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Patriots Sign Veteran DT DaQuan Jones
11 Sep
Summary
- DaQuan Jones signs a one-year deal with the Patriots.
- The contract is worth up to $6 million, with a $3.5 million base salary.
- Jones previously played for the Buffalo Bills for four seasons.
The New England Patriots have bolstered their defensive line by signing veteran free agent DaQuan Jones. The 12-year NFL veteran agreed to a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $6 million. This deal includes a base salary of $3.5 million for the upcoming season.
Jones, 34, spent the past four seasons with the Buffalo Bills, a notable division rival. During his time in Buffalo, he was a consistent starter, appearing in all 51 games and accumulating 10 sacks, 31 quarterback hits, and 99 tackles. His extensive career also includes stints with the Tennessee Titans and the Carolina Panthers.
This signing reunites Jones with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who previously coached him at the University of Tennessee. The Titans originally drafted Jones in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Across his 167 career games, Jones has recorded 20 sacks and 372 tackles.
