Will the Kansas City Chiefs make Chris Jones the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL?

Chris Jones, the most sought-after free agent in the NFL leading up to the 2024 season, has decided to remain with the Kansas City Chiefs. After signing a five-year contract with the team, he has become the highest-paid defensive tackle in the league.

Jones’ agents from Katz Brothers Sports confirmed to NFL Network that the contract includes a $95 million guarantee. Additionally, the Chiefs have included an option in his contract to exclusively negotiate with him and not use the franchise tag again.

The five-time Pro Bowl guest finished the 2023 regular season with 30 tackles, 13 for yards lost, 29 quarterback hits, 10.5 sacks, and four pass deflections, earning him his second first-team All-Pro nod.

Jones was essential to the Chiefs beating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. The Mississippi State graduate played 73 percent of the Kansas City defense’s snaps and recorded four tackles and two hits on Brock Purdy.

The financial details of Chris Jones’s contract with the Kansas City Chiefs

The Los Angeles Rams’ Aaron Donald held the record for the highest average annual salary for defensive tackles, $31.6 million. According to Rapaport’s report, Jones will earn $32 million annually until the end of the 2028 season.