Jones recorded five total tackles (three solo) and two passes defensed, including a pick-six, in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.
Jones was able to notch at least five takedowns for the first since since Week 8, but he made his largest impact in the second quarter when he picked off Joe Flacco and returned it for a touchdown. It was his first defensive touchdown since his rookie campaign in 2022 and the interception was his third of the season, setting a new career high. Jones is now up to 50 total tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding 11 passes defensed, three of which are interceptions, over 12 contests this year.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Logs two tackles Week 11
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Jones posted two tackles during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday.
Jones was cleared to play after working through an elbow injury leading up to Thursday's game, though he tied a season low in both tackles and defensive snaps (38). The 2022 third-rounder is up to 45 tackles (31 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and nine pass defenses (two interceptions) through 11 regular-season games.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Dealing with elbow injury
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Jones (elbow) was a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice.
Jones logged four tackles (two solo) during the Patriots' 28-23 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday, but he appears to have come out of that game with an elbow injury. With the Patriots playing the Jets on Thursday, the third-year corner will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Week 11.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Nets three-year extension
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The Patriots signed Jones to a three-year contract extension Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Jones' deal contains $36 million in new money and ties him to New England through the 2028 season. A first-team All-Pro selection as a punt returner in 2022, Jones has continued to shine on special teams this season, most notably returning a punt 87 yards for a touchdown in a Week 4 win over the Panthers. However, it's on the defensive end where Jones has emerged as an indispensable piece in 2025 after having previously worked in more of a part-time role in the secondary. Through eight games, Jones has excelled as New England's top slot corner, amassing 36 tackles, nine pass breakups, two interceptions and a sack.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Big box score in SNF win
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Jones recorded seven tackles (five solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception, in the Patriots' win over the Bills on Sunday night.
Jones also handled one punt return but gained zero yards. On defense, Jones played 77 percent of the snaps, and his seven tackles and two pass breakups were new season-highs. His interception of Josh Allen was a red-zone pick in the third quarter. On the season, Jones has racked up 23 tackles (17 solo) and three pass breakups.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Done for season
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The Patriots placed Jones (hip) on injured reserve Friday.
The move ends Jones' 2024 season. He'd already been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers after missing Week 16. Jones finishes his third season with 58 tackles (48 solo), 10 pass breakups, including one interception, and two fumble recoveries across 14 contests.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Won't play against Bolts
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Jones (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Jones will be sidelined for a second straight game due to a hip injury he likely picked up against the Cardinals in Week 15. He has been unable to practice since the injury, so which puts him in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Patriots' regular-season finale against the Bills in Week 18. Alex Austin is slated to serve as New England's slot corner for a second straight game due to Jones' injury.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Season high in tackles Sunday
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Jones recorded nine total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams.
Jones played 84 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps Sunday and led the team in total tackles. The Houston product has now appeared in 11 games this season, recording 43 total tackles and five passes defended, including one interception. He's expected to continue starting alongside Jonathan Jones and Christian Gonzalez in the Patriots' secondary during the Week 12 matchup in Miami.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Cleared from injury report
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Jones (knee) was not on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.
Jones was limited to start the week, but his absence from the team's injury report for Thursday's game against the Jets suggests he should suit up for the divisional showdown. That's good news for a New England defense that is currently working through multiple injuries at all levels.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Back to full health
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Jones (shoulder) is ready to get back on the field during OTAs, Danny Jaillet of USA Today reports.
Jones suffered a torn labrum in Week 2 last season and then spent the rest of the 2023 campaign on injured reserve. His ability to return to the field, and be ready for the 2024 campaign is great news for New England, who dealt with multiple injuries in their secondary last year.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Shift to IR official
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The Patriots officially placed Jones (shoulder) on injured reserve Friday.
Jones will miss at least four contests due to a torn labrum sustained Week 2 versus the Dolphins, though the nature of his injury could result in a longer absence. Until the rookie third-round pick is able to return, Shaun Wade and Myles Bryant will stand to handle expanded roles on defense.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: No injury designation
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Jones doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against New England, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Jones didn't practice Wednesday due to a concussion that sidelined him for Week 17, but he returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant and logged a full session Friday, clearing him for Week 18. Across 14 appearances, the rookie third-round pick has totaled 33 tackles, seven pass defenses, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one defensive touchdown.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Makes three-way impact Week 16
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Jones recorded a 15-yard reception, 14 tackles (one for loss) and returned a 69-yard interception for a touchdown in Saturday's 22-18 loss to the Bengals.
The third-round rookie also accrued 76 yards as a return man to finish the day with a total of 87 snaps between special teams, offense and defense. He also became a member of an exclusive club with his third-quarter interception, as he joined Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as the only other player in NFL history to record touchdowns of 40-plus yards in all three phases. Despite Jones' penchant for big plays, head coach Bill Belichick said that the Patriots won't look to dramatically expand the 24-year-old's role on offense so that special teams and defense can remain his main areas of focus, according to Mark Daniels of The Springfield Republican.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Active for Thursday's game
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Jones (ankle) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Vikings.
The 2022 third-rounder was deemed questionable for the contest after being listed as limited on Patriots practice reports Monday through Wednesday, but Jones will be available Thursday to work in depth cornerback role, as well as handle kickoff and punt return duties for the team Week 12.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Onward to New England
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The Patriots selected Jones in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 85th overall.
New England lost J.C. Jackson this offseason, so Jones fits a need. The Houston product does not project well as a boundary corner, however. He is 5-foot-8 and 174 pounds with 28.88-inch arms, so he will likely be ticketed for the slot. Jones did not test at the combine or at Houston's pro day. The strength of his prospect profile is in his production, as he broke up 18 passes and picked off five more in his senior season.
