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After tough loss to the Bills, Patriots cannot afford to “lose to them twice” next week against the Ravens

December 14, 2025

Courtesy of USATI FOXBOROUGH – There is an old adage in coaching when you lose to a rival. “Don’t let them beat you twice.” The Patriots cannot afford to lose to the Ravens next week after losing a heartbreaker to the Bills today. Putting this one behind them as quick as possible is key. The Patriots have to watch the film tomorrow, correct the mistakes this week and move on….

Marcus Jones secures long-term Patriots future with 3-year extension

October 28, 2025

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Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots have made a decisive move, locking up one of their most dynamic and versatile players, Marcus Jones, with a three-year contract extension. The deal is reportedly worth $36 million in new money, keeps the cornerback and All-Pro return specialist in Foxborough through the 2028 season, preempting his scheduled unrestricted free agency next offseason. The extension signifies the team’s commitment to a player…

Patriots Positional Preview: Cornerbacks

July 10, 2025

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The Patriots should have one of the best cornerback rooms in the NFL going into this season. Led by Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis, the Patriots have a good blend of veteran experience and young talent at the cornerback position. Length and an ability to play man coverage are prerequisites for a cornerback to play in the Patriots defense. They have an abundance of both with this group. Here is…

Patriots make a series moves ahead of Saturday’s game against the Chargers

December 27, 2024

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The Patriots announced this afternoon that cornerback Marcus Jones has been placed on injured reserve and offensive tackle Caedan Wallace has been activated to the 53-man roster. Center Ben Brown is out tomorrow with a concussion. The Patriots also elevated wide receiver Alex Erickson and linebacker Monty Rice to the 53 man roster. Jones season is over thanks to a hip injury. Jones had a good third season defensively and…

Who impressed me and who depressed me at Patriots Training Camp Day 11

August 8, 2023

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It was Day 11 of Patriots Training Camp and the weather was the story as it poured most of practice. The inclement weather did not really impact the team. They seemed to be handling it well for the most part. Some might question practicing in these conditions so early in the season but you need to practice in the elements. You can never have enough rain practices. Especially this time…

Marcus Jones & Brenden Schooler make PFWA All-Rookie Team

January 24, 2023

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Images courtesy of the New England Patriots While the 2022 season was ultimately one to forget for the Patriots’ special teams unit, two new guys did make quite an impact. Both Brenden Schooler and especially Marcus Jones were positive additions out of the rookie class and both of them were rewarded for good seasons by being voted to the Pro Football Writer’s Association All-Rookie Team, which was revealed on Tuesday….

Patriots: In another heartbreaker, Pats’ Christmas Miracle comeback falls short

December 24, 2022

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Image courtesy of AP FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots were five yards from giving their fans a Christmas or post-Festivus miracle no one would forget. Then, it went away as quickly as The Feats of Strength. New England eventually cut it to four with 18 straight points, but a Rhamondre Stevenson fumble inside the five in the final minute ended any hopes of a memorable holiday miracle as the Pats lost…

Patriots: Young Patriots Have Huge Impact In Win Over Cardinals

December 13, 2022

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The Patriots stayed in the playoff hunt with a 27-13 win in Arizona on Monday night. They are now 7-6 and have a chance to finish off their bumpy season with a playoff berth if they play well down the stretch. New England was without several key players for most of or all the game due to injury and the play of their recent draft picks helped pick up the…

Patriots: Despite ugly start, Pats figure it out & get important win over Arizona

December 13, 2022

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Image courtesy of Norm Hall/Getty Images Sport At this point, the Patriots will take victories however they can get them. The defense led the way and the offense showed some growth (at times) in a 27-13 win over an Arizona team that lost star QB Kyler Murray three plays into the game on Monday Night Football. At 7-6 and a week out in Arizona on the horizon before heading to…

Patriots: Marcus Jones A Lone Bright Spot in Loss to Bills

December 5, 2022

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Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images The Patriots did not have much to smile about after Thursday night’s loss to the Bills, but one bright spot is the play of do-it-all rookie Marcus Jones. Jones has steadily increased his playing time this season and as the snaps have increased his impact has followed. Against Buffalo, Jones played 45% of the defensive snaps, 42% of the special teams snaps and three snaps…

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