Kansas City Chiefs Lock Up Star DT Chris Jones with Record $158.75M Extension
The Kansas City Chiefs and Chris Jones have cemented their partnership with an impressive five-year contract worth $158.75 million. As of Monday, the standout All-Pro defensive tackle is set to rem… The Kansas City Chiefs have signed defensive tackle Chris Jones for a record five-year contract worth $158.75 million. The deal, officially announced on Monday, ranks among the most significant for a defensive player in the NFL. Jones is guaranteed $95 million during the initial three years of the deal. Despite previous attempts to secure a long-term deal failed, Jones has assured fans he will return for a Super Bowl three-peat, contingent upon a successful long term contract negotiation. Jones' agent, Katz Brothers Sports, celebrated his client's status as the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history with a tweet.
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The Kansas City Chiefs and Chris Jones have cemented their partnership with an impressive five-year contract worth $158.75 million. As of Monday, the standout All-Pro defensive tackle is set to remain a formidable presence on the Chiefs’ defense line through potential historic consecutive Super Bowl victories.
An inside source disclosed to The Associated Press on terms of anonymity that Jones is guaranteed $95 million during the initial three years of the deal. Officially announced on Monday, this contract ranks among the most munificent for a defensive player in the annals of the NFL, although specific financial aspects were not publicized.
Chris Jones, who celebrates his 30th birthday in July, has shown no signs of diminishing skills and remains among the NFL’s elite pass rushers. The Chiefs are betting on his continued performance with this deal.
“Five more years of greatness,” Jones proclaimed in a video released Monday on what was previously called Twitter, gesturing to a future filled with championship ambitions. “This is everything we’ve dreamed about, talked about. Now let’s get some more Super Bowl rings.”
The agents at Katz Brothers Sports celebrated their client becoming “the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history” with a tweet, and in response, Jones rated Clark Hunt, the Chiefs chairman, with an ‘A+’ despite being critiqued during the NFLPA’s report card release at the scouting combine.
Despite the salary cap challenges, Jones assured fans he would return for a Super Bowl three-peat, contingent upon a successful long-term contract negotiation. Previous attempts to finalize a deal had not succeeded, leading Jones to skip a series of offseason activities last year, which amounted to nearly $4 million in fines. He ultimately returned under a one-year, incentive-rich arrangement.
Despite a preseason impasse, Jones started every regular season and playoff game, hitting important contract incentives and earning him the support and celebration from his teammates.
After a third championship ring following victory in the Super Bowl over the San Francisco 49ers, the Mississippi State product looks towards a potential fourth triumph in Kansas City, where his Pro Bowl and All-Pro accolades stack up as testaments to his significant contributions to the Chiefs since his 2016 draft.
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