Player Signing Pats Sign Dre'Mont Jones 3/$39 million

mayoclinic · Mar 11, 2026

He reportedly played at around 265 in 2025, but is clearly outside the prototype.

Hammer of Thor · Mar 11, 2026

DaBruinz said:
. Yet there has been nothing from him or his agent. The silence is somewhat damning.

His agent issued a statement yesterday.

Ring 6 · Mar 11, 2026

mgteich said:
BAL knew that Crosby had surgery 2 months ago. This is BS and reflects on BAL and future dealings with BAL.

NO ONE knows whether Crosby will start on PUP or when he will be productive. We took this kind of risk when we signed DIggs. Most of us were amazed that he was as strong as fast.

Do you really think knowing a guy had surgery eliminates the need to check out his health? It makes it MORE important.
You sound like you don’t know every trade is contingent on a physical.
Baltimore did nothing that every team doesn’t do on every trade, they just happened to find damaged goods. I’m sure they were concerned they might.

We didn’t trade 2 picks for Diggs, and we DID give him a physical that he passed

DaBruinz · Mar 11, 2026

Hammer of Thor said:
His agent issued a statement yesterday.

Hadn't seen that last night when I posted my statement.

Doesn't really address if the Ravens found something ELSE. Which they could have. Also, as I mentioned, it could be a differing of opinions between the Ravens Orthopedist and the Player's Surgeon. Even if that surgeon is considered one of the premier surgeons. We'll never actually know.

Joey007 · Mar 12, 2026

The more I think about it: was Jones brought in more to replace Anfernee Jennings role? Rather than Chaisson’s?

I think that hole has been filled, the main hole to fill in at pass rusher is the speed rusher that Chaisson was. I’d think the draft is the best route for that at this point, unless you go after Greenard.

TheRainMaker · Mar 12, 2026

Joey007 said:
The more I think about it: was Jones brought in more to replace Anfernee Jennings role? Rather than Chaisson’s?

They aren’t paying anyone $16M per year to just do what Jennings was limited to do.

Nobody seems to know anything about this guy.

patfanken · Mar 12, 2026

DaBruinz said:
Hadn't seen that last night when I posted my statement.

Doesn't really address if the Ravens found something ELSE. Which they could have. Also, as I mentioned, it could be a differing of opinions between the Ravens Orthopedist and the Player's Surgeon. Even if that surgeon is considered one of the premier surgeons. We'll never actually know.

OR they found out that day that they could get Hendrickson without losing their draft picks and pulled this MRI charade to get out of the Crosby deal

One-If-By-Sea · Mar 13, 2026

TheRainMaker said:
Nobody seems to know anything about this guy.

The Ravens traded a 5th for Jones last season so he is somewhat known. Jones had 7 sacks last year, Chaisson had 7.5 sacks, and sets the edge better than Chaisson. So Jones replaces Chaisson.

We need to replace Tonga and another EDGE would be great. Caleb Banks might fall due to his broken foot, and Mesidor might be available.

DaBruinz · Mar 13, 2026

One-If-By-Sea said:
The Ravens traded a 5th for Jones last season so he is somewhat known. Jones had 7 sacks last year, Chaisson had 7.5 sacks, and sets the edge better than Chaisson. So Jones replaces Chaisson.

We need to replace Tonga and another EDGE would be great. Caleb Banks might fall due to his broken foot, and Mesidor might be available.

The Pats have Farmer, Durden, and Taylor to replace Tonga. I'd argue that Williams return did more to help against the run than having Tonga on the field. I don't think we'll see a DT signed. Maybe one late in the draft unless someone unexpected falls to them..

captain stone · Mar 14, 2026

manxman2601 said:

So which part of "Younger, faster, cheaper" does this ****ing mediocre ****ing stiff fulfill...?

TommyD4207 · Mar 14, 2026

captain stone said:
So which part of "Younger, faster, cheaper" does this ****ing mediocre ****ing stiff fulfill...?

Better.
He's not a 'mediocre ****ing stiff', just because you haven't personally heard of him.

Joey007 · Mar 14, 2026

One-If-By-Sea said:
The Ravens traded a 5th for Jones last season so he is somewhat known. Jones had 7 sacks last year, Chaisson had 7.5 sacks, and sets the edge better than Chaisson. So Jones replaces Chaisson.

We need to replace Tonga and another EDGE would be great. Caleb Banks might fall due to his broken foot, and Mesidor might be available.

Daquan Jones could be a nice 1 year rental for Tonga’s role.

TommyD4207 · Mar 14, 2026

Joey007 said:
Daquan Jones could be a nice 1 year rental for Tonga’s role.

There's a half dozen guys to fill that role on the vet minimum out there.
Or you can draft one.

TheRainMaker · Mar 14, 2026

One-If-By-Sea said:
The Ravens traded a 5th for Jones last season so he is somewhat known. Jones had 7 sacks last year, Chaisson had 7.5 sacks, and sets the edge better than Chaisson. So Jones replaces Chaisson.

We need to replace Tonga and another EDGE would be great. Caleb Banks might fall due to his broken foot, and Mesidor might be available.

