Arguably the best play of the New England Patriots’ second training camp practice on Thursday came courtesy of Marcus Jones.
Lined up against rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk, the third-year cornerback was able to break up a sideline throw from quarterback Jacoby Brissett in 11-on-11 work. Jones competed well at the catch point 20 yards down the field, ripping the ball away at the last second to force an incompletion.
Jones being back in the lineup making plays is a welcome sight for a Patriots cornerback group that struggled with personnel consistency in 2023. The former third-round draft pick himself was lost early in his sophomore campaign with a shoulder injury, one of several issues the group encountered last year.