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Report: Chiefs exercise option on Chris Jones’ contract, retaining the right to franchise tag him

Chris Jones is wanted to stay by the Chiefs. Chris Jones wishes to remain a member of the Chiefs.

If the parties can reach a consensus is still to be seen.

On Jones’ deal, however, the Chiefs have chosen to exercise the option, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. The organization fulfilled their obligation to pay him the $4.25 million he had earned in incentives, but the procedural action keeps them in the running to be able to franchise tag him.

In March, All-Pro defensive tackle Jones will become a free agency if the Chiefs are unable to secure a long-term contract with him or if they choose not to put the tag on him.

For a one-year contract, the Chiefs would have to pay $32.16 million for the tag.

According to PFT, the Chiefs and Jones are set to reach a “no

As a contract holdout, Jones missed the whole summer program, training camp, the preseason, and ultimately the start of the regular season.

On September 11, the five-time Pro Bowler accepted a restructured contract that included a number of incentives.

In 2023, Jones won his second straight All-Pro selection, and this spring, he will profit.