Dolphins' Byron Jones says he 'can't run or jump' due to injuries, issues stern warning to future players

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Eight years ago, Byron Jones impressed NFL scouts and general mangers at the combine by setting a record for the long jump. 

The Dallas Cowboys selected Jones in the first round of the 2015 draft. He spent time at corner and safety in the first few years of his professional career before he was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2018.

In March 2020, Jones signed a five-year, $82 million deal with the Dolphins. Soon after, he began to have setbacks due to injuries.

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Byron Jones of the Miami Dolphins during pregame warmups prior to playing the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium Aug. 20, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Getty Images)

Jones and Xavien Howard had formed one of the best cornerback tandems in the league. But Jones missed all of last season with an Achilles tendon injury.

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Jones took to Twitter Saturday to reveal that he can no longer "run or jump" because of the injuries he experienced over the course his career.

"Much has changed in 8 years. Today I can’t run or jump because of my injuries sustained playing this game," Jones said.

Byron Jones (24) of the Miami Dolphins reacts after breaking up a touchdown pass intended for Braxton Berrios (10) of the New York Jets in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Jones' tweet was in response to the NFL's official account that mentioned his 2015 combine performance. He also encouraged players to consult independent doctors whenever they are seeking treatment for injuries.

"DO NOT take the