Marcus Jones is in the middle of possibly his best season with the Patriots . On Tuesday, New England's front office showed him how much it appreciates his efforts.

The team announced that the 27-year-old cornerback has signed a contract extension. Terms of the deal were not released, but it will keep Jones from entering free agency this summer when his rookie deal was set to expire.

A third-round draft pick by New England in 2022, he has totaled 36 tackles, two interceptions, nine pass breakups and a sack through eight games while being on the field for 76% of the defensive snaps. The two picks have already tied his career high from his rookie season. The nine breakups are one shy of equaling his career best.

Jones' efforts as a punt returner earned him AFC Special Teams Player of th

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