The Miami Dolphins began their voluntary veteran's mini-camp on Tuesday, and four of the Dolphins defensive players were absent. Linebacker Koa Misi was reported ill, defensive end Mario Williams had a personal matter to handle, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was off doing his own thing...and safety Reshad Jones wants a new contract.
Jones, who was invited to his first Pro Bowl last season as an alternate, may be planning to sit out the Dolphins' offseason programs until an extension is reached and he's looking for a contract that will pay him $10-11 million a year, similar to the deals that safeties Eric Berry and Earl Thomas received, according to the Miami Herald's Adam Beasley.