The New England Patriots have placed cornerback Jack Jones on injured reserve due to an injured hamstring, which means he will miss at least the first four games of the season. Jones had gun charges against him dropped earlier in the week and was expected to be available for the season opener, but he apparently injured his hamstring during practice and hasn't practiced since. The Patriots have Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones as the projected starting cornerbacks, with Marcus Jones, Myles Bryant, and Shaun Wade as the next options on the depth chart. Jalen Mills, who started at cornerback last season, has been working more at safety but could move back if needed. The Patriots also signed running back Ty Montgomery and elevated linebacker Calvin Munson for the opener.

• Cornerback Jack Jones has been placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, causing him to miss at least the first four games of the season.
• Jones had gun charges against him dropped earlier in the week.
• Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones are projected as the starting cornerbacks for the Patriots.
• Marcus Jones, Myles Bryant, and Shaun Wade are the next options on the depth chart at cornerback.
• Jalen Mills, who started at cornerback last season, has been working more at safety.
• The Patriots signed running back Ty Montgomery and elevated linebacker Calvin Munson for the season opener.