Boston.com · Oct 31, 2025
‘Special stuff’: Why Patriots CB Marcus Jones’s October was one to remember
Marcus Jones Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe Marcus Jones explains motivation, process that led to new contract with Patriots
New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) reacts after defeating the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass.
Zak Kuhr offered a succinct response when he was asked what he’s been seeing from Marcus Jones lately.
“A big smile on his face,” the Patriots’ interim defensive play-caller said.
There are plenty of reasons for the veteran cornerback to be grinning. Jones was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month on Thursday, just two days after inking a three-year contract extension with the Patriots.
