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The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and defensive tackle Chris Jones agreed to four-twelve months, $85 million contract extension on Tuesday, in step with ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and that news become as soon as motive for celebration amongst his teammates.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes—who nowadays signed a $503 million contract of his possess—made his thoughts on the signing determined on social media:
Safety Tyrann Mathieu also praised his teammate’s fresh deal:
The news also had tight quit Travis Kelce hyped:
The Chiefs ragged their franchise ticket on Jones in March, partly to give themselves a whereas to barter a lengthy-length of time contract. Jones and the Chiefs had till Wednesday to return to phrases on an agreement.
Heading into his fifth NFL season, Jones become as soon as a crucial cog in an improved Kansas Metropolis defense in 2019. He recorded 36 tackles and 9 sacks, incomes his first Pro Bowl desire. For the length of the Chiefs’ Expansive Bowl bustle, Jones battled via the be troubled of a nagging injury and deflected three Jimmy Garoppolo passes.
After the preserve, Jones acknowledged he wished to return to Kansas Metropolis.
“You indubitably got to relax and take advantage of of the 2d motive you create now not rep these moments in overall. I’m so grateful to be on this group, man,” Jones told reporters. “Kansas Metropolis, I do know I create now not focus on it grand but I are attempting to be a Chief for lifestyles. I understanding to ranking here perpetually, man, and preserve now not handiest one championship, two, three, four. We got to present a dynasty here.”
The connection between Jones and the group strained because the offseason progressed without him getting a brand fresh lengthy-length of time deal. Jones intimated last month he would take a seat out the 2020 season with out a brand fresh contract.
The Chiefs giving him a lengthy-length of time contract will indirectly power cuts on the remainder of the roster. They lawful handed Mahomes a story-environment extension, and the likes of Tyreek Hill and Frank Clark are already locked up.
Nevertheless, signing the lengthy-length of time deal takes Jones’ cap motivate down within the immediate length of time and presents them some flexibility appealing forward.
