The inevitable has finally happened, as the New England Patriots have orchestrated a trade to send quarterback Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones, a former first-round pick and one-time Pro Bowl selection, spent the entirety of his professional career with the New England Patriots.
Trade: Patriots are finalizing a deal to send QB Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars, sources tell ESPN. The trade cannot be processed until the new league year begins Wednesday and he passes a physical. The two sides were discussing a 6th-round pick, per sources.
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Patriots Trade Mac Jones to Jacksonville Jaguars
Mac Jones ended his Patriots career on the lowest of notes. After a disappointing 2022 with Matt Patricia running the offense, New England hoped that Bill O’Brien could help resurrect the quarterback’s career. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, as Jones had his worst season to date. Starting in 11 games, the quarterback completed 64.9% of his passes for 2,120 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions before getting benched for the remainder of the season. While the subpar offensive line and receivers certainly didn’t help matters, it’s clear that Jones wore out his welcome with his former team.
Jones originally entered the league as a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Selected by the New England Patriots, the Alabama product was supposed to begin his career on the bench learning behind Cam Newton. However, after an impressive preseason, the rookie won the Week 1 starting job. Starting in all 17 games, Jones led the Patriots to a 10-7 record while completing 67.6% of his passes for 3,801 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. While New England’s season ended with a blowout playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills, the future appeared bright for the rookie Pro Bowler.
However, the wheels quickly fell off the wagon. With Josh McDaniels becoming the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, the Patriots hired Matt Patricia to be the de facto offensive coordinator. This didn’t go well, as Jones regressed horribly. Starting in 14 games, the quarterback completed 65.2% of his passes for 2,997 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
In his three seasons before the trade, Mac Jones has completed 66.1% of his passes for 8,918 yards, 46 touchdowns, and 36 interceptions.
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