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(01-02-2024, 07:18 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: I don;t think Jones will hit the market, i believe Chiefs will tag him.

Not sure I see that happening. It would cost them $30.6 million to do so.

It was reported on Tuesday that Jones’ re-worked deal does NOT include a no-tag clause. So while it would be expensive, the Chiefs could, in theory, tag him and control him for 2024. Based on his new deal, his 2024 franchise tag tender would cost the Chiefs $30.6 million. That’s pricey — but it is still less than the average annual value (AAV) of the record-setting contract given to Los Angeles Rams’ defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

But after seeing the contentious nature of the negotiations between Jones and the Chiefs, it’s possible we could see another holdout. Jones has very clearly demonstrated he’s not afraid of paying fines to make his point — and the Chiefs have shown they won’t be held hostage by any player.

https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2023/9/13/23870251/chiefs-roster-3-ways-handle-chris-jones-2024