New England is now actively looking for trade suitors for Mac Jones.
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New England wants to start over, and one of its means to do so is moving on from Jones. The former University of Alabama quarterback was taken at No. 15 overall by the Patriots in the 2021 NFL Draft. He had a great rookie season under Josh McDaniels, but New England did not have Jones set up to succeed after that. He struggled the last two years, including 2023.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network broke the news on Friday about the Patriots being open to trading Jones.
The #Patriots appear open to trading QB Mac Jones and teams have been calling them and doing work on the former starter, sources say. With a new coaching staff, a fresh start may make sense for all sides. pic.twitter.com/UQtUoKZT8m
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2024
Jones carried the Crimson Tide to an undefeated College Football Playoff National Championship season in 2020, setting the single-season school record for passing yards (4,500) and tossing 41 touchdown passes. He accomplished a lot in his final collegiate season; however, the New England was not the spot for him. Jones, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., looks forward to where he could end up to continue his career. Hopefully, he can bounce back from the turmoil he endured with the Patriots.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
