The New England Patriots traded quarterback Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick. Jones officially thanked the Patriots and their fans in a heartfelt message on social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to start his NFL career with the team. He specifically thanked Patriots chairman Robert Kraft, former coach Bill Belichick, his teammates, and the fans.
Jones, a native of Jacksonville, spent the first three seasons of his NFL career with the Patriots, experiencing highs and lows. He had a strong rookie year in 2021, leading the Patriots to the playoffs and earning a Pro Bowl selection. However, his performance declined over the next two seasons, leading to him being benched multiple times.
The trade to Jacksonville allows Jones to return home and provides him with a chance to reset his career as a backup to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. In his career so far, Jones has completed 66.1% of his passes for 8,918 yards, 46 touchdowns, and 36 interceptions in 42 starts.
