DAVIE, Fla. — Two-time Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones reported Tuesday to the Miami Dolphins‘ mandatory mini-camp after skipping earlier voluntary off-season practices.
Jones, the team’s highest-paid player at $13 million this year, was on the field for the first of this week’s three workouts under first-year coach Brian Flores.
"It’s great to see him," Flores said. "He looks like he’s in really good shape."
Flores has said Jones’ recovery from off-season shoulder surgery was one of several factors in his decision to miss the earlier practices.
There has been speculation the Dolphins want to trade the 31-year-old Jones as part of their rebuilding effort. They also have veteran safety T.J. McDonald, and 2018 first-round draft pick Minkah Fitzpatrick and veteran Bobby McCain can play safety or cornerback.
Flores has made no guarantees about playing time for Jones, a starter since 2011.
"He has a lot of experience and could play a lot of roles for us," Flores said.
Jones’ role was an issue last year under coach Adam Gase. Jones took himself out of a midseason game against the New York Jets and watched the second half from the sideline, unhappy with a plan to rotate safeties.
Flores said he hasn’t discussed that episode with Jones.
"My conversations with Reshad are about playbook, communication, fundamentals, technique," Flores said. "Last year is last year."
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