of the campaign to this point as he continues to recover from offseason Achilles surgery. His next chance to suit up will come Dec. 4 against the 49ers, though that seems very unlikely considering he's yet to practice this year.

Jones (Achilles) won't be activated ahead of Week 9, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones will miss a ninth straight game to start the season while he rehabs from offseason Achilles surgery. It's unclear when he'll return to practice, but it's starting to appear like he may be in danger of missing the entire campaign.

Jones (ankle) won't be designated to return from injured reserve ahead of Week 5, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com.

EDGE Analysis

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that the cornerback's recovery from offseason ankle surgery is "not progressing as fast as we'd hoped." Jones will miss a fifth consecutive contest to start the season, and it's unclear when he'll return to practice. In his prolonged absence, expect Nik Needham and Kader Kohou to continue garnering increased roles in Miami's secondary.

Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Miami won't give an update regarding Jones' (ankle) availability for Sunday's game at the Jets until midweek, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones is eligible to return from the Dolphins' reserve/PUP list this week, but it sounds like there's a possibility that he'll need to sit out at least one more game to recover from the ankle surgery he underwent back in March. With Xavien Howard (groin) also questionable for Sunday, Nik Needham and Kader Kohou could be asked to take a major step up against Corey Davis, Garrett Wilson, and Elijah Moore in Week 5.

Jones (ankle) will be evaluated when the Dolphins return to Miami on Monday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that Jones is set for an evaluation when the Dolphins return to their facilities early next week. The cornerback has missed the first four games of the season while on the reserve/PUP list, but he's eligible to return as soon as Week 5 against the Jets. An update on his status will likely come Monday after his evaluation.

The Dolphins placed Jones (ankle) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Jones underwent surgery in March to address a lingering ankle issue and was hoping to return by Week 1, but with the move, he'll be sidelined for at least the first four weeks of the regular season. In his absence, expect Nik Needham, Noah Igbinoghene and Keion Crossen stand to garner increased roles in Miami's secondary.

Jones (ankle) is "trying to get back for Week 1," head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was placed on the active/PUP list last Friday, and underwent surgery in March to address a lingering ankle issue. It was reported then that he would be ready for training camp, but his recovery appears to be going slower than originally anticipated. Once healthy, Jones should play a prominent role in the Dolphins secondary as an every down corner.