5 moves that will turn the Miami Dolphins into a Super Bowl contender
By Luke Allen
Number 4: Miami Dolphins should replace Byron Jones with James Bradberry.
The Dolphins announced on Tuesday that they are releasing cornerback Byron Jones in a move to save $13.6 million in cap space. The move should be official on March 15.
Sources: Dolphins have informed CB Byron Jones that he is being released on March 15 and will have the opportunity to enter free agency. Dolphins will designate him a post-June 1 cut, saving Miami $13.6 million against its salary cap.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2023
James Bradberry, coming off a few solid seasons, is primed to become a free agent this offseason and Miami needs to have him on their radar.
A proven, reliable coverage corner, Bradberry helped the Eagles win the NFC title last season. He nabbed three interceptions and was a part of one of the best defenses in the league.
If the Dolphins can find someone to play opposite Xavien Howard and provide some sticky coverage in the secondary, that will allow the guys up front — namely Bradley Chubb and Christian Wilkins — to get home and find some success in rushing the passer.
Getting to the quarterback and playing tight coverage are a perfect combination for creating turnovers, something the 2022 Dolphins struggled to do, finishing 28th in the league with only 14 created turnovers on the season.
If Bradberry wants too much money, the Jacksonville Jaguars just released CB Shaquill Griffin on Wednesday, who was a pro bowl cornerback in Seattle after being a third-round draft pick out of UCF in Orlando.
The #Jaguars officially released CB Shaquill Griffin, saving $13M in salary cap space.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 8, 2023