Jones (elbow) was a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice.

EDGE Analysis

Jones logged four tackles (two solo) during the Patriots' 28-23 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday, but he appears to have come out of that game with an elbow injury. With the Patriots playing the Jets on Thursday, the third-year corner will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Week 11.

The Patriots signed Jones to a three-year contract extension Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Jones' deal contains $36 million in new money and ties him to New England through the 2028 season. A first-team All-Pro selection as a punt returner in 2022, Jones has continued to shine on special teams this season, most notably returning a punt 87 yards for a touchdown in a Week 4 win over the Panthers. However, it's on the defensive end where Jones has emerged as an indispensable piece in 2025 after having previously worked in more of a part-time role in his first three seasons in the league. Through eight games, Jones has excelled as New England's top slot corner, amassing 36 tackles, nine pass breakups, two interceptions and a sack.

Jones racked up five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three defensed passes Sunday in a 25-19 win over New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Jones picked up his first career sack when he brought down Spencer Rattler for a three-yard loss early in the fourth quarter. Jones was also very effective in coverage, breaking up three passes. Jones has five defensed passes over the past two weeks and six total across six games this season.

Jones recorded seven tackles (five solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception, in the Patriots' win over the Bills on Sunday night.

EDGE Analysis

Jones also handled one punt return but gained zero yards. On defense, Jones played 77 percent of the snaps, and his seven tackles and two pass breakups were new season-highs. His interception of Josh Allen was a red-zone pick in the third quarter. On the season, Jones has racked up 23 tackles (17 solo) and three pass breakups.

Jones finished with five tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 42-13 win over Carolina. He added 167 yards and a touchdown on three punt returns.

EDGE Analysis

Jones tied his season-high mark in tackles, but where he really shined was as a punt returner. The fourth-year cornerback returned a punt 87 yards for a score in the first quarter and also had a 61-yard return in the second period before capping his big day with a 19-yard return in the third. The TD was his second punt-return touchdown of his career.

Jones (hip) was spotted practicing Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones ended the Patriots' 2024 campaign on injured reserve due to a hip issue, but it now appears he's returned to full health after participating in voluntary OTAs on Wednesday. The fourth-year pro had the best season of his career in 2024, recording 58 total tackles and 10 passes defended, including one interception, over 14 games. He's expected to serve as the team's top slot corner and punt returner again in 2025.

The Patriots placed Jones (hip) on injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The move ends Jones' 2024 season. He'd already been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers after missing Week 16. Jones finishes his third season with 58 tackles (48 solo), 10 pass breakups, including one interception, and two fumble recoveries across 14 contests.

Jones (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones will be sidelined for a second straight game due to a hip injury he likely picked up against the Cardinals in Week 15. He has been unable to practice since the injury, so which puts him in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Patriots' regular-season finale against the Bills on Sunday, Jan. 5. Alex Austin is slated to serve as New England's slot corner for a second straight game due to Jones' injury.

Jones (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has appeared in all 14 games this season, logging 58 tackles (48 solo), one interception and two fumble recoveries on 64 percent of the defensive snaps. Alex Austin will be in line for more defensive snaps behind Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones in Buffalo.

Jones (hip) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones logged six tackles (five solo) across 30 defensive snaps during this past Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Cardinals. It appears the third-year corner may have picked up a hip injury in the process, which prevented him from participating in the Patriots' first official practice of the week. Jones will have two more opportunities to practice this week ahead of Sunday's AFC East showdown against the Bills.