The New England Patriots will not play its first-round pick quarterback in Thursday’s preseason game against the Giants.
According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Mac Jones is not expected to play. He improved his body and got better communication with his teammates in the offseason. Bill Belichick likes what he sees in Jones, but he’s choosing to rest him. As a former College Football Playoff National Champion at Alabama, Jones set franchise rookie records for the Patriots in 2021 — helping it to the playoffs.
QB Mac Jones and most Patriots starters aren’t expected to play in tonight’s preseason opener, sources tell me and @DanGrazianoESPN.