KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Probably the most notable growth of this week’s Kansas Metropolis Chiefs minicamp was the absence of defensive deal with Chris Jones. The Chiefs have been planning for his arrival at coaching camp, whether or not that is for the beginning on July 23 or someday later.
“It is a part of the enterprise,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes stated. “I believe Chris is aware of that we love him right here. He is been part of this workforce for a very long time. He is one of many most important causes that we have had the success that we have had. He is been that chief on the protection. He is made a variety of massive performs, and it looks as if within the greatest moments, and also you need these guys in your workforce.
“I am certain Chris is working, and he is aware of the protection that he must do, and the hope is that all the things’s good by coaching camp and we’re in a position to are available in and simply roll and that is simply a part of it. And that is what makes this workforce … so nice is every time guys that must go deal with their enterprise, we allow them to deal with it after they soar again within the constructing, and we get again to proper the place we left off.”
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Jones is headed into the ultimate season of the four-year, $80 million contract he signed in 2020. The $20 million common makes him the eighth-highest-paid defensive deal with.
Jones was tied for fourth within the NFL in sacks final season with 15.5, which tied his profession excessive set in 2018. He additionally had two sacks in three postseason video games. Requested about Jones’ state of affairs, coach Andy Reid initially stated he was certain Jones can be there for camp. He later backed off, saying, “I am undecided about any of that. … I want I might predict that, however I believe there’s an opportunity [and a] likelihood he is not. We’ll see.”
Reid stated he leaves the contract negotiations to basic supervisor Brett Veach and the entrance workplace. As for what he has communicated not too long ago to Jones, Reid stated, “‘Be sure to’re in form.'”
