The #Chiefs and All-Pro DT Chris Jones have a blockbuster deal to keep him in KC, per his agents @KatzBrosSports. The top free agent is off the market and a huge move for the champs. �� pic.twitter.com/BHmM49TCtt
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.
Originally Posted by KCJake:
Well ….shit. Good news I guess. He’s a great player and I’m glad he’s staying. Where’s all the salary cap experts??? Did we just F ourselves? Any money left for Sneed or a WR?
Originally Posted by comochiefsfan:
Happy for Chris and glad he’s staying a Chief. Hope this doesn’t hamstring us too much though.
Will we be able to go get help at WR now?
How will this impact McDuffie, Bolton, Creed etc. in the next couple years?
We are in pretty good shape. This may be a better deal than we think for the Chiefs. with 95 Guaranteed over 5 years. Allows Chris to stay and say he is the highest paid DT of all time with a big 5th year, and allows the Katz brothers to look good. It will be fun to see the details. Either way, I trust Veach. [Reply]
Chris Jones’ 5-year deal should make him the NFL’s highest-paid DT at around $32M per year. The first $95M or so are essentially guaranteed, and the final numbers are still being worked out. But a mammoth deal for a mammoth defender as a result of good-faith negotiations. https://t.co/w2Xub4OpR0
Originally Posted by tyecopeland:
The chances for him living up to the 4th and 5th year cost of this contract has got to be really low. But he's probably worth it for the next two. And hopefully not fallen off terribly in the 3rd year.
with only $95 Guaranteed he only needs 3 really good years. [Reply]
I love Chris Jones but 5 years is a long time for someone his age. Hoping that 5th year is truly a throwaway so we have flexibility if we need it. Glad the guaranteed money is in the first 3 years. This may be more of a 4 year 130 million deal. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Shaid:
I love Chris Jones but 5 years is a long time for someone his age. Hoping that 5th year is truly a throwaway so we have flexibility if we need it. Glad the guaranteed money is in the first 3 years. This may be more of a 4 year 130 million deal.
There’s also something to be said for rewarding a player who has come up through your organization and been a good soldier and teammate every step of the way.
Shows players the Chiefs will take care of you if you do your part for them.
Chris definitely earned this and I’m happy for him. [Reply]