BREAKING: Chris Jones Secures Title as Highest-Paid Defensive Tackle in NFL History

Following consecutive Super Bowl championships, the Kansas City Chiefs are now aiming to achieve an unprecedented three-peat. This past Saturday, the team took a significant stride towards this ambitious goal by re-signing the highly-regarded defensive tackle, Chris Jones.

Jones will be returning to Kansas City under a lucrative five-year contract, guaranteeing him $95 million. While the final terms of the agreement are still being ironed out, it’s confirmed that the guaranteed sum will be dispersed over the initial three years, according to ESPN.

With this massive deal, Jones ascends to the position of the highest-paid defensive tackle, surpassing Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers.

Having patiently awaited a long-term contract, the 29-year-old finally reaches an agreement that promises his presence in Kansas City for the foreseeable future. Ahead of the 2023 season, Jones held out for an extension and even skipped the Chiefs’ training camp before ultimately settling for a one-year deal.

Chris Jones’ decision to bet on himself last year appears to have paid dividends. He played a crucial role in Steve Spagnuolo’s formidable defense, which allowed only 17.3 points per game throughout the regular season. With impressive stats of 10.5 sacks and 30 tackles during the 2023 season, Jones significantly contributed to securing the Kansas City Chiefs’ fourth Super Bowl title. Consequently, it was only a matter of time before the organization secured the services of the five-time Pro-Bowler once again.