"The three-year, $36 million pact the Patriots inked Jones to just after Week 7 of this season ranks 26th among NFL corners in terms of average annual value. He's given the team plenty of return on their investment so far throughout the 2025 campaign, finishing the year ninth at his position in interceptions (three), second in sacks (two), sixth in stops (27), 13th in quarterback rating allowed (116.8), 21st in solo tackles (58), and 26th in overall Pro Football Focus grade (69.3)."
"That's not even factoring in what he brought to the return game, where Jones tied for the league lead with two punt return touchdowns and averaged 17.3 yards per punt return. Now the all-time career leader in punt return average at 14.3 yards, Jones was named a Second Team All-Pro for his efforts this year, becoming the first player in Patriots history to earn multiple All-Pro nods as a punt returner."
Marcus Jones signed a three-year, $36 million extension late in October and has justified the investment with high-level play. He helped the Patriots' defense hold the Los Angeles Chargers to a field goal in a 16-3 Wild Card victory. Jones finished the 2025 campaign ninth among corners in interceptions (three), second in sacks (two), sixth in stops (27), 13th in quarterback rating allowed (116.8), 21st in solo tackles (58), and 26th in PFF grade (69.3). He recorded at least two sacks and three interceptions, tied for the league lead with two punt return touchdowns, averaged 17.3 yards per return, holds a 14.3-yard career punt-return average, and earned Second Team All-Pro as a punt returner.
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