Patriots Defender Open To More Offensive Snaps (Again)

FOXBORO, Mass. — Marcus Jones marked the peak of the versatility Bill Belichick loved in his players with the New England Patriots. That’s a huge reason the legendary former head coach drafted Jones in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Houston product immediately stepped in that season and made an impact when he scored a touchdown in all three phases of the game. He returned an interception for a touchdown on Christmas Eve against the Cincinnati Bengals. He had the game-winning touchdown to beat the New York Jets at home on a last-second punt return. He also caught an RPO screen and took that one to the house against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football.

The Patriots…