The New England Patriots are expressing their appreciation for Jonathan Jones in cold, hard cash.
Jones reportedly agreed to a three-year extension with the Patriots over the weekend after a breakout 2018 season for the eventual Super Bowl champions.
The Boston Globe's Ben Volin revealed more details about the cornerback's contract Thursday morning, and it appears he's getting a significant pay bump in 2019.
Jones earned about $950,000 in total cash last season on a $630,000 base salary. In 2019 -- the first year of his four-year deal through 2022 -- that total cash value shoots up to $8.8 million with a $3.095 million base salary.
Jones has earned every penny, though. An undrafted free agent out of Auburn in 2016, the 25-year-old tallied a career-high three interceptions while playing all 16 regular season game.
He then elevated his game in the postseason, helping neutralize speedy Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill in the AFC Championship Game and starting at slot cornerback during the Patriots' defensive domination of the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.
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Jones' new deal also benefits the Patriots, of course, as his cap hit drops from $3.1 million to $2.7 million this season. Expect him to play a key role in a deep New England cornerback group featuring Stephon Gilmore, Jason McCourty and J.C. Jackson.
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