The Miami Dolphins are believed to be one of the teams that will target Aaron Jones when he hits free agency next month.

According to a report, the interest is "mutual."

Jones is coming off a second straight 1,000-yard season with a career-best 1,104 yards for the Green Bay Packers in 2020.

The Miami Dolphins signed kicker Jason Sanders to a five-year extension that ties him to the franchise through the 2026 season.

The contract is worth $22 million and includes $10 million guaranteed, according to a source.

Sanders finished second in the NFL with 36 made field goals in 2020, missing only three attempts for a conversion rate of 92.3%. He was 8-of-9 on attempts from 50 yards or longer. He also converted all 36 of his PATs and was a first-team All-Pro selection.

Ryan Fitzpatrick has heard criticism of Tua Tagovailoa this offseason and trade rumors involving the Miami Dolphins trading for Deshaun Watson.

The veteran quarterback isn't worried about Tagovailoa at all and expects a huge leap for the youngster in Year 2.

"Everything is going to be a little more comfortable this year," Fitzpatrick said. "Playing in the league is going to be a little more familiar, your routine through the week and on road games. He's no longer trying to figure out where the grocery store is, where he's going to live or what car he's going to drive. All that stuff is figured out. He can solely focus on being an NFL QB.

"To have an offseason, to have repetitions, to have some sense of continuity with [co-offensive coordinators] George Godsey and Eric Studesville in his ear calling the plays and working with him. All that stuff points to him having a much better season this year and continuing to progress as a quarterback. That's the most important thing for him -- progression.

"They drafted him in the top five for a reason, with his skill set and what he can do. There are very few people on this planet who can do that. For them to be fully bought in and believe in him, he's going to do the same thing. He's going to buy into what they're coaching, and I think good results are going to come from it."

Tua Tagovailoa believes he can be the franchise quarterback for the Miami Dolphins but knows he must prove it in Year 2.

"In my mind and in my heart, I would hope so," Tagovailoa said during an interview with Sirius Mad Dog Radio when asked if he is Miami's franchise guy. "With the way things went last year, you always have to prove yourself to do better, and I want to do better."

Tagovailoa is coming off a rookie season where he went 6-3 with a 64.1% completion rate, 14 total touchdowns and five interceptions, but he was replaced twice by Ryan Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter.