Former Mississippi State Bulldog Chris Jones is set to hit free agency next week; will he join a new team this season?
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00:00 Kansas City Chiefs star and former Mississippi State Bulldog Chris Jones is
00:04 coming off of one of the best seasons of his career.
00:06 He recorded over 10 sacks for the third time in eight seasons and
00:09 helped lead the Chiefs to the third Super Bowl victory since his arrival in 2016.
00:13 While many expected the pair to get an extension done this offseason,
00:17 Jones and the Chiefs have yet to reach an agreement.
00:19 As of now, the five time Pro Bowler is set to become a free agent on March 11th and
00:23 will have the chance to sign with whatever team he chooses.
00:25 While he's clearly been extremely successful in his time in Kansas City,
00:29 this is not the first time that Jones and
00:30 Chiefs ownership have been at odds regarding contract negotiations.
00:34 Jones signed a four year extension in 2020 worth $80 million, but
00:38 held out ahead of the 2023 season in search of a more valuable deal.
00:42 He eventually got one, signing a one year contract with the same base salary, but
00:45 improved incentives, all of which he wound up hitting.
00:49 Now in search of yet another new deal,
00:50 Jones is seeking to be paid as one of the NFL's best defenders.
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