Byron Jones Contract Numbers With The Dolphins Made Him The Highest Paid CB In The Entire League

Byron Jones got paid.

On Monday, the Miami Dolphins made a big signing in free agency when they inked former Dallas Cowboys CB Byron Jones to a reported record contract for his position.

Source: The #Dolphins are getting #Cowboys FA CB Byron Jones. A massive deal for the now highest-paid corner.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

This deal is large. Sounds like $17M a year or more. https://t.co/GcOHaD24By

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Only thing that was missing was the actual numbers on the deal. We know have those numbers and they are massive.

Adam Schefter reports that Jones is signing a five-year, $82.5 million contract that includes $57 million with the Dolphins.

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Byron Jones’ new contract with the Dolphins will be a five-year, $82.5 million deal, including $57 million guaranteed, per source. It includes $40 million in first two years.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

The Dolphins now have two of the top highest paid cornerbacks in the entire league.

The 27-year-old appeared in 15 games and recorded 46 tackles, no interceptions, a forced fumble and six passes defended during the 2019 season.