Patriots Sign Dre'Mont Jones to 3-Year, $39.5M Deal

The New England Patriots have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with free-agent edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones worth up to $39.5 million, according to multiple reports, marking the team's first major move in the 2026 NFL free agency period. The 29-year-old defender, who brings size and versatility to the defensive line, addresses a key weakness for the defending AFC champions as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Jones, standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 281 pounds, joins New England after splitting the 2025 season between the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens. He recorded a career-high seven sacks, 24 quarterback hits, 43 tackles and seven tackles for loss across 18 games. Acquired by the Ravens from the Tennessee Titans at the trade deadline in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick, Jones registered 4.5 sacks in nine games with the Titans before adding 2.5 sacks and leading Baltimore in quarterback hits and pressure rate during his nine appearances there. His performance highlighted his ability to disrupt quarterbacks from both the edge and interior, a skill set that should complement the Patriots' existing front.

A third-round pick by the Denver Broncos out of...