The Patriots don’t plan on picking up Mac Jones’ fifth-year option by the May deadline, which shouldn’t come as a surprise.
The hope would be to trade the quarterback, if they can get a good enough deal for the 2021 first round pick.
At this point, it’s hard to know what they’d consider an acceptable return for Jones, who is heading into his fourth season. Speaking with one NFL executive, the Patriots are looking at landing a mid-round pick if they’re lucky.
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