The New England Patriots are signing veteran edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year, approximately $39.5 million contract, with $14.5 million guaranteed in the first year, in a move aimed at upgrading their pass rush.

Jones arrives after a productive late-season stint with the Ravens, where he posted 2.5 sacks, 17 tackles, and 15 quarterback hits across nine games, after being acquired from the Titans midseason.

The deal bolsters an edge group that struggled in 2025, as the Patriots ranked in the bottom half of the league in sacks and pressures, and this signing is designed to provide immediate veteran impact and versatility.

Jones brings size and experience (6-foot-3, 281 pounds) and is capable of rushing outside as well as sliding inside to 3-technique, fitting multiple alignment roles in New England’s defense.

With seven NFL seasons and 253 tackles, 37.5 sacks, 87 quarterback hits, and three forced fumbles, Jones has a proven pass-rush track record across multiple teams, including the Broncos, Seahawks, Titans, Ravens, and now the Patriots.

This contract marks the Patriots’ first major free-agent move of the offseason as they look to bolster their defense.

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NFL Network and Ian Rapoport reported the deal details, with updates expected as the story develops.

The Patriots enter free agency with substantial cap space, and this signing signals a priority on upgrading the edge-rush to support a defense aiming for a stronger 2026 season.

The move addresses a thin edge-rushing group beyond Jones, Harold Landry, Elijah Ponder, Anfernee Jennings, and Jesse Luketa, contributing immediate depth.

The signing is finalized as Dre’Mont Jones agreeing to a three-year deal worth around $39 million, with detailed terms including a significant first-year guarantee.

The organization and coaching staff, led by Belichick, are counting on Jones’s versatility to fit a range of schemes and provide a veteran voice on defense.