American football is a sport comprising thrill at the cost of heavy hits and hazards. Given the game’s viciousness, there are higher chances of an athlete facing an injury. But few have spoken about it openly. Miami Dolphins‘ Byron Jones recently stirred things up after a couple of tweets hinting toward retirement and criticizing the NFL. It led to several fans and athletes speaking out over Jones’ comments.

Byron Jones missed out on the 2022-23 season after landing on the PUP list. He sustained an Achilles tendon injury that required surgery. Situations did not pan out for the CB, and he could not compete in any game. After the Tua Tagovailoa concussion situation, the scare is at an all-time high.

The Miami Dolphins CB responded to an 8-year-old tweet of him clinching a 12ft broad jump. He said things have changed since then, and he cannot jump or run. He also slammed the NFL for their medical policies. Byron Jones added, “It was an honor and privilege to play in the NFL but it came at a regrettable cost I did not foresee. In my opinion, no amount of professional success or financial gain is worth avoidable chronic pain and disabilities. Godspeed to the draft class of 2023.”

It was an honor and privilege to play in the NFL but it came at a regrettable cost I did not foresee. In my opinion, no amount of professional success or financial gain is worth avoidable chronic pain and disabilities. Godspeed to the draft class of 2023.

— Byron Jones (@TheByronJones) February 25, 2023

Several NFL fans and athletes shared their thoughts over CB Jones’ tweets.

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Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill sent out love for his teammate.

I had fun beating you in ping pong this year love brother https://t.co/mHGYTdqYpu

— Ty Hill (@cheetah) February 25, 2023

Dez Bryant thanked Jones for raising the issue and talking about it.

I like almost cried reading this… know this feeling and I got criticized and destroyed for speaking my truth…. Thank you Byron…. You always been a real 1… this make me wanna continue to go hard to get my point across… https://t.co/9OXqSMnG0v

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) February 25, 2023

2014 NFL draft pick William Smith said he would’ve left Dallas after he got hurt if he knew about it.

I shoulda grabbed my bag the second year I got hurt in Dallas smh .. groin was torn talkn bout two week settlement if I only knew now ..

— William Smith (@WSInvasion) February 26, 2023

Another user felt sorry for Jones.

damn man so sorry

— John Singleton (@jhustle34) February 25, 2023

Moreover,  this user is content to see athletes finally speaking up.

I’m glad players are starting to speak up.

— VVS (@vvs2die) February 25, 2023

Another user wishes the CB the best as they move forward.

Sorry to hear, I wish the best going forward

— John Richardson (@JohnIsaac55) February 25, 2023

This user had praise for his Combine performance and was also sorry to hear about the troubles.

Sure am sorry to hear that, you were a shooting star at that combine

— Joseph Grabowski (@jgrab8228) February 25, 2023

CB Jones’ tweets are eye-opening. But is he actually retiring?

The tweets by Byron Jones might indicate that the cornerback could step down. Several people might think that way since the athlete is dealing with issues. But new reports would suggest that it is not the case.

In wake of today's tweets… Byron Jones is not retiring and there's no pending lawsuit, per source. With his 14.4 M salary non guaranteed, the general expectation is he will be cut by Dolphins with post June 1 designation. But nothing has been settled on that front.

— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) February 25, 2023

As per Miami Herald’ Barry Jackson, Byron Jones would not retire, and there is no remaining lawsuit either. However, with the $14.4 Million non-guaranteed cash, he could be on the verge of getting cut. But they have not figured out how it would materialize.

It is yet to see how the situation pans out.

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