The New England Patriots had a busy day Tuesday. Before making a pair of trades to send Keion White and Kyle Dugger to San Francisco and Pittsburgh, respectively, they also reached a contract extension with one of their team captains: cornerback Marcus Jones received a three-year, $36million extension through 2028.

Let’s assess what the move means for the team.

Smart business

Marcus Jones’ first three seasons after joining the Patriots as a third-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft were solid. He was a part-time starter on defense and the team’s punt returner, showing a knack or making big plays on defense, special teams and even offense on occasion.

While his offensive contributions have been nonexistent so far in 2025, Jones has managed to take his game to another level. Besides re

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