After Bill Belichick’s departure as head coach, many questioned Patriots QB Mac Jones’ future in New England. Well, now we know he will be traded.
Jones was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday for a sixth-round pick.
New England Patriots No. 10 Mac Jones reacts on the sideline during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bears on October 24, 2022 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Jones was selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft to replace the then-departed Tom Brady and lead New England into the post-Brady era. However, after a very strong rookie season, Jones’ performance declined significantly and consistently over the next two seasons, with sideline conflicts with the coaching staff, rumors of behind-the-scenes drama in the QB room, and In the end, he was placed on the bench. .
New England Patriots No. 10 Mac Jones hits the field after the referee flips the ball over to end the game at Gillette Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. react. September 17, 2023. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
This move could be beneficial for Jones since he is from Jacksonville. But he will need some competition to make Jacksonville’s 53-man roster.
“Jones will compete with 30-year-old CJ Beathard for a spot on the team’s reserve,” the Associated Press reported. report. “Jones will count $4.96 million against the team’s salary cap in the final year of his rookie contract. Bearhard is scheduled to make $2.4 million in the final year of his contract.
“The Jaguars are unlikely to keep both on the 53-man roster by the start of the season.”
