Dre’Mont Jones leaning on yoga, Pilates to build off career season

TL;DR

Dre'Mont Jones, now an outside linebacker, has lost 15 pounds and is focusing on yoga and Pilates to improve his mobility. After a career season with 24 quarterback hits and 7 sacks, he signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the New England Patriots.

Key points

Dre'Mont Jones lost 15 pounds transitioning to outside linebacker
Incorporated yoga and Pilates to improve mobility
Achieved career highs with 24 quarterback hits and 7 sacks
Signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the New England Patriots

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Drake Maye

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Baltimore, MD - December 21: Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dre'Mont Jones tackles New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter. The Patriots played the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2025. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Dre’Mont Jones started his NFL career as a 280-plus-pound defensive tackle. In recent seasons, however, he has dropped roughly 15 pounds as he transitioned to outside linebacker. Part of that process has included taking up yoga and Pilates, something he has doubled down on this offseason. “My mobility has been my biggest thing I’ve been working on this year, doing a lot of Pilates/yoga just to make my core stronger, make my balance better. I’ve been doing a lot of that. So a big shout out to my yoga/Pilates instructor,” Jones told reporters Thursday. “I’ve done it a little bit in the past, but this year I’m really, like, attacking it because it helped. I saw how much it helped last year. I’m like, ‘Alright, I gotta do this more and more and make it part of my regimen.’” Playing for both the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens last season, the weight loss helped Jones post career highs in quarterback hits (24) and sacks (7), including a pair of sacks against Drake Maye across two matchups. Beyond transforming his body, Jones has also adjusted to the on-field differences that come with rushing from the edge compared to the interior. “Vision. The speed of when you’ll get touch, the athleticism comparison between a guard and a center compared to a tackle,” he explained. “You’ve got to deal with different things like chips, whether it’s a tight end or a running back — you’ve got to be alert. And the spacing, those are the differences between the two. Reaching free agency this offseason, was quick to agree with Jones on a three-year, $39 million deal during the legal tampering period to help boost their pass rusher. Jones believes he can do just that and build on his career-season. “Just getting a chance to hone in my game. I think I’m a player that can just develop more and more every year, especially me switching positions a couple of years ago, going from d-tackle to outside linebacker now,” Jones said. “I think I have a lot of growth in my game. I think I still do. I’m not old or anything, so I’m looking forward to how the season works out for me.”

Q&A

How has Dre'Mont Jones improved his performance in the NFL?

Dre'Mont Jones has improved his performance by losing 15 pounds and incorporating yoga and Pilates into his training regimen to enhance his mobility and core strength.

What were Dre'Mont Jones's career highs last season?

Last season, Dre'Mont Jones recorded career highs with 24 quarterback hits and 7 sacks while playing for the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens.

What contract did Dre'Mont Jones sign with the New England Patriots?

Dre'Mont Jones signed a three-year, $39 million contract with the New England Patriots during the legal tampering period of free agency.