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All the money in the first three years of the
deal -- $95 million -- is guaranteed, per the reports. Once pen
goes to paper, Jones will have the highest average annual salary
for a defensive tackle in NFL history.
Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald held the previous record at
$31.6 million per year.
Kansas City was able to lock Jones up just before he hit free
agency. He is now set to become an unrestricted free agent in
2029.
After the reports of the deal surfaced, Jones took to X,
formerly known as Twitter, to share his excitement.
"Letssss gooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!" Jones said in a post, which
was followed by another that said, "KC....5 more years of
greatness! 3x"
Jones, 29, is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time
Super Bowl champion. He appeared in 16 games (all starts) last
season, recording 10.5 sacks, 30 tackles and 29 quarterback
hits.
In 123 career games (102 starts) across eight seasons with the
Chiefs, Jones has amassed 75.5 sacks, 273 tackles, 175
quarterback hits, 12 forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and
one pick-6.
--Field Level Media
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