Patriots Sign Marcus Jones To $36M-$40M Extension

The New England Patriots signed cornerback and All‑Pro punt returner Marcus Jones to a three‑year, $36 million extension with incentives that can push the total toward $40 million. Jones said he negotiated the deal himself, working directly with executive VP of personnel Eliot Wolf and VP of football administration Matt Groh, and cited being drafted by the Patriots, his community ties and coach Mike Vrabel’s culture as reasons for staying. He has been a breakout performer this season as the team's primary slot corner and top returner, recording about 36 tackles, two interceptions, nine pass breakups, an 87‑yard punt‑return touchdown and leading the league with a 21.6 yards‑per‑return average. The extension secures a core defensive and special‑teams playmaker for New England, removes a major offseason question and drew enthusiastic social‑media reaction.