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Mar 31, 2022

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones visited the Boys and Girls Club of Metro South in the Brockton, Mass. on Tuesday. While there, he presented the club with a $100,000 donation. - It was part of a visit that included Jones handing out Nerf footballs, playing basketball, and teaching kids the “Griddy.” The latter was the touchdown dance that Jones did after scoring a touchdown in the Pro Bowl in February. - The second-year quarterback also took a tour of the facility. In addition to the tours, he spoke to an older group of the kids at the club as well, and watched one of their highlight tapes. - - .@MacJones_10 came through and hit the Griddy with them. - (via darren_castor/IG) pic.twitter.com/QCYJEqfe1J - — NFL (@NFL) March 30, 2022 - - - One of his main goals is to help out the youth in the community, according to Patriots.com’s Alexandra Francesco. - “I’ve been super busy focused on football, but I want to be able to step out [in the community] like I did in college and high school,” Jones said. “Helping younger kids is kind of what my passion is, young people, whether they like sports or not, to help them reach their dreams.” - As Jones looks to make advancements on the field, he is aiming to make a big impact in the community as well. - - RelatedBill Belichick discusses addition of linebacker Mack Wilson to Patriots - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Patriots Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Patriots Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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