Patriots’ Mac Jones Under Review by NFL for “Dirty” Play

In his short time as a Patriots quarterback, Mac Jones has earned a reputation for being a dirty player. The NFL is currently reviewing his latest offense.

During New England’s loss to the Bengals on Saturday, Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt scooped up what he thought was a fumble and raced toward the end zone for a touchdown. The play was eventually ruled incomplete. However, Pratt was pursued by Mac Jones during the play. Instead of running after Pratt, Mac Jones turned abruptly and dived at Cincinnati defender Eli Apple who was also following the play.

Pro Football Talk reports that this play currently is not in production under review By the league.

I’d argue this is worthy of a suspension and a big fine from Mac Jones.

This is a shockingly dirty place. pic.twitter.com/IhPh0m8r8K

— Blake Jewell (@BlakeJewellNFL) December 25, 2022

The most striking part of the play, however, is that Jones does not make a play against the ball. Both Jones and Apple have lost their position. So why take a shot at a player’s knees like that? Risking serious injury? What?

It may not be worthy of a suspension, but it is definitely dirty, and Jones needs to be – at least – given a fine and a stern warning.

It’s also not the first time Jones has been observed doing unsportsmanlike/dirty things on the football field. Last year, he reached up and pulled Carolina’s Brian Burns down by his ankle. He kept his spikes up earlier this year after sliding in a Bears match.

Mac Jones is a dirty player – Compilation video from 4 different incidents from his two-year career. pic.twitter.com/LFDUugodvA

— Dov