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Chiefs Chris Jones reveals on social media how long hes willing
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The and All-Pro defensive lineman have yet to finalize a deal and the 29-year-old is holding out as the sides look to make an agreement. Jones has one year remaining on his contract with a base salary of $19.5 million.Just how long Jones will hold out was unknown until Wilson Ramos Jersey Tuesday, when he revealed his plan.Responding to someone on social media who asked when the holdout would end. "Week 8" was the two-time champion's answer. Week 8 Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) If Jones stays true to his statement, he will mi s Chiefs games against the , , , , , and . Kansas City's Week 8 game is at Empower Field at Mile High against the Broncos on Oct. 29. If he does mi s seven games, he will also mi s out on some paychecks. He already has over $1 million in fines by mi sing training camp and he Amed Rosario Jersey would lose another mi sed, per Arrowhead Pride.When he was reminded of just how much money he could lose, Jones did not bat an eye. "I can afford it," he said about the money he will mi s out on. I can afford it Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) Jones is currently the ninth-highest-paid defensive tackle in terms of average annual salary, a drop from when he first signed the Jeurys Familia Jersey four-year, $80 million deal which was the third-highest at his position. Whether the four-time Pro Bowler can be ready to play without participating in team activities is Dwight Gooden Jersey a question as we head into the 2023 season."I don't think Chris is any different than any other player that mi ses the entire camp and then has to play. It's tough," Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said (via ). "I mean, you certainly can't expect that particular person as good as Chris is to play every down. And then you worry about injuries, is the body ready? Chris always keeps himself in good shape. But football shape's different. So hopefully we can get him back, right?"He continued saying Mike Piazza Jersey , "And then when that happens, we just have to figure out how to go about it." Jones' impact is felt on the Chiefs, as the only defensive player to earn a Pro Bowl selection last year. He has 243 tackles, 65 sacks, 12 forced fumbles and three turnovers as he enters his eighth year in the league, all in Kansas City.