Patrick Mahomes’ Star Teammate is the Chiefs‘ top defensive player. He played a key role in their victory against Joe Burrow’s Bengals. Made numerous crucial plays that prevented the opposing team from scoring, one standout moment was at the end of the first half when he applied pressure on Joe Burrow, the Bengals’ quarterback, forcing him to release the ball hastily. Consequently, the Bengals opted for a field goal rather than scoring a touchdown.

Chiefs DT Chris Jones is reportedly seeking to be at least the second-highest-paid defensive tackle in the league. However, Jones recently posted a cryptic message on Instagram that said “Clock’s ticking”, which has some fans worried that he might not be happy with the progress of the talks.

Viral video sparks fan support for Chris Jones

According to the Pro Football Network, Chiefs DT Chris Jones currently has a contract for four years worth $80 million. This contract guarantees him $60 million. He earns about $20 million per year, but he got no signing bonus. Jones’s contract will count for $28.292 million against the Chiefs’ salary cap in 2023, with a base salary of $19.5 million. He reportedly aims to be one of the league’s highest-paid defensive tackles, with a target to exceed Aaron Donald’s annual salary of over $31 million and his total guarantees of $95 million. Recently, an NFL insider re-shared, All-World DT Chris Jones’s viral video post on Twitter,

Someone retweeted the post and clearly mentions: “If we don’t pay him everyone has to be fired,” while another one decoded Jones’s scenario as he might be cooking something, “he’s obviously microwaving something.” Fans literally want him to secure, “Pay this man for God sake!”

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However, there are rumors that the Chiefs are interested in signing Jones and DE Frank Clark to new contracts before the 2023 season begins.

Chris Jones: A weapon for the Chiefs?

Chris Jones is incredibly important for the Chiefs in the 2023 season because he is their top defender and pass rusher. Jones dominated in 2022, winning AFC Defensive Player of the Year. He also shined in the AFC title game, wrecking the Bengals’ offense. He managed to sack the quarterback twice and forced a fumble. In Super Bowl LVII, he made a crucial defensive play by causing a fumble that led to a touchdown scored by Nick Bolton.

Jones is vital to the Chiefs’ continued success, as he helped them win two consecutive Super Bowls. He seeks a new contract with the Chiefs, aiming to be one of the top earners in his position. However, it’s unclear if the Chiefs and Jones will agree on an extension, even though there are some indications that both parties are willing to negotiate. But the rest will be known with time only.

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