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Chris Jones Carries Hefty Franchise Tag

9 months ago

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is set to be back with the organization next season. The All-Pro tackle was a big reason why the Chiefs were able to win back-to-back championships. The expectation is that the two sides will come to terms on a long-term deal. If they don't, then it could be rather costly for the Chiefs to keep Jones around next season. Due to his 2023 cap numbers, Jones' projected franchise tag is currently sitting at $32 million. That is a huge jump from the $19.7 million that it was originally projected to be. At the end of the day, it would likely be beneficial for both sides to come to a long-term deal. If not, it's hard to imagine the Chiefs using the franchise tag on Jones this summer.

Source: Adam Schefter