Analyzing Jonathan Jones' contract extension

A detailed description of the contract extension that the Patriots' slot corner received last week.

Just before last week began, the New England Patriots and cornerback Jonathan Jones agreed to a three-year extension which has him earning an average of $7 million dollars.

To understand the financial implications of his contract, here is a description of his contract by The Boston Globe's Ben Volin:

New England has put a serious investment into their secondary, which has paid off, as they now have one of the best in the NFL. 

Locking up Jones through 2022 ensures that the core of their cornerback group is secured for the foreseeable future, with Stephon Gilmore locked up for another three years and JC Jackson in the second year of his rookie contract.