Jack Jones Scores Big: Miami Dolphins Crowned NFL MVP for a $1 Million Payday!
Jones’ salary doubles as player earns performance-based payout.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 21: Jack Jones #23 of the Miami Dolphins is introduced prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Miami Dolphins have been busy rebuilding the front office, coaching staff and roster ahead of the 2026 NFL season, however one former player has more than a million reasons to look back at the 2025 season one more time. On Monday, the National Football League announced the top-25 performance based payouts — money given to players who played a large amount of snaps for their respective teams while earning a low salary that year — and cornerback Jack Jones was on the list.
Jones — who was signed to a one-year $1. 1 million deal with the Dolphins in 2025 — will earn an additional $1. 1 million for playing 980 defensive snaps in Miami.
That number accounted for 92% of the team’s defensive snaps last season. He finished the year with 17 starts which resulted in 77 combined tackles and one interception. He allowed opposing passers to complete 68.
3% of passes his way for an average passer rating of 119. 3 while giving up 6 touchdowns according to Pro Football Reference . As the league enters the second week of free agency ahead of the 2026 season, Jones remains unsigned while Miami has added numerous bodies to their defensive back room.