The New England Patriots have reached a contract extension with Marcus Jones, the cornerback and electrifying punt returner.

Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network first reported the extension on Tuesday afternoon. The NFL insiders reported that the deal includes three new years. Rapoport later reported that the extension includes $36 million in new money.

The Patriots confirmed the extension themselves on social media, though the team did not release terms of the deal.

Jones is in his fourth season with the Patriots and was set to hit free agency in the offseason.

He was drafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft as the Patriots selected him 85th overall out of Houston.

During his rookie season, Jones had two interceptions and 39 tackles. He was also named All-Pro punt

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