The Commanders signed Jones to a one-year contract Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Jones has only played for the Patriots since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2016, and he played a pivotal role on New England's defense during its two Super Bowl victories. The 31-year-old corner out of Auburn gives the Commanders a veteran one-two punch at outside corner opposite Marshon Lattimore. Jones played in all 17 regular-season games for the Patriots in 2024 and finished with 58 tackles (41 solo), six pass defenses and two forced fumbles.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Expected to hit free agency
Rotowire
Jones is expected to hit free agency Monday, despite mutual interest in a return to New England, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Jones has spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career in New England, but he could be heading elsewhere in 2025. The cornerback compiled 58 total tackles (41 solo), six passes defensed and two forced fumbles over 17 regular-season games last season.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Fails to haul in INT in 2024
Rotowire
Jones played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 58 tackles (41 solo), six pass defenses and two forced fumbles.
Jones tied with Marcus Jones (hip) for third-most tackles on the Patriots' secondary behind Kyle Dugger (81) and Christian Gonzalez (59). Jones has spent his entire nine-year NFL career with the Patriots since signing as an undrafted free agent in May of 2016. He enters the offseason as a free agent, and whether he stays in New England will depend on the vision of incoming head coach Mike Vrabel.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Logs seven tackles vs. Jets
Rotowire
Jones tallied seven tackles (five solo), one pass defended and one forced fumble in Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Jets.
Jones trailed Raekwon McMillan (10) and Jahlani Tavai (nine) in the tackling category for the Patriots on Thursday. Jones has accrued 18 combined tackles through the first three games of the regular season, 15 of which have come in the last two weeks.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Leading tackler in loss
Rotowire
Jones logged eight tackles (six solo) in the Patriots' 23-20 overtime loss Sunday versus the Seahawks.
Jones' eight tackles were tied for most on the team with Kyle Dugger. Jones will look to build on this strong performance and add to his totals when New England takes on the Jets on Thursday night.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Practices Thursday
Rotowire
Jones (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
The starting cornerback missed practice Wednesday after suffering a knee injury during the Patriots' Week 6 loss to the Raiders. Jones will likely need to practice again Friday to have a strong chance of playing in Week 7 against the Bills.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Questionable to return
Rotowire
Jones (knee) is questionable to return to New England's game against the Raiders on Sunday.
Jones exited the game with a knee injury and has been replaced by Shaun Wade. If Jones is unable to return to the field, the Patriots will rely on Myles Bryant and Wade to try and slow down Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers for the remainder of the game.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Questionable for Week 6
Rotowire
Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Raiders.
Jones was able to play through his ankle injury in Week 5 versus New Orleans, so it would be somewhat surprising to see him sit out in Week 6. If he plays, he'll be one of New England's top two corners Sunday.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Questionable for Sunday vs. Saints
Rotowire
Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus New Orleans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Coach Bill Belichick said Friday that "he's got a chance" to suit up in Week 5, a signal Jones is close to returning from his three-week absence due to a lingering ankle injury. If he's still not healthy enough to come back, New England will be desperately thin at corner Sunday.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Draws questionable tag
Rotowire
Jones (ankle) is considered questionable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cowboys.
Jones was a limited participant at Friday's practice, and it appears he will be a true game-time decision Sunday. He is looking to return from a two-game absence. Jalen Mills and Myles Bryant would likely again be in line for increased workloads should he ultimately be unavailabe.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Out for Week 3
Rotowire
Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Jones was sidelined for Week 2 against the Dolphins after popping up on the Patriots' injury report Sept. 14. Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez is set to take on primary coverage on wide receiver Garrett Wilson, with Jalen Mills and Shaun Wade expected to see increased workloads with Jones out.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Gets questionable tag for Sunday
Rotowire
Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Miami.
After missing practice Friday, Jones appears to be on the doubtful end of the questionable designation for Week 2. His absence would represent a major blow considering he's probably New England's corner best suited to cover either of Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle. If Jones does in fact sit out, 2022 third-rounder Marcus Jones would be a good candidate to start Sunday.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Returns to practice
Rotowire
Jones, who has been out since Aug. 4 with an undisclosed injury, returned to practice Sunday as a limited participant, Zach Cox of NESN.com reports.
Speaking with reporters after practice, Jones didn't provide any details about his injury but reiterated that he hopes to be ready for the Patriots' season opener against the Eagles on Sept. 10. Jones signed a two-year, $19 million extension in March and is set to start opposite 2023 first-round pick Christian Gonzales.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Eight stops in loss
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Season-high seven tackles in loss
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Questionable to return Sunday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Removed from PUP list
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Back on the field
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Bouncing back from shoulder injury
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Set for season-ending surgery
Rotowire
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.
