FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones , who was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the season, has agreed to a contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

The Patriots did not disclose terms of the deal, but a source told ESPN that Jones agreed to a three-year extension that runs through the 2028 season.

Jones, who turned 27 last Wednesday, was selected in the third round of the 2022 draft by the Patriots (No. 85) out of the University of Houston.

Jones' role in the slot, when paired with 2023 first-round pick Christian Gonzalez and big-bucks free-agent signing Carlton Davis III , has given the Patriots a formidable trio in the secondary.

The 5-foot-8, 188-pound Jones is in the midst of his best season. He has played 76% of the defens

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