The Kansas City Chiefs have made a significant move in securing the future of All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones by picking up an option in his contract, resulting in him receiving $4.25 million in incentives. This decision gives the club the right to potentially place the franchise tag on Jones, preventing him from hitting free agency. The deadline to exercise this option was seven days after the Super Bowl.

Jones, who is projected to sign a lucrative three-year deal worth $85,450,884 with an average annual value of $28.4 million, has expressed his desire to stay in Kansas City and pursue a three-peat with the Chiefs. Despite a contract holdout lasting 51 days during the offseason, Jones returned to the team after modifications were made to his deal to allow him to earn more incentives in 2023.

The franchise tag for Jones is estimated to be $32,169,912, making it a notable figure to watch in the coming negotiations. Jones has been a standout performer for the Chiefs, earning his second straight First-Team All-Pro selection in 2023 while also securing his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl appearance. With impressive stats such as 10.5 sacks, 29 QB hits, and 13 tackles for loss, Jones played a crucial role in helping the team achieve their third Super Bowl victory.

As the Chiefs navigate their next steps with Jones, the football world awaits to see how the franchise will secure one of the top defensive talents in the league for the upcoming seasons.