Right after letting two defensive stars go, team owner Robert Kraft made it up to the fans with a three-year “touchdown” deal for one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks
Foxborough, Massachusetts – October 29, 2025
Just hours after bidding farewell to defensive pillars Kyle Dugger and Keion White, the New England Patriots sent fans into ecstasy with blockbuster news: owner Robert Kraft has officially signed a 3-year contract extension with Marcus Jones, one of the NFL’s premier cornerbacks and the youngest defensive captain in the Mike Vrabel era.

The deal is being hailed as the Patriots’ “mid-season touchdown,” locking in the 27-year-old star at the peak of his powers. Marcus Jones – the man who tormented Josh Allen with an end-zone interception and repeatedly shut down Keon Coleman in Buffalo – is now regarded as the most dangerous defensive weapon in New England’s arsenal.
Speaking at the contract announcement press conference, Robert Kraft could barely contain his pride:
“Marcus embodies the Patriots spirit – hard-working, resilient, and always putting the team above himself. What he’s accomplished in three years is extraordinary, and this contract is fully deserved. I believe Marcus will be the foundation of our defense for years to come.”
Jones, freshly named a captain for the first time, currently leads the league in lowest opponent completion percentage allowed (53.8%) and holds a PFF grade of 91.3 as a returner – the highest in the NFL. His all-around dominance made him a player the Patriots simply could not let walk, especially one so steeped in Foxborough DNA.
At the signing ceremony, Marcus Jones smiled with visible emotion:
“Being trusted by the Patriots is the greatest honor of my career. I love this place, the atmosphere at Gillette Stadium, and the teammates I fight alongside every week. I will continue to give everything to live up to that trust.”
The 3-year extension with Marcus Jones doesn’t just retain a superstar – it sends a powerful message: the Mike Vrabel–Robert Kraft era is reshaping the Patriots with heart, loyalty, and the defensive identity that made Foxborough legendary.











