Tag: Chris Jones

Did Chris Jones just tease that he will re-sign with the Chiefs?

Jones’ latest cryptic post on social media seems to be a signal that he might re-sign with the #Chiefs.

Chris Jones has been a cornerstone of the Kansas City Chiefs defense for years. He is set to become a free agent next week if the team can’t agree with him on a contract extension, but the star lineman’s latest post to Twitter may indicate that Jones is leaning toward re-signing in Kansas City.

Check out his cryptic tweet below to see his message:

While this tweet is far from concrete evidence that the Chiefs have a deal to keep Jones on their roster, it seems to signal that negotiations are progressing well.

Kansas City elected to use its franchise tag on defensive back L’Jarius Sneed after using it on Jones last year, so if no agreement is reached, the defensive lineman will hit the open market.

Nothing official has been reported by the Chiefs yet, but if this enigmatic post is any indication, Kansas City’s fans may get some good news about Jones’ contract situation in the coming days.

Chiefs DT Chris Jones responds to rumors that he will join the Raiders in free agency

Kansas City #Chiefs DT Chris Jones responded to rumors that he will join the Las Vegas #Raiders in free agency.

The free agency frenzy is underway with the official start less than a week away. The many scenarios regarding some top players, including Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, continue to be discussed.

The star defensive lineman responded to an article suggesting he would consider signing with AFC West rival Las Vegas Raiders with a cryptic handshake emoji. Jones seemingly responded to an idea from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo during a roundtable discussion about the upcoming free agency period.

“Multiple teams in the AFC West need help on the defensive line; I’m just saying, the place where he played his last game as a Chief may be his first game as somebody,” said Garafolo, hinting at Allegiant Stadium’s NFL tenants. “I don’t know, I’m just saying. I dunno. Who knows. I’m just trying to find a way to not allude to the fact that it’s the (Las Vegas) Raiders I’m talking about.”

Jones has historically had fun with the media regarding his decision-making, so this can be a joke. Chiefs fans wouldn’t laugh if this became a reality and had to see a franchise favorite wearing silver and black next season.

Available free agent defensive linemen for the Broncos in 2024

The list of free agent defensive linemen available to the Broncos includes Shelby Harris and Calais Campbell.

The Denver Broncos are expected to beef up their defensive line this offseason after struggling to stop the run in 2023.

The most notable interior defensive lineman set to hit free agency this year is Chris Jones, but the Kansas City Chiefs will do everything they can to keep him. Even if KC did let Jones slip away, the Broncos probably wouldn’t be able to afford him.

Below, Denver fans will recognize the names of two budget options in Shelby Harris and Calais Campbell. Harris, of course, played for the Broncos from 2017-2021, and the team hosted him on a free-agent visit last year. Campbell was born and raised in Denver and he nearly signed with the Broncos in 2017.

Check out the full list of notable free agent defensive linemen below.

NBA Legend Charles Barkley sends message to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

Charles Barkley sent a message to Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on ‘Inside the NBA’

The Kansas City Chiefs faced critics during their 2023 regular season run to Super Bowl LVIII. They were often picked as the underdog throughout the postseason, including their overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

The players have embraced the negative press, often using it as fuel during their winning streak. The critics usually aren’t referred to by name in any of the players’ press conferences or interviews unless their name is Charles Barkley. The basketball legend has made it no secret that he enjoys betting on games and has frequently better against the Chiefs throughout the postseason.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made sure to remind the world of Barkley’s prediction failures and not let them go unnoticed, as he recently addressed him on social media.

“Watching @NBAonTNT and trying to see if my man Charles is going to pick against the Chiefs again in the next round!” posted Mahomes on his X account.

Mahomes didn’t have to wait long for a response as Barkley took some time during the show to speak directly into the camera.

“Number one, you Travis and Chris Jones, Chris Jones, I love you, Andy Reid, congratulations,” said Barkley. “Yeah, I bet against you at Buffalo, I bet against you at Baltimore. And I bet against you in the Superbowl. I was zero for three. I got to wait until next year; congratulations, brother.”

Barkley hasn’t had the best track record in making bets or guarantees, as shown on the legendary basketball show Inside The NBA Mahomes and the Chiefs should probably hope that he continues to bet against them in 2024.

Top 5 defensive tackle free agent options for Raiders

Top 5 defensive tackle free agent options for Raiders

It’s past time for the Raiders to make a splash at defensive tackle. They have the edge rushers and some solid overall play on the defense. If they can add an anchor in the middle of that defensive line, they could be a real force on the defensive side of the ball.

