Kansas City Chiefs standout defensive tackle, Chris Jones, is standing firm on his stance to stay away from team activities until his contract sees an extension.
Recently, a fan attempted to provoke Jones on Twitter by questioning his return and playfully suggesting the challenges of living on a $20 million annual income. To this, Jones tersely replied, “Week 8.”
@StoneColdJones so when ya gonna show up cause you be playin to much on Twitter and social media. you’ve been an all-pro on social media during training camp….. you’re under contract for this year correct for how much money. Man I bet it’s rough to live on 20 million in a year. pic.twitter.com/sLSows1yrw
— Shaun Burki (@ShaunBurki) August 22, 2023
Now heading into his eighth season with the Chiefs, Jones, 29, began his professional journey with Kansas City in 2016 after a three-season stint with the Mississippi State Bulldogs during his college years. His NFL career has been remarkable, marking four Pro Bowl appearances and playing a crucial role in a Chiefs defense that has bagged two Super Bowl titles and three AFC Championships in recent times.
Jones is approaching the end of his four-year, $80 million deal signed in 2020, with $60 million guaranteed. Despite having a year left on his contract, he seems to be playing hardball, eyeing a more lucrative long-term agreement.
The cost of his holdout hasn’t been light. For every day of absence during team events, including the entire training camp, he’s been slapped with a $50,000 fine. Additionally, he has been a no-show for all preseason matches.
With the season opener against the Detroit Lions looming in just two weeks, Chiefs’ supporters are anxiously hoping for a resolution between Jones and the team’s management.