Chiefs' most overpaid player has $44.9 million cap hit in 2026
Kansas City has a lot of money locked up here.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have a lot of money invested in a declining player for the 2026 NFL season. To be exact: $44. 9 million.
That's the cap hit of defensive tackle Chris Jones, who was once one of the best players in baseball but may not fit that title any longer. Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon, in a new article , has called Jones the most overpaid player on the Chiefs roster. "The seven-time Pro Bowler is still a stellar pass-rusher, but he is also clearly declining at the age of 31," Gagnon writes.
"Jones' approximate value total at Pro Football Reference has dropped significantly in back-to-back campaigns, and only five players in the league have higher cap numbers than his total of $44. 9 million for 2026. " MORE: E agles' new signing flew himself as a pilot to Philadelphia That's actually awful that Jones has a cap hit that's higher than all but five players for the season ahead.