There are a lot of good option that could be hitting the market next week. Here are the top give they should consider.

 

 

 

 

 

Could the status of Chiefs star Chris Jones impact the Commanders potentially trading Jonathan Allen?

Could Chiefs’ star Chris Jones impact Allen’s future?

Playing a game of word association in an appearance on the Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C. last week, new Commanders coach Dan Quinn called defensive tackle Jonathan Allen “dominant.”

Surely, Quinn wouldn’t want general manager Adam Peters to trade a dominant player — and one of the NFL’s best defensive tackles — would he?

Well, of course, he wouldn’t. Coaches never want to trade good players. Especially players who can still play at a high level. But while Washington has preached this new regime will be a collaborative group with an aligned vision, Peters may realize that Allen’s value could never be higher — especially of the Chiefs keep star defensive tackle Chris Jones off the market.

Allen’s name has centered around trade rumors since late last season when he voiced his frustration over the constant losing. However, last month at a media event, Allen backed off those comments and said he was excited about Peters, Quinn and the new regime.

While there has been nothing official on Allen or any of Washington’s players, more speculation has emerged of Allen potentially being traded, including this tweet from Spotrac, which covers the NFL salary cap.

Keep in mind, this is not a report — it’s speculation. However, it does make sense. Allen has two years remaining on his contract at a reasonable rate for a player of his magnitude and no guaranteed money left. That’s good for Washington. It also helps his potential trade value.

If Allen is traded — which I still believe is unlikely — it could happen sometime in the next two weeks with the opening of the new league year and free agency.

Four key situations for the Chiefs to manage in the 2024 offseason

The #Chiefs will have to negotiate these four key situations during the 2024 offseason.

The Kansas City Chiefs are back-to-back Super Bowl champions for the first time in franchise history, and the first team since the 2003-04 New England Patriots to hoist Lombardi Trophies in consecutive seasons.

It is now time for the Chiefs to focus on free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft. Two of Kansas City’s top contributors, Chris Jones and L’Jarius Sneed, are set to hit the open market, and with just over $27 million in cap space available, it may prove to be difficult for the Chiefs to retain both of them.

Kansas City is in the midst of a dynasty, and the Chiefs haven’t been afraid to sacrifice key pieces to keep their championship window open.

With that in mind, take a look at the most important situations the Chiefs will have to address this offseason:

6 Interior defensive linemen Vikings could target in free agency

From Chris Jones to Christian Wilkins, here are six players the Minnesota Vikings could look to bring in via free agency to upgrade their defense at defensive tackle.

Unlike the interior of the offensive line, the interior of the defensive line isn’t an area of need for the Minnesota Vikings. They have some talent at the position already in-house with nose tackle Harrison Phillips and defensive tackles Sheldon Day and Khyiris Tonga.

They also have 2023 fifth-round pick Jaquelin Roy at the position, who showed some promise during the season. The Vikings have a solid group up front already.

With that said, the league is constantly changing and evolving. If you’re not constantly looking for ways to improve your team, you may as well pack your bags now – cause you’re not going to last long in this league.

The defensive tackle group they have in Minnesota right now is adequate, but there are plenty of options available for them to upgrade – if the front office decides that’s where they want to spend their money.

It’s important to note that the six players we’re going to look at in this are listed without regard to the schemes they come from or what they’re best suited to play in (i.e. 4-3 vs. 3-4). Defensive coordinator Brian Flores implements so much variety in his defensive gameplans that he can make use of talent regardless of the perceived “fit” in the scheme.

So, with that disclaimer out of the way, let’s take a look at six options for the Minnesota Vikings to upgrade on the interior during free agency.

The NFL’s top 101 free agents in 2024

Ahead of the 2024 league year, here are Touchdown Wire’s top 101 impending free agents.

When the new NFL league year begins on Wednesday, March 13, all 32 teams must be in compliance with the salary cap. and it’s time for those teams who can to try and pluck the best free agents on the open market. Teams are allowed to discuss potential contracts with those free agents on March 11, which is the league’s legal tampering period.

Some of the players on this list will be given the franchise tags by their current teams, which obviously complicates things to a point, but below, you’ll see our list of the top 101 impending free agents. This list is based on age. tape study, advanced metrics, production, scheme-transcendence, and potential impact on any new team.

Here are Touchdown Wire’s top 101 free agents for the 2024 league year.