Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones made waves during the team’s Super Bowl parade as he promised fans a three-peat and confirmed his return to the team next season. This announcement came on the heels of Jones and the Chiefs agreeing on a historic five-year, $95 million guaranteed deal, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.
Jones’ impact on the field cannot be understated, as the Chiefs’ defensive performance significantly improves when he is on the field. With Jones back in the lineup, the Chiefs are poised to make history by becoming the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row, alongside key players like head coach Andy Reid and tight end Travis Kelce.
Selected as a second-round draft pick in 2016, Jones has had a standout career, notching a career-high 15.5 sacks in 2018 and matching that total in 2022. After months of negotiations and a holdout last year, Jones took to social media to express his excitement for the next five years with the Chiefs.
In addition to securing Jones, the Chiefs have also been busy ahead of free agency, using a nonexclusive tag on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed and signing linebacker Drue Tranquill to a three-year, $19 million deal. With these moves and the return of key players, the Chiefs are looking to solidify their place as a dominant force in the NFL for years to come. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for all the latest updates on the Chiefs’ off-season moves and their quest for another Super Bowl title.
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