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Patriots Rumors: Jonathan Jones Won't Get $18.1M Franchise Tag; NE Eyes New Contract

The New England Patriots won't use their franchise tag on cornerback Jonathan Jones before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Jones will become a free agent, but the Patriots have interest in bringing him back on a new contract.

The non-exclusive tag for cornerbacks would have cost the Patriots $18.14 million in 2023 if they used it to retain Jones.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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