
Chris Jones wants one of the richest contracts for a defender in NFL history. Thus far, as the game-breaking defensive tackle’s fines for holding out reach over $1 million, the Kansas City Chiefs do not want to give Jones what he wants.
And so, dear readers, we have ourselves a fascinating stand-off. In one corner is a 2022 Defensive Player of the Year finalist who only just turned 29. In the other corner is the reigning Super Bowl champion, that has a vested interest in maximizing the NFL’s biggest championship window with a third title in five seasons.