Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Strikes new deal with New England
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Jones and the Patriots agreed Monday on a two-year contract, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
After the Patriots decided not to franchise tag Jones last week, the team moved to to keep Jones in town for at least a couple more campaigns. The 29-year-old played in 16 games last season, recording a career-high four interceptions, 11 pass deflections and three forced fumbles while also recording 69 tackles. Jones has quickly blossomed into being one of the league's best at his position, prompting the Patriots to secure him moving forward.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Career year in 2022
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Jones recorded 69 tackles (56 solo), four interceptions and scored a touchdown while playing in 16 games during the 2022 season.
Jones had the best season of his career, as he led the team in interceptions, pass deflections and forced fumbles, all of which were new career highs for him. An unrestricted free agent this offseason, the 2016 undrafted free agent has earned himself a pay day from either the Patriots or another team.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Good to go Sunday
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Jones (chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Jones logged a trio of capped practices earlier this week as a result of an apparent chest injury, but it's since been revealed that he'll suit up and command his usual every-down cornerback role in Week 18 versus Buffalo. The 29-year-old currently needs 11 more tackles to tie his previous career high in that department.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Could miss Week 18
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Jones (chest) is considered questionable to play Sunday against the Bills.
Jones popped up with a chest injury Wednesday that left him limited for each practice ahead of this crucial Week 18 matchup. The nature and severity of this issue are still unknown, so it will be worth monitoring his status on New England's final inactives list released 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 pm E.T. kickoff. With fellow starting cornerback Jalen Mills (groin) also questionable to play, the Patriots could once again have to rely on Marcus Jones and Myles Bryant to play significant roles against Buffalo's premier passing attack.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Eight stops in loss
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Jones recorded eight solo tackles in Saturday's 22-18 defeat versus Cincinnati.
Jones tied his season high for tackles while also logging a season-high 78 defensive snaps against the Bengals. The 24-year-old also played every defensive snap of the fourth game in a row in New England's depleted secondary. Should starter Jalen Mills (groin) remain sidelined Week 17 versus Miami, then Jones should continue to serve as one of the Patriots' top cornerbacks.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Notches eight stops
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Jones recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Thursday's 24-10 loss to the Bills.
Jones' eight tackles in Week 13 accounts for his new season high in that department, and the same can be said about his 72 defensive snaps played in the contest. The 29-year-old is piecing together his most productive NFL campaign though his first seven years in the league, and he should continue operating as New England's No. 1 cornerback next Monday night in Arizona.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Season-high seven tackles in loss
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Jones tallied seven tackles (six solo), an interception and three pass defenses during the Patriots' 33-26 loss to Minnesota on Thursday.
Jones was held under five tackles in eight of his first nine appearances of the season, but he racked up a season-high seven tackles while recording his third interception of the year Thursday. He now has 33 tackles (27 solo), three interceptions, two forced fumbles, a touchdown and eight pass defenses over his first 10 outings in 2022.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Returning to action
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Jones (ankle) is active Monday against the Bears.
Jones missed the team's Week 6 game with the Browns after suffering an ankle injury Week 5 against the Lions. He should start at corner opposite Jalen Mills.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Questionable to return Sunday
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Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions due to an ankle injury.
Jones recorded four tackles and an interception before leaving the game in the second half due to an ankle injury. In his absence, Jack Jones and Marcus Jones are candidates for increased snaps moving forward.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Removed from PUP list
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Jones (shoulder) is practicing Monday, indicating that he has been removed from the active/PUP list, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.
Jones appears to be fully recovered from October shoulder surgery. He missed less than two weeks of training camp before gaining clearance to practice.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Won't be available to practice
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Jones (shoulder) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Patriots on Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Jones was a full participant during the first day of New England's voluntary OTAs in May, but he appears to still be working his way back from shoulder surgery undergone in October. The defensive back can be activated off this list at any time before the start of the regular season, but he will be unable to practice in training camp until then. Jones played 212 defensive snaps before suffering his shoulder injury last season and he should fill a prominent role at cornerback for New England in 2022.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Back on the field
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Jones (shoulder) was on the field during the Patriots' voluntary offseason workouts this week, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Jones underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in October but has been progressing well. A more formal update on his health should be available during OTAs, which begin in late May. Prior to going down, Jones posted 20 tackles and one interceptions across six games and was a key member of the Patriots' secondary.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Bouncing back from shoulder injury
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Jones, who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery last October, is progressing well, per Michael Giardi of NFL Network.
The report notes that the expectation is Jones will be able to work fully this offseason. Prior to his injury, Jones recorded 20 tackles and a pick in six games. The 28-year-old is under contract with New England through the 2022 season, and now that he's moving past his shoulder woes Jones is on track to reprise his duties as the team's primary slot cornerback.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Set for season-ending surgery
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Jones (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jones was placed on injured reserve after he recently sustained a shoulder injury, and the issue will force him to miss the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old recorded 20 tackles (15 solo), an interception and three pass defenses in 2021.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Off injured list
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Jones (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.
Jones injured himself in a joint practice with the Giants, but he is now off the injury list and is expected to play in New England's season opener against the Dolphins. The Patriots don't have much depth at cornerback this season, so Jones' health could end up being crucial for the teams' secondary.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Suffers minor injury Thursday
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Jones (undisclosed) suffered a minor injury during Thursday's joint practice with the Giants, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Jones finished the 2020 campaign with 74 tackles and two interceptions in 16 games, and he is expected to be a key cog in the team's secondary this season. The 27-year-old's health is important for the Patriots as they already have a thin cornerback group, and they recently tried to remedy that issue by trading for fifth-round pick Shaun Wade.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Game-time call Thursday
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Jones (neck) was listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams, Andrew Callahan of Boston Herald reports.
Jones was forced out of last week's win over the Chargers with the neck issue, and he logged limited practice time throughout the week. It appears Jones is trending as a true game-time decision for the game, so his status might not be known until an hour and a half prior to kickoff. If he's forced to sit, Jason McCourty and Myles Bryant would be in line for more snaps at cornerback for the contest.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Limited Monday
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Jones (neck) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Jones suffered this injury during this past Sunday's 45-0 win over the Chargers. He was one of 14 players to be listed as LP on the practice estimate. His status should become more clear as the week progresses, and he'll aim to recover quickly with a Thursday night game against the Rams on the horizon.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Ready to play Saturday
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Jones (groin) is officially active for Saturday's game against the Titans
The 26-year-old was considered questionable after working as a limited practice participant this week, but he's good to play in Saturday's playoff matchup. Jones could see increased snaps with Jason McCourty (groin) sidelined versus Tennessee.
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Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Officially questionable
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Jones (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff tilt against the Titans.
Jones logged a trio of limited practices this week, a good sign for his chances of suiting up against the Titans on Saturday. With Jason McCourty (groin) also listed as questionable, Jones could tentatively have the opportunity for increased snaps come game time.
