Aug 14, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Dolphins offensive guard Robert Jones (65) blocks against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
It was a good day to be Robert Jones. The Miami Dolphins kept Jones on the 53 man roster along with eight other offensive linemen.
Miami signed Jones to an undrafted free agent contract following last April’s draft. Miami felt very strongly about him and offered him a fully guaranteed contract that amounted to about $135K. Now he will make the league minimum.
The rookie impressed enough through camp and in the preseason to earn his roster spot but now, he will need to continue to progress and not become one of the players that get churned off the bottom in the coming days and weeks.