Jones logged six tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Friday's 19-17 win against the Raiders. Jones had been uncharacteristically quiet on the sack front coming into Friday, going seven games without a sack. However, he got to Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell twice in the second quarter Friday. Bolton now has 5.0 sacks on the season, so he'll need to go on a run over Kansas City's final five regular-season games to reach double-digit sacks for the third straight campaign.
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Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
7/3/1994 (30)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'6", 310 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 2; Pk (KC)
Birthplace
Houston, MS, USA
Position
DT
College
Mississippi State
Experience
9 seasons
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2016-Present
(9 seasons)
Jones logged six tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Friday's 19-17 win against the Raiders. Jones had been uncharacteristically quiet on the sack front coming into Friday, going seven games without a sack. However, he got to Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell twice in the second quarter Friday. Bolton now has 5.0 sacks on the season, so he'll need to go on a run over Kansas City's final five regular-season games to reach double-digit sacks for the third straight campaign.
Jones finished with 2.0 sacks and four total tackles (three solo) in the Chiefs' 17-10 win over the Chargers on Sunday. The five-time All-Pro finished with his best statistical game of the year to date. Jones has nine tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in 2024.
Jones (shoulder) wasn't listed on the Chiefs' injury report Monday ahead of Thursday's regular-season opener against the Ravens, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. Jones returned to practice last week and appeared to be on track to play in Thursday's regular-season opener, but Kansas City's injury report Monday made it official. With Jones back at full health heading into 2024, he's expected to remain one of the most dominant interior pass rushers in the NFL.
Jones (shoulder) returned to practice last week and was a participant again Sunday, and he appears to be in line to play in Thursday's season opener versus Baltimore, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports. Jones suffered a shoulder stinger in early August and didn't play in any of Kansas City's preseason contests, but his ability to practice of late suggests that the veteran pass rusher isn't at much risk of sitting out Week 1. An official update on Jones' status will come when Kansas City's initial injury report is released Monday.
Jones (shoulder) did not practice Tuesday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports. Jones appears to be dealing with a stinger picked up during Monday's practice. The star defensive tackle re-signed with a massive five-year contract with Kansas City earlier this offseason, and the team now figures to take a cautious approach to his recovery. Jones could well be held out of preseason action entirely if the team has any concerns about his shoulder, with an eye toward him being fully ready to take on the Ravens in Week 1 on Thursday, Sept. 05.
Jones (groin) was spotted participating in Wednesday's practice, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports. Jones has been nursing a groin injury over the last couple of days, but it now appears as if he's moved past the issue. The 2023 first-team All-Pro racked up 30 total tackles, including 10.5 sacks, while also defending four passes last year, and he's expected to remain one of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFL this coming season.
Jones was held out of practice Sunday due to a strained groin, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports. The severity of Jones' groin strain isn't clear, but it seems likely that he'll be kept off the practice field until he's fully healed. The veteran pass rusher signed a five-year contract to remain in KC in March after posting 10.5 sacks among his 30 tackles over 16 regular-season contests last year. Aside from the one game he sat out in 2023 due to a contract holdout, Jones hasn't missed a contest over the past two campaigns.
Jones and the Chiefs agreed on a five-year contract that includes $95 million guaranteed Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. It's a historic deal that gives the veteran the highest average annual salary ever for a defensive tackle. After a 2023 campaign where Jones sat out the first game of the year while still negotiating a contract, the two sides have removed any drama on his status, with the team heading into free agency Wednesday. The 29-year-old was once again dominant this past season, recording 30 tackles, including 10.5 sacks, while also deflecting four passes over 16 regular-season contests. Additionally, he added eight tackles, including 0.5 sacks, two pass deflections and a forced fumble over the Chiefs' four postseason contests on their way to becoming the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in the NFL since the Patriots of the 2004 season. Jones is now under contract until he's 34 years old, and the 2024 campaign will be his ninth in Kansas City.
Kansas City has felt "growing optimism" about re-signing Jones to a new contract before free agency per a league source, Nate Taylor and Dianna Russini of The Athletic report. The Chiefs are hoping to have Jones officially re-signed prior to March 11, when free agents become eligible to begin negotiations with other teams around the league. The standout pass rusher is reportedly seeking a contract that will pay him in the ballpark of $30 million annually, which would put him behind Nick Bosa and Aaron Donald. The All-Pro defensive lineman has compiled 25.5 sacks across the last two seasons, and he made game-changing plays in each of Kansas City's last two Super Bowl victories, making his value to the team undeniable. A recent restructure would allow the Chiefs to place the franchise tag on Jones if desirable, but L'Jarius Sneed seems like a likelier candidate for such a transaction.