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SportsBeat KC: Talking about Chris Jones and the Chiefs’ offseason winning streak

FILE - This is an Aug. 29, 2019, file photo showing Kansas City Chiefs’ Chris Jones warming up before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. The Chiefs have agreed with defensive tackle Chris Jones on a four-year, $85 million contract extension that includes $60 million in guarantees, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the signing. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
FILE - This is an Aug. 29, 2019, file photo showing Kansas City Chiefs’ Chris Jones warming up before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. The Chiefs have agreed with defensive tackle Chris Jones on a four-year, $85 million contract extension that includes $60 million in guarantees, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the signing. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File) Matt Ludtke AP

It happened with a day to spare. Chris Jones remains a member of the Kansas City Chiefs with news that he and his camp agreed to a four-year deal Tuesday worth up to $85 million. The deadline to get a long-term deal done was Wednesday.

Thus, the Chiefs’ tremendous offseason continues, and the A-Team of Herbie Teope, Sam McDowell, Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian join host Blair Kerkhoff to break down the news on this episode of The Star’s daily SportsBeat KC podcast.

After a break, you’ll hear why Jones is one of the most popular players in the locker room.

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Chiefs, Chris Jones agree to terms on four-year deal worth $85 million, with $60 million guaranteed

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Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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