Marcus Jones: Everything you need to know

Jones had 21 punt returns for 363 yards and two touchdowns while registering 65 tackles (47 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and three interceptions among his 11 passes defensed across 17 regular-season games in 2025. Jones rounded out his versatile stat line with two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He's a key contributor on defense and special teams for New England, excelling as a slot cornerback and punt returner. Jones signed a three-year extension with the Patriots in October, so he's locked in with the team well beyond its current playoff run, which begins Sunday with a home game against the Chargers in the wild-card round.

Jones recorded two solo tackles during the Patriots' 42-10 win over the Jets on Sunday. Jones has logged two tackles or less five times this season, four of which have come over his last six games. He's also seen his snap count on defense decrease over the Patriots' last two games, though his lack of playing time Sunday likely had more to do with New England holding a commanding lead by halftime. Jones has accumulated 63 tackles (45 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 11 pass defenses (three interceptions, including a pick-six) and one fumble recovery through 16 regular-season games.

Jones (knee) is active for Sunday night's game against the Ravens. The nickel cornerback and punt returner missed practice Wednesday and was listed as questionable going into Sunday, though he did say Friday that he planned on playing, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. Jones should resume his normal roles now that he's officially good to go.