Shortly after it was reported that All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones signed a five-year, $95 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 9, Jones shared his reaction on X, formerly Twitter.“Letssss gooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!” was his first post, followed by another that said, “KC….5 more years of greatness! 3x,” along with a picture of Jones and teammate. According to Jones’s agency, Katz Brothers Sports, he is now the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, surpassing Los Angeles Rams’ Aaron Donald.
During the 2023 season, Jones, 29, played on a revised one-year deal with the Chiefs and had 75 total quarterback pressures (43 hurries, 8 hits, 14 sacks), 21 stops, and 3 batted passes in 16 regular season games, according to first postJones recorded 16 total QB pressures (10 hurries, 5 hits, 1 sack), 4 stops, 2 batted passes, and 1 forced fumble during Kansas City’s recent Super Bowl run in January and February. Mike Pennel.
Now a two-time All-Pro, Jones is arguably the second most important player on the Chiefs after quarterback Patrick Mahomes. That’s why the two-time defending Super Bowl champions were willing to give the game-changing defender a historical payday.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones reacted to signing a five-year deal with the Chiefs before free agency begins. PFF.
Jones tallied 16 total QB pressures (10 hurries, 5 hits, 1 sack), 4 stops, 2 batted passes, and 1 forced fumble during Kansas City’s recent Super Bowl run in January and February.
Now a two-time All-Pro, Jones is arguably the second most important player on the Chiefs after quarterback Patrick Mahomes. That’s why the two-time defending Super Bowl champions were willing to give the game-changing defender a historical payday.
