The Chiefs have regained the services of their key defensive player after a setback in their season opener against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. The Chiefs lost a close match by 20-21.
Just four days after their first defeat, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport has confirmed that Chris Jones and Kansas City have come to terms on a new one-year contract.
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The team also confirmed the news of their new agreement and announced Chris Jones’ comeback. Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach in a statement said, “Chris is an elite player in this league, and over the last seven years, he’s really developed into a leader on our team. He’s been instrumental to our success and Super Bowl championship runs and it was a priority for us to keep him in a Chiefs uniform. I’d like to thank Chris and his representation, Michael and Jason Katz, for their desire and patience to get this done. Through this process two things were obvious, Chris wanted to be a Chief, and the Katz brothers worked diligently on his behalf.”
The Jones holdout, which lasted for almost the entire Week 1 program, comes to an end with this new agreement. Jones reportedly has to pay the daily fines of $50,000 for each day of missing camp and the loss of a game check. The famed DT now is expected to feature in the team’s next encounter against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 17.
Jones has established himself as a leader in his position and has played in four Pro Bowls. He has a big effect both on and off the field. With Kansas City, Jones won two Super Bowls. He recently finished a season by earning a spot on the first team of the All-Pro Football League and surpassing his previous high of 15.5 sacks.
