The third-year quarterback seems re-invigorated, and is pleased with the offense’s direction under coordinator Bill O’Brien.

Coach Bill Belichick confirms that Jones, who pleaded not guilty to nine counts of weapons violations, will be on the field Wednesday.

No. 3 wide receiver, right tackle and kicker are among the positions up for grabs in New England.

New England didn’t get DeAndre Hopkins, but new receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and tight end Mike Gesicki should help.

New England needs depth behind Rhamondre Stevenson, and Leonard Fournette started nine of 16 games last season for the Buccaneers.

Jonathan Jones and Jalen Mills, both starting their eighth NFL season, are becoming leaders for so many young teammates.

Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who also played for New England, Houston and Baltimore during five seasons in the NFL, has died.

Jones was arrested on Friday at Logan Airport in Boston.

There should be no quarterback controversy in New England this season, but there is room for DeAndre Hopkins.

New England has been in contact with the free-agent wide receiver, but Belichick wouldn’t say when or if he will visit.