Cornerback Jonathan Jones is staying with the Patriots, and on what looks like a team-friendly deal.

According to multiple reports, Jones’ new deal with the Pats is for two years, $13 million guaranteed, and a $7.5 million signing bonus. There were conflicting reports on the total value of the deal, between $19-20 million. But everyone agrees on the aforementioned guaranteed money, and there are more details tied to bonuses and incentives.

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 19: Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots looks on after the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium on August 19, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

• According to

  Patriots CB Jonathan Jones: 2 years, $19 million base value
  
  Signing bonus: $7.5 million
  
  2023
  Base: $1.5m*
  Roster bonus: $1m ($58.8k per game)
  Incentives: $500k
  
  2024
  Base: $8m**
  Roster bonus: $1m ($58.8k per game)
  Incentives: $500k
  
  * full guarantee
  ⭐️**$4m guaranteed⭐️ https://t.co/WpxZIjfVSi

  — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 13, 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Reiss and

  #Patriots CB Jonathan Jones' contract, per source:
  
  Two years, $19M
  $7.5M signing bonus
  $13M total guarantees
  $58,824 per game roster bonuses
  Up to $500k in playing time incentives each year
  
  Base salaries:
  
  2023: $1.5M
  2024: $8M

  — Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) March 13, 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Doug Kyed, Jones will be able to earn up to $1 million in per-game roster bonuses ($58,824 per game) in each season, as well as a $500,000 incentive.

  Jones will earn a base salary of $1.5 million in 2023, fully guaranteed, per Reiss. He then has an $8 million salary in 2024, $4M of which is guaranteed. So, his guaranteed money consists of his $7.5M signing bonus and $5.5M in salaries.

• Patriots CB Jonathan Jones: 2 years, $19 million base value
  
  Signing bonus: $7.5 million
  
  2023
  Base: $1.5m*
  Roster bonus: $1m ($58.8k per game)
  Incentives: $500k
  
  2024
  Base: $8m**
  Roster bonus: $1m ($58.8k per game)
  Incentives: $500k
  
  * full guarantee
  ⭐️**$4m guaranteed⭐️ https://t.co/WpxZIjfVSi

  — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 13, 2023

• Jones originally sought to explore free agency for the possibility of a more lucrative deal. According to

  and when I tell you more, I mean a fair amount more $$

  — Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) March 13, 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Giardi of the NFL Network, there indeed was “a fair amount more” money out there for Jones.

  But apparently, there was not enough of a pay bump to convince Jones to leave New England, where he has long-established himself as a cornerstone defender and a big presence in the community. Jones recently attended multiple public events and spoke about his desire to stay in New England, so the news that he’s re-signing is not terribly surprising.

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• It’s also not surprising that Jones worked out a deal that is solid money for him, and certainly workable for the Patriots.

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