"The Patriots kicked things off by agreeing to terms with pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones, who was one of the top available free agents this year. In fact, he checked in right at no. 53 overall on our big board. New England didn't just sign a versatile defender, they took him right out from beneath the Baltimore Ravens, which had to feel a little sweeter than your standard free agent signing."
"Jones just turned 29 in January, and while he's almost to that age-30 threshold, he's been as consistent a player as anyone of his caliber since coming into the NFL. Over seven years in the league, Jones has averaged around 5.0 sacks per season. But, sacks dont' tell the whole story. All of last season, Jones tallied a strong 51 quarterback pressures, per Pro Football Focus."
The New England Patriots secured pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones on a three-year, $39.5 million contract during the NFL's legal tampering period. Jones was ranked 53rd overall among available free agents. The Patriots acquired him from the Baltimore Ravens, who had traded for him from Tennessee the previous season. Jones recorded 4.5 sacks in nine games with Tennessee before posting 2.5 sacks with Baltimore. At 29 years old, Jones has averaged approximately 5.0 sacks per season over seven NFL seasons. Beyond sack totals, he generated 51 quarterback pressures last season, demonstrating his value as a versatile defensive contributor.
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