The Dolphins and Reshad Jones have had a rocky relationship in the past, but they seem to be on good terms now. The safety says he wants to stay put, even as other teammates are looking to get out of town.
“I love my home,” Jones said (via Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald). “I’ve been here 10 years. It’s home for me. I love the guys in this locker room, love South Florida, want to see the Dolphins win football games. And I’m willing to do whatever it takes for us to win.”
In November, Jones pulled himself out of a game after just ten plays. He also clashed with Matt Burke and head coach Adam Gase for having him split time at safety, but the veteran appears to be happier under the new regime, led by Brian Flores.
Jones may also want to stay for fiscal reasons. The Dolphins are slated to pay him a $15.5MM salary if he’s on the team next year, but they can save $7.5MM against the cap by releasing him in the offseason.
Jones, who is set to return from an ankle injury that sidelined him for the last two games, says he has yet to have a sit down conversation with team brass about his desire to stay in Miami.
“I think they pretty much know,” he said. “If I wanted out, I had a chance to make that known. I’m here for the long haul, here to help this team win games.”
Time to trade him.