The New England Patriots plan to decline the fifth-year option in quarterback Mac Jones’ rookie contract. The decision, which was first reported by MassLive, means that the former first-round draft pick will become an unrestricted free agent following the 2024 season.
New England indeed declining to exercise the option would not come as a surprise. Jones, after all, has failed to build on what was a promising 2021 rookie campaign.
After earning the starting position over incumbent Cam Newton during training camp, Jones led the Patriots to a 10-7 record in his first season at the helm.