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Cornerback Marcus Jones Agrees to Extension with Patriots
- Patriots announced Tuesday afternoon that cornerback Marcus Jones has agreed to a three-year extension worth $36 million that keeps him through the 2028 season.
- Facing free agency, Jones was in the final year of his rookie contract and the only remaining player from New England's 2022 NFL Draft third-round selection.
- Playing 76% of snaps on defense, Jones has 36 tackles, two interceptions, nine pass breakups, and a franchise-record 167 punt return yards, including an 87-yard TD.
- The extension positions Jones as a fixture in Mike Vrabel's defense as New England aims to build on its 6-2 start, and his team captaincy highlights his leadership on this young roster.
- With Jones extended, focus turns to Christian Gonzalez and other impending extensions, securing a key weapon in the Mike Vrabel era as New England ranks fourth with 18.3 points allowed per game.
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Early-season output earns Marcus Jones a contract extension with the Patriots - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Marcus Jones is in the middle of possibly his best season with the Patriots. On Tuesday, New England’s front office showed him how much it appreciates his efforts. The team announced that the 27-year-old cornerback has signed a contract extension. Terms of the deal were not released, but it will keep Jones from entering free agency this summer when his rookie deal was set to expire. A third-round draft pick by New England in 2022, he has totaled…
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