Is Jonathan Jones trading? Four teams that could target the Patriots corner

The New England Patriots already sold a piece earlier this week when they dealt Joshua Uche to the Kansas City Chiefs.

And the Patriots are in position to shed more players between now and the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 5.

Jonathan Jones would be a prime candidate to be sent elsewhere. The 31-year-old cornerback is in the final year of his contract, which gives the Patriots the chance to get something in exchange for Jones before he possibly leaves in free agency.

Jones, who has three passes defensed and 28 tackles in eight games this season, may no longer be at his peak, but still has plenty to offer. A contender with championship aspirations would love the veteran’s experience in his secondary as he is a two-time Super Bowl champion. And any suspect defense could certainly use Jones to strengthen that area of ​​his team.

Here are four teams that could target Jones before the trade deadline:

Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals’ playoff prospects aren’t great after going 3-5 through eight weeks. But if Cincinnati wanted to make the playoffs, Jones would help. The Bengals allow the ninth-most yards per game in the league and Jones would surely bolster their secondary, which features Cam Taylor-Britt as a top cornerback. The only problem with the Bengals adding Jones is that it would be a layoff for them since they already have Mike Hilton.

But depth in the secondary can be key. They still have two games left against the Pittsburgh Steelers and one against the Baltimore Ravens. These divisional contests will be important for Cincinnati as it attempts to stay in the playoff race.

Washington Commanders
Not much was expected of the Commanders entering this season. But Jayden Daniels and his epic Hail Mary have Washington believing this could be a magical season. The Commanders defense surprised with strong play but could use some improvement, and that’s where Jones would come into play.

Jones would be an upgrade over nickel cornerback Noah Igbinoghene and would provide insurance if Mike Sainristil hits the rookie wall. Jones could be the missing piece for the Commanders in their quest for an NFC East title and more.

Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals are tied for first in the NFC West at 4-4 despite poor defensive play. Arizona is sixth-worst in the NFL in yards allowed at 376.5 yards per game. That’s not a good recipe for the Cardinals to rely on if they want to make the playoffs.

Arizona has already been a haven for Patriots rejects — see Chad Ryland, who scored back-to-back game-winning field goals — making the Cardinals a landing spot for Jones. There is also the Monti Ossenfort connection. Ossenfort spent 15 years in various scouting roles with New England and was with the franchise when it signed Jones as an undrafted free agent. He has excellent insight into the value Jones can bring to the defense and could look to bring him to the Cardinals.

Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens acquired another toy for superstar Lamar Jackson this week, but what they really need is help in the secondary. Baltimore is giving up a game-worst 291.4 yards per game through the air and gave up a jaw-dropping 334 yards and three touchdowns to Jameis Winston in Week 8, although the Ravens struggled in the secondary.

Jones wouldn’t be a complete solution to Baltimore’s defensive woes, but he could certainly move them in the right direction and give the Ravens depth. The Ravens need to have their team ready to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs, and acquiring Jones would give them a better chance of dethroning the two-time defending champions.