NFL: Jason Kelce announced his retirement in an emotional press conference, with his brother Travis also shedding a tear at the news.
Jones was traded Sunday to the Jaguars for a sixth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports.It marks the end of a disappointing three-year run for Jones as the Patriots starting quarterback, following on the heels of Cam Newton and living in Tom Brady’s enormous shadow.
It is unlikely that Jones’ presence would have deterred the new-look Patriots from pursuing a new starting quarterback in free agency and/or the draft. The Patriots have traded Mac Jones to an AFC rival. The trade also sets a price for the Jets as they try to trade fellow 2021 draft pick Zach Wilson, whose three-year tenure went even worse than Jones’.Four teams were interested in trading for Jones, according to NFL Network. Will any of the others pivot to pursuing Wilson?Trey Lance — the No. 3 pick in that same draft class — was traded before last season from the 49ers to the Cowboys for a fourth-round pick.
The Jaguars have veteran C.J. Beathard under contract for one more season, so it is possible that he and Jones will battle to be No. 2.