Everywhere I go to look up any analysis on him, they just point to "he had 7 sacks last season" or "he can rush inside", but nothing whether he's a good run defender or more disciplined Edge player which was Chaisson was not. I'd be praying the QB not take off after Chaisson would leave a gaping hole on his side of the field.

One-If-By-Sea · Mar 14, 2026

TheRainMaker said:
Everywhere I go to look up any analysis on him, they just point to "he had 7 sacks last season" or "he can rush inside", but nothing whether he's a good run defender or more disciplined Edge player which was Chaisson was not. I'd be praying the QB not take off after Chaisson would leave a gaping hole on his side of the field.

Dre'Mont Jones is more of a power guy off the EDGE. Like Keion White, but with a lot more moves. Maybe Jacas in the draft is a comp? Vrabel does not seem to like the "all pass rush and no run defense" guys (Chaisson) OR the "no pass rush and all run defense guys" (Jennings). Vrable is looking for a balance, Richard Seymour-lite if you will. I think Jacas is the Jones equivalent in the 2026 draft.

I think we also need a sideline-to-sideline LB too to protect the edges, KJ Britt is not a sideline-to-sideline guy (neither is Spillane). I like Britt, I am only pointing out that his weakness is a weakness the Pats still have to solve.

BUSTAMOVE · Mar 14, 2026

TheRainMaker said:
Everywhere I go to look up any analysis on him, they just point to "he had 7 sacks last season" or "he can rush inside", but nothing whether he's a good run defender or more disciplined Edge player which was Chaisson was not. I'd be praying the QB not take off after Chaisson would leave a gaping hole on his side of the field.

‘I’m trying to run through somebody’s face:’ Meet the Patriots’ newest edge rusher

Dre'Mont Jones is "always looking to try to run through somebody's face" after joining the Patriots

sports.yahoo.com

Jones says he plays violent with a non stop motor
Wolf gives a description of what he can do. Says he can play multiple positions and can set the edge

dliverey44 · Mar 14, 2026

DaBruinz said:
These are completely different situations.
Diggs had a complete ACL replacement. Crosby had a torn meniscus that needed more than a basic trim. Completely different scenarios.

The ACL is a 12-18month return to full health timeline. The Meniscus is a 3-4 month return to full health timeline.

Doing some research, this is what I found:

Crosby had surgery on his left knee in 2023.
The left knee gave Crosby issues all during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Crosby had surgery on his left ankle during the 2024 season after suffering a high-ankle sprain.
Crosby tore the meniscus in his left knee during the 2025 season and that is what he had surgery on in January 2026.

(Note, the following is MY SPECULATION)
With the number of injuries and surgeries on Crosby's left leg, it would be completely negligent of DeCosta to NOT have the Ravens Team Doctor and Team Orthopedist give Crosby an exam including an MRI. I think it's very plausible that they found something that could be chronic or degenerative. Or possibly something even worse. With Crosby clearly wanting off the Raiders, you'd think that he'd be out and contradicting any potential hint that he won't be ready for the start of the season. Yet there has been nothing from him or his agent. The silence is somewhat damning.

You make very good points about them possibly finding more after digging into it. I was on the Baltimore got cold feet and backed out. You have brought up a very interesting alternative.

rabidfireweasel · Mar 14, 2026

captain stone said:
So which part of "Younger, faster, cheaper" does this ****ing mediocre ****ing stiff fulfill...?

Respectfully, almost every team in the league would get younger, faster, better and cheaper if they could. So, all of that was an illusion. It is rare that you can you all of them- because better players in free agency typically are wanted by more than one team and thus get more expensive. You can tweak the first year of the cap hit to make a big contract small in year 1- but for the most part- you pay for good players and you speculate on players who are not yet but might become good

Zuma · Mar 14, 2026

DaBruinz said:
The Pats have Farmer, Durden, and Taylor to replace Tonga. I'd argue that Williams return did more to help against the run than having Tonga on the field. I don't think we'll see a DT signed. Maybe one late in the draft unless someone unexpected falls to them..

Yeah but they aren't NT's...they don't have the mass. I believe Farmer (or Taylor) and the Patriots would benefit greatly if he followed the same diet regime that our RG Mike Onwenu follows. Vrabel's eyes would light up the second Farmer walks through the training camp doors on day 1. Farmer could have a productive 10 year career ahead of him.

Some guys don't have that mass coming into the NFL but later on they do and suddenly they are valuable and productive NT's in the NFL.

DaBruinz · Mar 14, 2026

Zuma said:
Yeah but they aren't NT's...they don't have the mass. I believe Farmer (or Taylor) and the Patriots would benefit greatly if he followed the same diet regime that our RG Mike Onwenu follows. Vrabel's eyes would light up the second Farmer walks through the training camp doors on day 1. Farmer could have a productive 10 year career ahead of him.

Some guys don't have that mass coming into the NFL but later on they do and suddenly they are valuable and productive NT's in the NFL.

Vrabel's Defense isn't predicated on having a NT. As I pointed out, the Run defense got more of an result from Williams than it did Tonga.

Vrabel's defense is predicated on having active DTs who can disrupt the run and the pass.

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