Dolphins claim former Patriots starter Chris Jones

[cash]

Barry Jackson ‏@flasportsbuzz 5m5 minutes ago
Dolphins claims former Patriots starter Chris Jones, a DT, off waivers from Pats, says @FieldYates. 23 starts over '13&14. PUP last season.


6 sacks in 2013
3 in 2014

only 25

 

[AL R]

The Dolphins have claimed former Patriots DT Chris Jones off of waivers

Field Yates ‏@FieldYates 10m10 minutes ago
The Dolphins have claimed former Patriots DT Chris Jones off of waivers, per source.


Adam Beasley ‏@AdamHBeasley 2m2 minutes ago
Chris Jones is on the last year of his rookie contract. Due $1.7 million this year. None of it is guaranteed. No risk for the Dolphins here.

Jones missed all of last season because of a calf injury.@apoupartFins

 

[AL R]

Dolphins add former Patriots starter

In an under-the-radar pickup, the Dolphins have claimed former Patriots starting defensive tackle Chris Jones off waivers, according to the NFL's waiver wire report.

Houston cut Yates in training camp in 2013 after drafting him in the sixth round out of Bowling Green that April. Tampa then picked him up and cut him after a short stint, but the Patriots then signed him and made him into a productive starter.

Jones, who is 6-1 and 295 pounds, had 11 starts, six sacks and 54 tackles in 2013.

Then he had 12 starts, three sacks and 25 tackles in 2014.

He spent last season on the physically unable to perform list with a calf injury, and the Patriots cut him on Friday.

The Dolphins were looking for more depth at defensive tackle behind Ndamukong Suh, Earl Mitchell and Jordan Phillips. Earlier this offseason, they conveyed interest in re-signing CJ Mosley, who was cut by the Dolphins after an injury last season, but nothing has materialized yet on that front.

Jones, 25, is due $1.7 million, non-guaranteed, in 2016.

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2016/04/dolphins-add-former-patriots-starter.html

 

[hoops]

doubt you make this move if you are targeting dt at 13

 

[Bumpus]

doubt you make this move if you are targeting dt at 13

Probably not, but the contract isn't guaranteed so it could be a smoke screen. :idk:

 

[Danny]

I hope they're not drafting a DT at 13

Ozzy rules

 

[cash]

I hope they're not drafting a DT at 13

Ozzy rules

I wouldn't be shocked if Lawson was the pick but I'm expecting a CB if Elliott is not there

 

[Rolltide03]

doubt you make this move if you are targeting dt at 13

Thought the same, makes me sad

 

[FearTheBeard]

Don't see why you'd target DT in round 1. Like our waiver wire moves, I'm sure we haven't seen the last of them either.

 

[hoops]

everything just keeps screaming corner to me at 13...boundary starter

the one position they haven't attempted to add to minus the Maxwell trade and a glaring need even...they can't depend on ekpre olomu so that addition changes nothing

 

[dagger151]

Lawson would be great for this team and eventually to replace Cam Wake next year. The guy is a disruptive play maker. I really think he would make more plays than Vernon did next to Suh.

 

[Dolphin Dave]

Why not? Pats been doing this to us for years. Bring him in, he is cheap and nothing guaranteed. Pick his brain as much as possible. Then make him prove he is worth a roster spot. So, I say again, why not.

 

[PhinsFanDan]

Good move.

 

[rickd13]

Lawson would be great for this team and eventually to replace Cam Wake next year. The guy is a disruptive play maker. I really think he would make more plays than Vernon did next to Suh.

I think Lawson is one of the most overrated first round prospect in this year's draft.

 

[DKphin]

When have the Pats let someone go that is still going to be effective?