Jack Jones chose Week 11 to take a jab at his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders, following a critical interception that helped the Miami Dolphins secure a victory over the Washington Commanders.
Jones” journey with the Raiders has been anything but straightforward. After being claimed off waivers from the New England Patriots in 2023, he made a significant impact during his seven-game stint, seemingly rejuvenating his career. However, by 2024, his performance notably declined, leading to a benching due to what former head coach Antonio Pierce described as a lack of effort or “business decisions.” With a new coaching staff in place for the 2025 season, Jones was released, paving the way for the Dolphins to sign him.
In a dramatic overtime win, Jones intercepted a pass that clinched a 16-13 victory for Miami against the struggling Commanders. After the game, he expressed his belief that the Raiders erred in letting him go, stating, “The Raiders should”ve kept me.. #GoPhins.” This remark was unexpected, as he had refrained from mentioning his former team throughout the season and seemed to have waited for a notable contribution to highlight his point.
Despite his interception, Jones” overall season performance has been average, with a completion rate allowed of 60% and a passer rating against of 107.5, reflected in a Pro Football Focus grade of 50.5 in coverage. His interception on Sunday marked his first of the season. In contrast, Eric Stokes, who took over his position, has emerged as one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL this season, boasting a PFF coverage grade of 71.2 and ranking 18th among 105 cornerbacks. Stokes has also recorded a completion rate allowed of 53.3% and a passer rating of 76.8, marking the second-best performance of his career.
As the Raiders continue to explore options at cornerback, it is apparent that retaining Jones may not have significantly altered their current trajectory. The team is still in the process of solidifying their defensive lineup.
In related NFL news, a Seahawks captain recently delivered a fiery message aimed at critics of quarterback Sam Darnold, while an update regarding Aaron Rodgers injury has raised concerns about his availability for the upcoming games. Additionally, Kevin Stefanski confirmed the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns after a disappointing debut from Shedeur Sanders.
