Jaguars Already Preparing to Move on From Mac Jones
When Mac Jones was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, people in New England thought they were getting a franchise quarterback for years to come.
Things got off to a good start in 2021, where he led the Pats to a 10-7 record, throwing for 3,801 passing yards, and 22 passing touchdowns. Those numbers helped him notch a Pro Bowl appearance.
After his hot start, things cooled down significantly. Over the last two years, he went 8-17, throwing for 5,117 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, and 23 interceptions. He was also benched on multiple occasions which led to him getting traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2024 sixth-round pick.
It looks like the Jaguars are already making plans to move on from Jones shortly after acquiring him.
Not a huge shocker -- but the Jaguars will not be picking up the fifth-year option on former #Patriots first-round pick Mac Jones.
— Mike Kadlick (@mikekadlick) April 30, 2024
According to Mike Kadlick, the Jaguars won't pick up Jones' fifth-year option. Firstly, this isn't a surprise as they already have a franchise quarterback in Trevor Lawrence.
Secondly, if Jacksonville picked up Jones' option, they would have to pay him $25.664 million in 2025 due to his snap counts meeting some requirements during his first three seasons.
That wouldn't have been a wise financial move as Jones hasn't shown much progress over the past two years. The Alabama product has built a reputation of being a dirty player and complainer on the sideline. He also wasn't the most loved player in the locker room with the Pats.
Jacksonville is taking a cautious approach with Jones and will allow him to hit the open market after the 2024 season.
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