(USAToday) Chris Jones is sending a message to the Kansas City Chiefs.
In a story in USAToday it is reported the Pro Bowl defensive tackle stated he won’t settle for playing on the franchise tag this season, saying Tuesday he “won’t play” if not given a long-term deal of his liking. The deadline to agree to a multi-year contract is July 15th.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday that Jones has “always viewed himself as a $20 million-plus-per-year guy.” The Chiefs, however, do not share that valuation, Garafolo reported, leaving “a lot of work to be done” if the two sides are to reach a multi-year contract.
Jones responded on Twitter to a video of Garafolo’s report, saying, “Or I won’t play. Le’Veon Bell told me about this.”
Jones is one of the leading forces of the Chiefs defense, recording 31 sacks in the last three years. He notched nine sacks last year and deflected three passes in Super Bowl LIV to help Kansas City win its first title in 50 years.
If Jones were to sign the franchise tender he would make $16.1 million in 2020.
