Marcus Jones is officially part of the Patriots’ future plans.
The Patriots and Jones agreed to a three-year contract extension Tuesday, a source confirmed.
The slot cornerback/All-Pro punt returner was set to become a free agent after the season. He’s now locked up through the 2028 season.
Jones is having a Pro Bowl-caliber season as a slot cornerback this year and has also returned a punt for a touchdown.
He said Monday that he would like to see the NFL add a category for slot cornerbacks in the Pro Bowl.
“Yeah, I think it’s very important,” Jones said. “Our play style is just a little different from the outside. We fit on the run. We also cover the fast guys in the slot. We just try to take advantage of every opportunity … We just love playing the game of football.”
Through eight games, Jones has two interceptions, nine pass breakups, 36 tackles, six tackles for loss and one sack. He’s also returned 10 punts for 216 yards with a touchdown, leading the NFL with a 21.6 average yards per return.
Jones, a captain, was selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Houston. He was named an All-Pro during his rookie season when he returned 29 punts for 362 yards with a touchdown.
