The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a one-year contract with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, ending his lengthy holdout. The deal is reportedly worth up to $16 million, with $7 million fully guaranteed.
The Chiefs had been in negotiations with Jones since the start of the offseason, but the two sides had been unable to come to an agreement on a long-term contract. Jones had been holding out in hopes of a long-term deal, but the Chiefs were unwilling to commit to a long-term deal due to salary cap constraints.
The Chiefs had been reluctant to give Jones a long-term deal due to his injury history. Jones has missed 11 games over the last two seasons due to injuries, and the Chiefs were unwilling to commit to a long-term deal with such an injury risk.
However, the Chiefs have now agreed to a one-year deal with Jones, which gives them the flexibility to re-evaluate his health and performance at the end of the season. The deal also gives Jones the opportunity to prove himself and earn a long-term deal in the future.
The addition of Jones is a huge boost for the Chiefs defense, which was already one of the best in the league last season. Jones is one of the best interior pass rushers in the league, and his presence will make the Chiefs defense even more formidable.
The Chiefs are now in a great position to make another run at the Super Bowl this season. With Jones back in the fold, the Chiefs have one of the most complete rosters in the league and are poised for another deep playoff run.
