The Chiefs have made an fascinating determination concerning defensive sort out Chris Jones‘ future, signaling they need him to stay in Kansas Metropolis.
Per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Kansas Metropolis exercised the choice on the 29-year-old’s contract, paying him $4.25M in incentives.
This transfer additionally grants the Chiefs the suitable to franchise tag him once more, giving them extra leverage in contract negotiations. If the Chiefs do not re-sign or tag the two-time first-team All-Professional, he’ll enter free company in March.
The Chiefs’ wage cap scenario is not horrible, nevertheless it would not go away room to spend. Spotrac estimates they are going to have $23.78M in cap room. Kansas Metropolis has 18 different unrestricted free brokers this offseason.
Jones is in line for a colossal payday. In response to Spotrac, his market worth is a three-year deal value $28.4M yearly, second at his place.
Tagging a participant helps a staff keep away from giving him an enormous deal that devours room. That is not the case with Jones, although. Franchising him will value $32.16M for a one-year contract, the most important non-QB tag in league historical past, per CBS Sports activities contributor Joel Corry.
The Chiefs ought to discover a approach to pay him. Jones had 10.5 sacks in 16 regular-season video games, and he is a significant piece of a protection that completed second within the league in factors allowed (17 PPG).
Creating extra room will likely be difficult for the Chiefs, nevertheless it’s potential. CBS Sports activities Jonathan Jones lately reported the group is predicted to restructure quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ contract, saving $37M. This can assist Okay.C. re-sign its greatest gamers, protecting its roster collectively. Subsequent season, the Chiefs intention to turn into the primary staff to three-peat as Tremendous Bowl champions.
