Jones and the Chiefs agreed on a five-year contract that includes $95 million guaranteed Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a historic deal that gives the veteran the highest average annual salary ever for a defensive tackle. After a 2023 campaign where Jones sat out the first game of the year while still negotiating a contract, the two sides have removed any drama on his status, with the team heading into free agency Wednesday. The 29-year-old was once again dominant this past season, recording 30 tackles, including 10.5 sacks, while also deflecting four passes over 16 regular-season contests. Additionally, he added eight tackles, including 0.5 sacks, two pass deflections and a forced fumble over the Chiefs' four postseason contests on their way to becoming the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in the NFL since the Patriots of the 2004 season. Jones is now under contract until he's 34 years old, and the 2024 campaign will be his ninth in Kansas City.

Kansas City has felt "growing optimism" about re-signing Jones to a new contract before free agency per a league source, Nate Taylor and Dianna Russini of The Athletic report.

EDGE Analysis

The Chiefs are hoping to have Jones officially re-signed prior to March 11, when free agents become eligible to begin negotiations with other teams around the league. The standout pass rusher is reportedly seeking a contract that will pay him in the ballpark of $30 million annually, which would put him behind Nick Bosa and Aaron Donald. The All-Pro defensive lineman has compiled 25.5 sacks across the last two seasons, and he made game-changing plays in each of Kansas City's last two Super Bowl victories, making his value to the team undeniable. A recent restructure would allow the Chiefs to place the franchise tag on Jones if desirable, but L'Jarius Sneed seems like a likelier candidate for such a transaction.

The Chiefs picked up the option on Jones' contract, which pays him an extra $4.25 million in incentives and gives Kansas City the ability to franchise tag Jones this offseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

This move is more of a bookkeeping matter than anything else, as Jones was due the extra incentive money regardless. The All-Pro defensive lineman is still scheduled to hit the free agent market this offseason, but this restructuring allows Kansas City to franchise tag Jones if the team chooses to do so. Expect the 29-year-old to attract lots of attention after accumulating 30 total tackles, including 10.5 sacks and an additional 2.5 tackles for loss, in 2023.

Jones (quad) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII matchup against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Despite his quad injury, Jones was able to log a full week of practice and he's in line to play in Sunday's affair. The 29-year-old defensive lineman received First-Team All-Pro honors for the second year in a row in 2023, putting up 30 total tackles, including 10.5 sacks, in 16 regular-season games. Jones has also tallied four total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two pass deflections during the Chiefs' playoff run, and he'll look to add to those totals in Super Bowl LVIII.

Jones (quad) was limited at Friday's practice but doesn't have an injury designation after the first week of prep for Super Bowl LVIII against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Jones popped up on the Chiefs' estimated injury report Wednesday as a non-participant due to a quad issue, but he's since been able to log back-to-back limited practice sessions and there's no indication that he won't be ready come Feb. 11. The First Team All-Pro still has one more week to prepare for Super Bowl LVIII, so even if he has limitations during practice next week, it appears as if he's ready to play through his injury.

Jones (quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant on Thursday's estimated injury report after being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimate.

EDGE Analysis

The First Team All-Pro played on 84 percent of the defensive snaps in the Chiefs' AFC Championship Game victory over the Ravens. Jones' status Friday will be worth monitoring as Kansas City continues to prepare for its Feb. 11 Super Bowl matchup with San Francisco. The five-time All-Pro has four tackles, two passes defensed and a forced fumble in the postseason.

Jones (quadriceps) was listed as a non-participant in Kansas City's practice estimate Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Jones is dealing with a quadriceps injury, potentially casting doubt on his availability for the Super Bowl next week. While status won't be known until closer to the game, if he ends up being unable to play Derrick Nnadi and Tershawn Wharton should see increased playing time.

Jones tallied 30 tackles (20 solo), including 10.5 sacks during the 2023 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

,While Jones was predictably unable to match his 15.5 sacks from a season ago, the veteran remains a nuisance as a pass rusher, tallying nine or more sacks for the fifth time in the last six years. His tackle totals were down in 2023, and he indeed graded out poorly on that front, but he's still an elite presence from the interior and frequently required double teams from the opposition. Jones will hit free agency this offseason if he and the Chiefs can't come to an agreement on an extension before then.

Jones had one solo tackle, which was a sack, in Sunday's 25-17 win over the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was responsible for one of the Chiefs' six sacks on Jake Browning on Sunday. He's up to 9.5 sacks on the season and is one behind George Karlaftis for the team lead. Jones leads Kansas City with 12 tackles for a loss.

Jones recorded two tackles (one solo), including a sack, in Monday's 20-14 loss to the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Jones didn't have a monster stat line, but he was able to get to quarterback Aidan O'Connell for a sack, his first since he had two against the Eagles in Week 11. The defensive lineman has had a quiet stretch, producing six tackles, including the sack, while also deflecting a pass over the last five contests.