Chiefs top defensive player may get a deal to remain in Kansas City prior to the start of free agency
“I love Chris,” Veach said. “We tried really hard to get something done (last year) and we didn’t. But when we got together right after that Detroit game (in early September), we had a great talk.
“Both parties, I think, want to be here, so we’ll get to work. That’s certainly a guy we want back and love and want to see him finish his career here in Kansas City.”
In addition to Veach’s optimism, several NFL executives said they believe Jones has earned a massive payday for the work he has already done. Jones had 10.5 sacks and 29 quarterback hits last year, and is ability to succeed from the edge and on the interior makes him a dynamic performer.
There is a very good chance that Chris Jones will get a contract that exceeds the four-year, $112 million deal T.J. Watt signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers last year. That deal includes $80 million in guaranteed money.
Steve Silverman has been covering the NFL for more than 35 years, and his writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, and Forbes.com. He has written 10 books, including “Who’s Better, Who’s Best in the NFL.” He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.
