Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (groin) did not practice on Sunday. The 30-year-old is battling a groin strain. Head coach Andy Reid expects Jones "to be fine." Yet, Reid couldn't say for certain how long he'd be out. Jones has been instrumental to the Chiefs' success over the years, most recently finishing the 2023-24 campaign by totaling 30 tackles and 10.5 sacks. There's a chance he will miss more practices in the coming days. However, IDP managers should get a better idea of ...

The 2024 NFL free-agency class had several talented running backs. It also included multiple big-name defensive linemen like Chris Jones and Christian Wilkins. However, the 2025 free-agency class could be even better.Several franchise-tag players from this offseason could hit the open market next year, including Josh Allen, Tee Higgins, and Antoine Winfield Jr. However, they could sign long-term deals over the next few months. Meanwhile, the 2021 NFL Draft class had several elite players who ...

One of the most exciting NFL offseason periods is set to begin. Monday, March 11 marks the start of the legal tampering period for free agency. Organizations will be free to negotiate with players who are available on the market. On Wednesday, March 13, the NFL's new league year begins, meaning teams can officially sign players to new deals.This year, the most exciting free agents include Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Calvin Ridley, Christian Wilkins, Tyron Smith, and ...

Entering the offseason, some big-name defensive players were set to hit free agency. Players like Justin Madubuike, Brian Burns, Jaylon Johnson, Josh Allen, Antoine Winfield Jr., and L'Jarius Sneed were all going to be on the open market this offseason.However, with the franchise tag coming into play, six of the top eight defensive free-agent players will not be available this offseason. Madubuike, Burns, Johnson, Allen, Winfield Jr., and Sneed were all franchise-tagged by their respective teams...

The Kansas City Chiefs signed star defensive tackle Chris Jones to a five-year contract on Saturday. His new deal includes $95 million guaranteed. It's the highest-ever annual salary for a defensive tackle. The All-Pro lineman surpasses Aaron Donald annually but still puts him behind Nick Bosa as the highest-paid defensive player. Jones sat out Week 1 of last season during a contract dispute with the Chiefs but eventually settled on a one-year deal ahead of Week 2's contest against the Jaguars. ...

There is "growing optimism" that the Kansas City Chiefs and impending free-agent defensive tackle Chris Jones will work out a long-term contract extension before the start of free agency on March 11, according to league sources. "He should get a massive deal from the Chiefs," an NFL source said. General manager Brett Veach acknowledged on Tuesday that re-signing Jones is the team's top priority. The two sides couldn't get something done last offseason, which led to Jones holding out through the ...

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said on Tuesday that the team would like to get a long-term contract extension done with impending free-agent defensive tackle Chris Jones this offseason. "Just like last year our goal and intent is hopefully to get something long term done," Veach said. Jones missed the season opener in 2023 while holding out for a new deal, and he eventually signed a one-year contract before helping the Chiefs win their second straight Super Bowl championship. It ...

The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl Champions once again. They have now won back-to-back championships and are committed to becoming the first team to ever three-peat. Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have already said they're returning. There had been murmurs of a potential retirement for both individuals. Star defensive tackle and free agent Chris Jones said he's absolutely going to be back in Kansas City. They'll be returning most of their core, but they have a few spots that they will need to ...

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is set to be back with the organization next season. The All-Pro tackle was a big reason why the Chiefs were able to win back-to-back championships. The expectation is that the two sides will come to terms on a long-term deal. If they don't, then it could be rather costly for the Chiefs to keep Jones around next season. Due to his 2023 cap numbers, Jones' projected franchise tag is currently sitting at $32 million. That is a huge jump from the ...

The Kansas City Chiefs picked up the option on All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones' contract on Friday, according to sources, retaining the right to franchise tag him while paying him $4.25 million that he earned in incentives in 2023. Jones was already due the money, and if he's not franchise-tagged in 2024, he'll become a free agent. The goal for the Chiefs is still to sign Jones to a long-term contract to keep the star pass-rusher with the team as they look to continue their dynasty after ...