Byron Jones May or May Not Be Retiring

[Chuck 54]

Other reports indicate that’s not a retirement, that he’s expected to be ready to go in camp.

 

[Flamma]

Yeah it's going to upset some people, but I get it.

Everyone is different and dealt different circumstance and values different things.

Byron values his health over money, which honestly is not that crazy. I fall into that category nowadays.

That said, somewhere in a Parallel universe Byron Jones, Economics Professor might be regretting not declaring for the NFL Draft.

He values his health over money going forward. A rookie contract +68M allows him to do that. Good for him.

In 2019 I took a 33% pay cut to get out of a stressful job. I did it because I could.

 

[RonWashington]

Always liked Byron Jones . A high DB choice the Cowboys got right .

 

[Cowfan75]

“What I did for work was physically difficult, therefore anyone else who works hard shouldn’t complain about it”

- a sentiment I see way too much on social media

I’d bet Jones has had more concussions than you on the job.

They can complain about it, but they better be prepared to not get much sympathy when the average person struggles to pay the bills. Tell you what, put down your violin and you can crack me over the head for a cool mil. Just 1 mil.

 

[WillieBeamen]

With 300 pound offensive lineman pulling AND you cannot take them on low, even less physical CB’s take a pounding.

Weird comment coming from someone who didn’t play CB in the NFL for 8 years.

You are prolly larry holmes status sitting behind a computer screen wiping potato chips off your greasy fingers while responding to me.

I mustve struck a nerve

 

[Calvin2Tony2Emmitt2Julius]

I look at Earl Campbell. The man can barely walk. He looks like a broken Down version of himself. He didn't blame the game, coaches or anybody for his body breaking down.

He used his body to get out of Tyler Texas, out of poverty. I don't fault Byron but I find it a little hypercritical, to complain about the game NOW. That is why I can't stand when people make disparaging

remarks about what these players make, salary cap and all that other BS. It's gladiator sport. Get what you can while you can.


Tom Brady retired as well, His body is just fine. Most people who retire are. but in todays society, we focus on the sniveling attention w@#$@s

 

[Zekeats]

Craziest thing I ever seen was him put his knee back into place on live TV

 

[Adreme]

just not on the field, 4 career int's, sheesh!

INTs are kind of a bad stat to measure CBs with which is why no serious team uses them as a true metric. If you are an elite corner you will not have a lot of INTs because you will not see the ball thrown your way because you are blanketing the guy you are covering.

 

[Nova]

He values his health over money going forward. A rookie contract +68M allows him to do that. Good for him.

In 2019 I took a 33% pay cut to get out of a stressful job. I did it because I could.

Yup.

Priorities change with experience. But like you insinuate, money is only a choosable priority if you can afford to pass on some of it. Some people have no choice.

I think the key word in Byron’s statement was “avoidable”.

I gotta imagine Byron‘a hypothetical alternative to an NFL career was a comfortable, upper middle class life; a pretty realistic target for him.

 

[Pass2Run]

Weird coming from a non-physical corner

I call bs... sounds like Byron is whining.

Or negotiating.

 

[beware_d-ware]

Byron's a smart dude, he's not blindsided that "whoa! playing pro football leads to long term injuries!" It sounds like he has more specific grievances with the Dolphins medical staff. And after seeing what those guys did with Tua... yeah.

 

[rambo2]

Why the sideswipe response? I didn't see any semblance of his asking for anything. He simply said good bye and gave the reasons why. Thankfully being a world class athlete earned him enough money that he's not going have to go work some crappy job the rest of his life. Since he always struck me as a very intelligent young man I am fairly confident that most of the money he earned in his career is still in his bank account. Dude will be fine. May he live long and prosper.

A lot of nfl guys die young.

 

[Typhus]

He seems like he’ll do something greater than football..

Some said he could have a been a senator.

 

[tunahelper]

Then get a job and work 40+ hours per week for 40 years making $25 an hour like millions and millions of Americans. I don’t know what to tell ya Byron. You chose your path.

Those greedy billionaire owners forcing Byron to take pain pills so he could scratch by on his multimillion dollar contract.

Nobody told Byron that football caused injuries and availability would directly effect his ability to garner more millions in pay. He would have never signed those contracts if he known all the details.

 

[Kingofholland]

Football is a tough sport, but I don't feel bad for Byron Jones. He lived out many young men's dreams and made more money than most will make in their lifetime.

I don't know to what degree he's injured, but I hole he finds relief over time. Certainly sounds like he's done.

 

[Havic]

Byron's a smart dude, he's not blindsided that "whoa! playing pro football leads to long term injuries!" It sounds like he has more specific grievances with the Dolphins medical staff. And after seeing what those guys did with Tua... yeah.

Let's also not forget the past where teams back in the 70's - 80's had punch bowls full of pain pills and guys would grab a handful to start the 2nd half.

 

[SlammedZero]

Crazy, but I get it. Good luck Byron!

On a side note, he should take Tua with him. Get out while he can before even more concussions take their toll on him.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Wise advice a bit too late......and how do you tell a 20 year old kid he is not indestructible? or even a 27 year old vet? No one feels it will happen to him. NFLPA should be listening and not bargaining away medical coverage/costs of ex players for the current contracts and money on existing players. Can't have it both ways.

 

[Pass2Run]

Byron's a smart dude, he's not blindsided that "whoa! playing pro football leads to long term injuries!" It sounds like he has more specific grievances with the Dolphins medical staff. And after seeing what those guys did with Tua... yeah.

That, and there's money to be made. He's just doing his best to make it.

 

[SFloridaCowboy]

Eight years ago, Byron Jones impressed NFL scouts and general mangers at the combine by setting a record for the long jump.

The Dallas Cowboys selected Jones in the first round of the 2015 draft. He spent time at corner and safety in the first few years of his professional career before he was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2018.

In March 2020, Jones signed a five-year, $82 million deal with the Dolphins. Soon after, he began to have setbacks due to injuries.

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Byron Jones of the Miami Dolphins during pregame warmups prior to playing the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium Aug. 20, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Getty Images)
Jones and Xavien Howard had formed one of the best cornerback tandems in the league. But Jones missed all of last season with an Achilles tendon injury.

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Jones took to Twitter Saturday to reveal that he can no longer "run or jump" because of the injuries he experienced over the course his career.

"Much has changed in 8 years. Today I can’t run or jump because of my injuries sustained playing this game," Jones said.

Byron Jones (24) of the Miami Dolphins reacts after breaking up a touchdown pass intended for Braxton Berrios (10) of the New York Jets in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Jones' tweet was in response to the NFL's official account that mentioned his 2015 combine performance. He also encouraged players to consult independent doctors whenever they are seeking treatment for injuries.

"DO NOT take the pills they give you. DO NOT take the injections they give you," Jones wrote. "If you absolutely must, consult an outside doctor to learn the long-term implications."


"It was an honor and privilege to play in the NFL but it came at a regrettable cost I did not foresee," Jones said. "In my opinion, no amount of professional success or financial gain is worth avoidable chronic pain and disabilities. Godspeed to the draft class of 2023."

Byron Jones of the Miami Dolphins raises an arm during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
In addition to last year's Achilles injury, Jones has dealt with a knee issue during his career. He underwent surgery in March to clean up a lingering injury he dealt with during the 2021 season.

His tweet also hinted he could be ready to step away from the game, but ESPN reported that Jones does not have any plans to retire.

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If the Dolphins decide to release Jones this offseason, the team would save between $3.6 million and $13.6 against the cap, depending on the timing of a potential release.

He has 57 pass deflections and four interceptions in his eight-year career.

Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
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