Chris Jones Fantasy

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is focused on signing defensive tackle Chris Jones to a new deal. "That's on the list of things to do," commented Veach while speaking to the media after the NFL Draft. "Those things usually take a little bit of time here, so we have a little bit of a runway now until the start of training camp to hopefully get something done." Jones is coming off a monster 2022-23 campaign, ending the regular season with 44 total tackles, 15.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles, meaning he will likely become one of the highest-paid players in the league at the position. Nevertheless, regardless of what happens with contract negotiations, the 28-year-old should remain a top IDP option.

May. 17th • 9:46 PM

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones and Frank Clark are heading into the final years of their deals in 2023 and have a salary cap number of more than $28 million, according to Over The Cap. General manager Brett Veach said the team would like to retain both Jones and Clark beyond next season. But the Chiefs first need to create cap space in order to sign left tackle Orlando Brown. One way to do that would be to release Clark, which would create $21 million in cap space. The Chiefs would then try to re-sign Clark, who led the team with 2.5 sacks in the playoffs. Jones was the NFL's best interior pass-rusher last year with 15.5 sacks and 29 QB hits, both career-highs. According to a league source, Jones wants an extension that will make him at least the second-highest paid player at his position.

Mar. 2nd • 3:21 PM

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is back from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, according to a source. The Chiefs are also getting cornerback Charvarius Ward back for their Week 16 meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chiefs have been a pretty neutral defense against the run, but Jones' return in the middle of KC's defensive line is a downgrade for rookie running back Najee Harris and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger this weekend. Jones has recorded seven sacks, 20 tackles (12 solo), six tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, five passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 11 games this year. The three-time Pro Bowler will make the Chiefs defense/special teams a top-five fantasy unit in Week 16.

Dec. 23rd • 3:50 PM