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Dolphins sign LB Andre Jones Jr. from Bills practice squad for special teams help

Miami adds depth defender with prior relationship to special teams coordinator Chris Tabor after 0-2 start.

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What to know

  • The Dolphins signed linebacker Andre Jones Jr. from Buffalo's practice squad as they search for solutions after an 0-2 start dominated by special teams failures.
  • Jones reunites with Dolphins special teams coordinator Chris Tabor, who coached him in Buffalo last season, where he logged 44 special teams snaps.
  • The signing addresses Miami's depth needs at edge defender and provides familiarity between player and coordinator, though Jones is not expected to be a major defensive contributor.

“The Dolphins need reliable depth, better special teams play, and players who can fill multiple roles. Jones checks those boxes, and Tabor's familiarity with him should give Miami a good understanding of what he can provide.”

Sports Illustrated, Sports reporter · Sports Illustrated ↗

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Dolphins sign LB Andre Jones Jr. from Bills practice squad for special teams help
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    Jones signed to active roster after playing 44 special teams snaps for Buffalo

    Details emerged that Jones must be placed on Miami's 53-man active roster rather than the practice squad since he was signed from Buffalo's practice squad. Last season with the Bills, he logged 44 special teams snaps versus 38 defensive snaps, contributing to kick coverage, kick return, punt return, and field goal/extra-point block units.

    “With Miami struggling on both defense and special teams in its 0-2 start, that familiarity could help Jones acclimate quickly.”
    — Sports Illustrated, Sports reporter · source
    1. 2 outlets Miami Dolphins sign defender from Buffalo Bills practice squad

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also Sports Illustrated

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    Dolphins sign Andre Jones Jr. from Bills practice squad

    Miami poached linebacker Andre Jones Jr. off Buffalo's practice squad to address special teams depth. Jones, a 27-year-old edge rusher/linebacker, played under current Dolphins special teams coordinator Chris Tabor in Buffalo during the 2025 season.

    “The Miami Dolphins poached a linebacker from the Bills practice squad, Andre Jones Jr., as they may have some further shuffling to special teams units coming.”
    — David Furones, Orlando Sentinel reporter · source
    1. 2 outlets Dolphins signing linebacker from Bills who may help struggling special teams

      first by Orlando Sentinel, 2d ago · also Yahoo Sports

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    2. 1 outlet Dolphins sign Bills LB who had nine tackles, sack in preseason

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5h ago

  3. background

    Dolphins lose to 49ers on special teams miscues — Miami fell 27-13 to San Francisco with notable special teams failures, including punter Bradley Pinion dropping the ball on a punt attempt that led directly to a 49ers touchdown two plays later.