According to reports out of Miami from local media, Jones was informed that he would not be on the game day active list. Jones requested his release and was granted it. Jones said, via reports, that he wanted to have a chance to join another playoff team.
Jones played well this year but was not able to get into the starting lineup but twice. He posted 36 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He was a back-up behind Andre Branch. Mario Williams and Terence Fede will now be the primary back-ups.
Most Dolphins fans know that if they beat Pittsburgh on Sunday, Jones will be signed by the New England Patriots, who would be Miami’s next opponent.