MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — The Miami Dolphins new regime continues to add pieces to its defensive line.
Defensive end Jason Jones has signed with the Dolphins, adding depth and flexibility to a front four that should be formidable next season.
The deal Monday was confirmed by the agent for Jones, Michael McCarthney.
Jones, 30, is expected to back up another Miami newcomer, Mario Williams, and Cameron Wake, who is coming off Achilles tendon surgery.
Miami also added veteran defensive end Andre Branch this offseason.
Jones, who can also play tackle, started 31 games the past two seasons for the Lions, accumulating 9.