Marcus Jones
CB NE (14)
Wed 12/28/22 5:30 PM

Jones (concussion) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones' addition to the injury report comes as a surprise, as there was no previous report of him having suffered a concussion. It's unclear as to when it happened, as the rookie was significantly involved once again in Saturday's loss to the Bengals. If Jones is going to suit up Sunday against the Dolphins, he'll have to clear the hurdles of concussion protocols first.

Marcus Jones
CB NE (14)
Mon 12/26/22 1:40 PM

Jones recorded a 15-yard reception, 14 tackles (one for loss) and returned a 69-yard interception for a touchdown in Saturday's 22-18 loss to the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
The third-round rookie also accrued 76 yards as a return man to finish the day with a total of 87 snaps between special teams, offense and defense. He also now is a member of an exclusive club with his third-quarter interception, as he joined Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as the only other player in NFL history to record touchdowns of 40-plus yards in all three phases in a single season. Despite Jones' penchant for big plays, head coach Bill Belichick said that the Patriots won't look to dramatically expand the 24-year-old's role on offense so that special teams and defense can remain his main areas of focus, according to Mark Daniels of The Springfield Republican.

Marcus Jones
CB NE (14)
Tue 12/13/22 11:45 PM

Jones logged eight tackles (seven solo) and two passes defended, including one interception, during Monday's 27-13 win versus the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Jones logged his best defensive outing of the season after starting cornerback Jack Jones was forced out with a knee injury in the first quarter. With fellow starter Jalen Mills (groin) also inactive, the rookie reserve cornerback wound up playing a season-high 89 percent of New England's defensive snaps behind Jonathan Jones (100). As a result, the rookie Jones logged more than two tackles for the first time in his professional career. He also tallied his fourth and fifth passes defended, including an interception on an errant pass from Cardinals backup quarterback Colt McCoy. With the availability of New England's starting cornerbacks still up in the air, it's possible Jones could be in line to start Week 15 versus Las Vegas.

Marcus Jones
CB NE (14)
Fri 12/2/22 1:35 PM

Jones, who logged three snaps on offense in Thursday's 24-10 loss to the Bills, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught both of his targets in the contest for 51 yards and a TD.
EDGE Analysis
The 2022 third-rounder, who has also been handling return duties for the Patriots, is officially listed by the team as a defensive back, but as Zack Cox notes, the University of Houston product did see work as a wide receiver in college in addition to playing cornerback and handling kick/punt returns. It remains to be seen if Jones continues to see snaps on offense in the coming weeks, but given how explosive he looked while taking a a screen pass 48 yards for a touchdown Thursday, it wouldn't surprise us to see New England's coach staff look to find ways to get the ball in the versatile rookie's hands more often down the stretch.

Marcus Jones
CB NE (14)
Thu 12/1/22 7:05 PM

Jones (ankle) has been ruled active for Thursday's game against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Jones was deemed questionable coming into Thursday night for the second week in a row while dealing with an ankle injury. Despite participating in a limited fashion during each practice Week 13, the 5-foot-8 rookie is set to play and serve as the Patriots' primary punt returner versus Buffalo. With starting cornerback Jalen Mills (groin) inactive, Jones could see increased playing time alongside Jack Jones and Myles Bryant as well.

Marcus Jones
CB NE (14)
Wed 11/30/22 3:55 PM

Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Jones was limited during each practice of Week 13 prep and is officially listed as questionable. The rookie cornerback was also questionable for the Patriots' Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Vikings and ended up playing, so barring a pregame setback, it's safe to assume Jones will suit up again Thursday.

Marcus Jones
CB NE (14)
Mon 11/28/22 4:42 PM

Jones (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Jones was questionable for the team's Thanksgiving day game against the Vikings with the same injury, but he did ultimately play. He'll work to do the same thing this week, as the Patriots host the Bills on Thursday.

Marcus Jones
CB NE (14)
Thu 11/24/22 7:05 PM

Jones (ankle) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
The 2022 third-rounder was deemed questionable for the contest after being listed as limited on Patriots practice reports Monday through Wednesday, but Jones will be available Thursday to work in depth cornerback role, as well as handle kickoff and punt return duties for the team Week 12.

Marcus Jones
CB NE (14)
Mon 11/21/22 5:37 PM

Jones (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones suffered an ankle injury and briefly left Sunday's win over the Jets, but he returned and took a line-drive punt back 84 yards to score the game-winning touchdown with just five seconds left in regulation. His presence on Monday's estimated report isn't concerning, but if he doesn't return to full participation Tuesday or Wednesday, he'll be in danger of missing New England's Thanksgiving day matchup against the Vikings.

Marcus Jones
CB NE (14)
Sun 11/20/22 4:21 PM

Jones (ankle) returned a punt for a touchdown after re-entering Sunday's 10-3 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Jones previously exited during the second half and was deemed questionable to return with an ankle injury. While the extent of this issue is still unclear, the rookie was able to come back in and log the lone touchdown of the game to put the Patriots up 10-3 with eight seconds remaining. This play marks the first punt-return touchdown in the NFL season, and Jones will look to continue providing a burst in the return game against the Vikings on Thanksgiving Day.