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in 15 hoursPats agree to extension with top slot CB Jones
Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones signed a three-year, $36 million extension through 2028, remaining a key slot defender and return specialist.
After what was such a hyped offseason, the Patriots were disappointing in their opening game against the Raiders, losing 20-13. While the offense was a central issue, another position looked weak for New England. With Christian Gonzalez out due to injury, Carlton Davis and company couldn't keep pace with the Raiders' pass catchers and allowed Geno Smith to throw for 362 yards, the fifth-highest total in his career.