Patriots 'Working On New Deal' with CB Jonathan Jones; Free Agency Looms

It appears ‘very possible’ that Jonathan Jones will hit the open market and become a free agent next week. But the Patriots are talking ...

Jonathan Jones wishes to remain with the New England Patriots and team feels the same way, witness the latest news as his free agency window approaches: The two sides are "working on a new deal'' to keep him in Foxboro.

This has been his seven-year NFL career home as Jones has gone from an undrafted unknown to a two-time Super Bowl winner to now, an intriguing free agent in the 2023 market.

That is, if the Patriots allow it to get that far.

Per MassLive: According to a source, the Patriots would ‘certainly’ like to sign Jones to a contract extension before free agency kicks off next Monday.''

But ...

"At this point, on Tuesday, it appears ‘very possible’ that Jones will hit the open market when the NFL’s legal tampering period begins next week.''

Having created an unexpected lasting prescience with the Patriots, Jones has made it clear he'd like to see that continue.

"I would hope so," Jones said on "The Next Pats Podcast" when asked if he believes management wants him back. "That's where I've spent my career. It's what I know. It's what I love. I mean, New England is home for me in that aspect. We'll see how free agency turns out and we'll take it from there."

Jones is looking forward to having control of where his next steps take him on this football path, even if a New England reunion is the desired and potentially planned outcome.

"The things that I've been a part of, the things I've had the opportunity to be a part of my career there, (have) been a blessing," Jones said. "I'm just going into free agency, taking everything in stride, you know, one day at a time, and then just enjoying the process, enjoying the journey. (It's) something new for me."

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