This offseason, Chris Jones‘ future with the Kansas City Chiefs won’t be the subject of any drama.
As per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the veteran defensive tackle and the team have reached an agreement on a five-year, $95 million contract.
Chiefs and five-time Pro-Bowl DT Chris Jones reached agreement on a record 5-year deal that includes $95 million guaranteed and allows KC to keep its best defender before free agency begins, per his agents, @KatzBrosSports.
Deal is expected to be the highest average salary ever… pic.twitter.com/aRidQ0309z
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2024
Patrick Mahomes celebrated on X:
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) March 10, 2024
The surprise was spoilt by Jones almost a month ago. He made it clear during the team’s Super Bowl parade that he would be staying behind to support the Chiefs’ attempt to win three straight:
"I AIN'T GOING NOWHERE, BABY!" – @StoneColdJones pic.twitter.com/qtU3Jmgq84
— NFL (@NFL) February 14, 2024
FILE – Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones comes onto the field during introductions before playing the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. The negotiations between the Kansas City Chiefs and Chris Jones appear to be getting more contentious by the day, and chances are growing that the Super Bowl champions will begin their title defense without the All-Pro defensive tackle. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
But when the initial excitement of winning a second straight Super Bowl faded and real contract talks started, it was unclear if he would follow through. He needed to take a more detached attitude to the matter given the large sum of money at stake.
