The Kansas City Chiefs are focusing on their roster ahead of the NFL draft, with Chris Jones signing a massive 5-year deal worth $32 million per year, including $95 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. This move comes as the Chiefs aim for a historic third consecutive Super Bowl win. Meanwhile, there is speculation about Christian Wilkins' potential contract, with estimates ranging from $22.5 to $24 million per year, creating a market trend for interior defenders.
Full numbers on Baker’s contract from @AdamSchefter: 2024: $30M 2025: $30M ($20M GTD) 2026: $40M $5M/year in incentives https://t.co/mp793Q6K0L
About $7M annually fewer than the deal #Giants gave Daniel Jones and after the first DJ restructure, just more than half the guaranteed $ to BM. Wonder if this deal includes an injury guarantee like DJ’s did. Jones’ agent did an incredible job getting that insurance for his QB. https://t.co/B0IuFW2SK4
About $7M annually fewer than the deal #Giants gave Daniel Jones and after the first DJ restructure, nearly half the guaranteed $ to Baker. Wonder if this deal includes an injury guarantee like DJ’s did. Jones’ agent did an incredible job getting that insurance for his QB. https://t.co/B0IuFW2SK4
Max $115 million with incentives. A big deal for Baker. https://t.co/8y2d7Tk20W
2024 NFL Free Agents by Position | Defense Defensive Line Chris Jones and Justin Madubuike re-signed with their respective teams in early March, leaving Christian Wilkins as the top interior option in free agency. The former first-round pick broke out for nine sacks and 23 QB…
Keeping Chris Jones was the MOST IMPORTANT offseason move for the @Chiefs Last 3 years Jones is #1 in QB pressures amongst Defensive tackles and #5 amongst all rushers. The core 4 of Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and @StoneColdJones gives them the best chance to 3 peat https://t.co/R54labuBfl
If this Chris Jones deal plus the one the Ravens just negotiated with DT Justin Madubuike doesn’t move the Dolphins toward Christian Wilkins before noon Monday, then nothing will… https://t.co/OkBR5nGNKg
The thing that keeps NFL champs from becoming dynasties is they break up. Coaches get promotions elsewhere. Players get bigger contracts with other teams. The Chiefs are avoiding that with DT Chris Jones, who is staying put on a record tying deal ... https://t.co/l7lwRQHNRD
The Chris Jones contract looks like a strong deal but, of course, everything out now is from the agents. We have to see the real deal and the truth about the $95 million reported guarantee. Would think a chunk of it is more a "we'll see" guarantee than a real one.
The Chiefs were doing this deal after Sneed got tagged. And they had to resign Jones because finding a DT who impacts the game like him is just so difficult. Curious about the structure of this deal. https://t.co/MeTHmP2qm1
If true, a $95M practical guarantee for #Chiefs DL Chris Jones would tie (Aaron Donald) for the 16th highest figure in the #NFL. Only 3 non-QBs would rank higher: Nick Bosa: $122.5M Joey Bosa: $102M Myles Garrett: $100M
Agents claim new deal makes Chris Jones the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. If so, he'll surpass Aaron Donald's $31.67 million per year average. https://t.co/8oBsjdBqgT
Agents claim new deal makes Chris Jones the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. If so, he'll surpass Aaron Donald's $31.5 million per year average. https://t.co/8oBsjdBqgT
$95M in guaranteed money. https://t.co/VmFYoFhwds https://t.co/uUDf3xbCwq
When Chris Jones signs his new contract, which could be as early as Sunday, he will have gained the 2 parts of the deal that he most coveted: staying with the franchise that selected him in the 2016 draft & a contract that makes him the highest-paid player at his position. https://t.co/lDdQ0EOvbK
Yes, according to multiple league sources, Chris Jones' 5-year deal will make him the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackle.
$32M a year for Chris Jones I’ve said $22.5M for Christian Wilkins. Zach Sieler makes $10M. I’ve joke Chris Grier has wanted a 2 for the price of 1 situation. Well then.
$32M a year for Chris Jones I’ve said $22.5M for Christian Wilkins. Zach Sieler makes $10M. I’ve joke Chris Grier has wanted a 2 for the pride of 1 situation. Well then.
32 million a year for Chris Jones I’ve said 22.5 for Christian Wilkins. Zach Sieler makes 10M. I’ve joke Chris Grier has wanted a 2 for 1 situation. Well then.
Before Chris Jones’ deal is finalized, here are the highest- paid defensive players in NFL history based on average annual salary. 🏈Nick Bosa: $34M 🏈Aaron Donald: $31.6M 🏈TJ Watt: $28M 🏈Joey Bosa: $27M Jones will come in above Donald but below Bosa. https://t.co/OQuHzRa3fe
Jones’ deal is worth around $32M per year, $95M guaranteed, per @RapSheet. https://t.co/MEoYOPOd9P
Chiefs wisely prevent Chris Jones from reaching free agency. https://t.co/Q1vk6EEKfi
Ooooooh Chris Jones I see ya! Congrats @StoneColdJones
Chris Jones Since 2018 - 3 Super Bowl wins - 67.0 sacks (4th in NFL) - 5 Pro Bowls - Two 1st-Team All-Pros - Three 2nd-Team All-Pros https://t.co/pakBevJUPZ
With Chris Jones officially back in the fold, all eyes now turn to CB L'Jarius Sneed, who was franchise tagged and has permission to seek a trade. The belief is a 2nd-round pick could be the sweet spot for a trade. https://t.co/uISmo0lkKS
BREAKING: Chris Jones just got a MASSIVE bag. 😳💰 https://t.co/6g2NHcOct1
Chris Jones just got PAID https://t.co/UpHVkEARoD
Despite speculation surrounding all three, Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones are now all back in Kansas City as the Chiefs aim to become the first NFL team in history to win three Super Bowls in a row. https://t.co/gaGAhECoMR https://t.co/MUR4sQGcvC
He gets a 5-year deal that includes $95M practically guaranteed. The highest paid DT. https://t.co/w2Xub4OpR0
This is what I have been saying. A Christian Wilkins deal will be cap-friendly for 2024, with escalating money as the years go on, and HEAVY in 2026-2027 It's that guaranteed money, which I am sure the CW camp is pressing for. https://t.co/hZpcJdM5bC
Think about this…. Some people are speculating that Christian Wilkins will pull in a salary that pays him $22-24M. Is he really 3 times better a player than Zach Sieler, who averages $8M a season?
Justin Madubuike's new deal propels the DT market forward. Three-year value is $75.5 million; previous non-Aaron Donald mark was Da'ron Payne at $67.6 million. Room for Christian Wilkins & Chris Jones to push towards $80 million. Gap between elite DTs + edges getting smaller.
This sets the Christian Wilkins market 💰 💰 https://t.co/kuYxVgxZ1v
Let’s say Wilkins gets $24.5 million a season To me, that makes the 1-year, $22.1 million franchise tag Dolphins didn’t use a pretty good deal for club I know there are complicating factors But I thought they’d make tag work https://t.co/egdbgfnV9G
Top Interior Defender Contracts 1. Justin Madubuike: 4 yrs, $98M 2. Quinnen Williams: 4 yrs, $96M 3. Aaron Donald: 3 yrs, $95M 4. Jeffery Simmons: 4 yrs, $94M 5. Daron Payne: 4 yrs, $90M Top Interior Defender Guarantees 1. Donald: $95M 2. Madubuike: $75.5M 3. Williams: $66M
.@minakimes talks about what it means for the Chiefs in the draft if they trade L'Jarius Sneed ✍️ https://t.co/jbpH3ixZpu