"Jones, who turned 27 last Wednesday, was selected in the third round of the 2022 draft by the Patriots (No. 85) out of the University of Houston. Jones' role in the slot, when paired with 2023 first-round pick Christian Gonzalez and big-bucks free agent signing Carlton Davis III, has given the Patriots a formidable trio in the secondary. The 5-foot-8, 188-pound Jones is in the midst of his best season. He has played 76% of the defensive snaps, totaling 36 tackles, 2 interceptions, 9 passes defended and 1 sack. He has also returned 10 punts for 216 yards and a touchdown -- an 87-yarder in Week 4 which earned him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors."
""Yeah, I think it's very important," he said. "Our play style is just a little different from the outside. We fit on the run. We also cover fast guys in the slot. We just try to take advantage of every opportunity. ... We just love playing the game of football.""
Marcus Jones agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract extension that runs through the 2028 season. Jones, 27, was a third-round pick (No. 85) in the 2022 draft from the University of Houston. He operates primarily in the slot alongside Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III, forming a strong Patriots secondary. Jones is having his best season, playing 76% of defensive snaps with 36 tackles, two interceptions, nine passes defended and a sack. He has 10 punt returns for 216 yards and an 87-yard touchdown, earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors and a 2022 first-team All-Pro nod.
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