Kansas City Chiefs' Chris Jones Signs Massive Contract Extension
Historic Deal for Defensive Star
Kansas City, Missouri - January 30, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs have locked up their star defensive tackle, Chris Jones, with a colossal contract extension. The five-year deal, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, is worth approximately $160 million with $95 million fully guaranteed.
Jones, who is widely considered one of the best defensive tackles in the league, has been a key cog in Kansas City's success over the past several seasons. The 29-year-old has earned Pro Bowl honors three times and has recorded 40.5 sacks in his seven-year NFL career.
Despite his impressive regular season performance, Jones had been quiet in the postseason, having not recorded a sack in 13 previous playoff games. However, that all changed in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, where he finally got on the board with a crucial sack of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
The new contract extension is a testament to Jones's importance to the Chiefs. The team has been seeking to retain key players on defense, and Jones's extension represents a significant step in that direction. With Jones locked in for the next five years, the Chiefs are well-positioned to continue their dominance in the AFC for years to come.
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