Mac Jones trade to Jaguars sends Patriots fans into frenzy: "Peace out di** head"

It may be a few days before the start of free agency, but the crazy offseason continued today when quarterback Mac Jones was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In return, the Patriots will receive a 2024 sixth-round pick from the Jaguars.

Adam Schefter was the first to report the news.

Jones was drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, 14 picks after the Jaguars selected Trevor Lawrence.

Jones showed potential as a rookie, leading New England to the playoffs with a 10-7 record after throwing for 3,801 yards, 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. After going 8-17 the last two seasons, the Patriots decided to move on from him.

The trade generated a variety of responses on social media. Many Patriots fans were happy to see him depart, while others pointed to them taking a quarterback with the third overall pick in the draft.

Here's how fans reacted on social media:

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What does Jaguars' trade for Mac Jones mean for Trevor Lawrence?

Trevor Lawrence during Jacksonville Jaguars v Tennessee Titans

The Jacksonville Jaguars' move to trade for Mac Jones was rather interesting. Unlike the Patriots, Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons among other teams, the Jaguars have their franchise quarterback in Trevor Lawrence. They're expected to give Lawrence a long-term deal this offseason or next.

With Jones being on the last year of his rookie contract, which accounts for less than $3 million this season, Jacksonville brought him in as a cheap backup.

Lawrence isn't in danger of being benched just yet, but if he regresses more than he did last season, that could become a possibility.