The Patriots have agreed to trade quarterback Mac Jones to the Jaguars, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Although the deal cannot be finalized until the new league year opens on Wednesday and until Jones passes a physical, it appears that Jones — a Jacksonville native — will try to resurrect his career in his hometown.
Schefter reported that New England and Jacksonville were discussing a sixth-round pick as trade compensation, and Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports appears to confirm that the Pats are indeed trading their 2021 first-round pick for a sixth-round choice. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com says four teams were in the mix for the Alabama product, though Jonathan Jones says that, as of yesterday, the Jags were the only club to make an offer. Albert Breer of SI.com adds that New England was seeking a fifth-rounder before ultimately settling for the sixth.
More to come.