The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive tackle Chris Jones have until 3 p.m. Arrowhead time Wednesday to conclude a long-term deal. Without one, one of two things will happen: Jones will play the 2020 season in the $ 16.1 million franchise tender he received in March, or choose to stay out (or all) of the season.
If you want to see Jones with the Chiefs beyond 2020, there is good news. On Saturday, Jones and the team were reported to be talking about a long-term deal, something that some reports have not occurred since the label was released in March.
That report has now been at least partially confirmed by 610Sports Morning host Bob Fescoe, who said at the opening of his show Tuesday that “someone close to the situation” told him Monday night that “it’s a 50-50 proposal” that an agreement would be signed before the deadline. Wednesday.
Fescoe reported that the two sides planned to continue negotiations on Tuesday.
Another indicator has come from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
The #Chiefs and DT star Chris Jones are approaching a big money spread, according to sources. Nothing finalized. But a possible rare franchise term in a difficult year, but they are on track to make it happen. KC locking up its great players.
– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 14, 2020
Fescoe also said that according to the same source, if Jones would play on the label it would come down to “how much money has he saved.” While we obviously don’t know how much money Jones has in his bank account (feel free to follow as many Twitter bank tellers as you can find), we can tell you that he has earned $ 6.2 million during his four-year career with the Chiefs
While the Fescoe report is not a definitive answer to Jones’ state of mind regarding playing without a new deal, it could be interpreted as a positive development; It would be bad news if the source had said Jones was determined no to play on the tag.
Anonymous sources aside, there’s still something we still know: 14 NFL players, including Jones, received franchises or transition labels in March. With one day to go until the deadline for new contracts, none have yet been signed for a long-term deal.
We will keep you informed.
