Patriots Sign Former Ravens LB to $39 Million Deal

Nov 16, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Dre'Mont Jones (41) greets fans prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Patriots Sign Former Ravens LB to $39 Million Deal

Originally posted on New England Patriots on SI
By Jennifer Streeter | Last updated Mar 9, 2026 12:24 PM ET

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The New England Patriots are on the board following the NFL's free agency negotiation window beginning on March 9 at noon EST, having signed Dre'Mont Jones from the Baltimore Ravens within the opening hour.

League insider Jordan Schultz is reporting that New England has signed the defensive end to a three-year, $39 million contract, per his sources. Jones was previously with the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens last season. He tallied career-highs in both sacks (with seven) and pressures (with 55). In addition, Jones also posted 18 solo tackles.

BREAKING: The #Patriots are signing DL/LB Dre’Mont Jones to a 3-year, $39M contract, per sources.

Jones was with the Titans and Ravens last year — notching career-highs in sacks (7) and pressures (55 pressures). A big add for Mike Vrabel. pic.twitter.com/xL4VoSwlem
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 9, 2026

Patriots' Head Coach Mike Vrabel's latest addition in known for his physicality and position flexibility.

Who Is Dre'Mont Jones?

Jones was originally selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of 2019. He then had a brief stint with the Seattle Seahawks before eventually ended up with the Ravens and splitting his 2025 season with them and Tennessee. On his career, he boats 37.5 total sacks and has a grant total of 253 tackles — 135 of which were solo.

He is an Ohio State alum and stands at 6'3", weighing 265 pounds at 29-years-old.

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