Breaking News: The Patriots captain announced Mac Jones’s departure from the team.

After enduring ongoing disappointment and dysfunction, it appears that Mac Jones’ tenure with the New England Patriots is drawing to a close.

According to former Patriots safety and captain Devin McCourty, a change of scenery could be just what the former first-round pick from Alabama needs.

McCourty expressed this sentiment during a recent interview on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Felger and Mazz Show, suggesting that Jones might benefit from a fresh start elsewhere.

McCourty indicated that Jones has faced challenges, including being booed by fans and experiencing friction within the team, as reported by Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.

Breer highlighted a reportedly toxic atmosphere in the Patriots’ quarterback room, with Jones’s eventual replacement, Bailey Zappe, opting to review film with receivers instead of fellow quarterbacks.

Despite a promising rookie season where Jones earned a Pro Bowl nod and led the Patriots to a playoff berth, subsequent seasons saw a decline in performance.

The departure of longtime offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and the lack of reinforcement for the offensive line and receiving corps compounded Jones’s struggles.

The failure of high-profile signings, such as JuJu Smith-Schuster, and the injury-plagued offensive line further hindered Jones’s progress.

Even the return of Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator failed to rejuvenate Jones or the Patriots offense, culminating in a disappointing season for the quarterback.

Despite the challenges, McCourty remains optimistic about Jones’s potential, suggesting that a fresh start could revitalize his career. However, it seems increasingly likely that Jones will don a different uniform for his next regular-season snap after three seasons in New England.