Chiefs DL Chris Jones gets shocking criticism from an NFL Writer
Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl defensive lineman Chris Jones gets shocking criticism from an NFL Writer | @EdEastonJr
Bleacher Report ’s Brad Gagnon recently named each team’s most overpaid player to this point in free agency. For the Kansas City Chiefs , he chose multiple-time Pro Bowler Chris Jones, despite his recent accomplishments. “The seven-time Pro Bowler is still a stellar pass-rusher, but he is also clearly declining at the age of 31,” wrote Gagnon .
“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. ” During the 2025 season, Jones tallied 29 total tackles, seven sacks, and 32 quarterback pressures.
He was named to his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl as one of the few standout presences in a disappointing team season. The multiple-time first or second team All-Pro missed being named to either list for the first time since 2019. According to OverTheCap.
com , Jones will receive a base salary of $19,000,000, plus a prorated signing bonus of $9,750,000, a roster bonus of $16,000,000, and a workout bonus of $100,000 in 2026. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs DL Chris Jones gets shocking criticism from an NFL Writer