Chris Jones isn't going anywhere. The Kansas City Chiefs standout defenseman has agreed to terms on a five-year contract worth nearly $160 million, including $95 million fully guaranteed. According to NFL Media. Jones Company Wrote in X The deal makes Jones the highest-paid defensive player NFL History.
Jones said during the leadership. Super Bowl A celebratory parade that he'll be in Kansas City, his only NFL home since entering the league in 2016. His words seem prophetic after he agreed to a deal that will keep him under contract through the 2028 season.
It's hard to argue against Jones becoming the highest-paid defensive player in league history. He currently rivals future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald as the best defensive lineman in the NFL.
A Pro Bowler in each of the past five years, Jones has been selected as an All-Pro in each of the past two seasons. He had a career-best 15.5 sacks in 2022 and 10.5 sacks in 16 games in 2023. Jones has career highs of 75.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions.
Staying in town, Jones significantly helps the Chiefs' odds to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls. Jones joins a list of notable players who have agreed to multiyear deals just days before the start of free agency, a list that includes fellow defensive end Justin Madupueke, Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans and Texans tight end Dalton Schultz.
The Chiefs recently applied the owner tag to cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, who hopes to earn an extension from the Chiefs that will keep him in Kansas City for the next three to four years. If an agreement isn't reached before the draft, the Chiefs are willing to complete the trade. According to athletics.
