SportsBeat KC: The role Patrick Mahomes played in Chris Jones’ new long-term deal
Last week, the Chiefs and Chris Jones announced a new four-year contract, a deal is worth up to $85 million. On Monday, Jones, coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach spoke to the negotiation and signing that allowed the team to retain Jones on a long-term basis instead of just a one-year franchise tag.
On this episode of The Star’s daily SportsBeat KC podcast, Jones explains what the contract means to him, and Reid speaks to the importance of Jones to the defending Super Bowl champions. Veach digs down into the negotiation and how events like the milestone signing of Patrick Mahomes’ contract and the coronavirus pandemic played a role in the process.
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Chiefs, Chris Jones agree to terms on four-year deal worth $85 million with $60 million guaranteed
Chiefs pay homage to liquor store clerk who broke news of Patrick Mahomes’ deal