The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive tackle Chris Jones have agreed to a four-year extension. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Chiefs sign DT Chris Jones to four-year, $85 million deal

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 7/14/20

The Kansas City Chiefs are celebrating winning Super Bowl LIV by spending big to retain their title.

Roughly one week after the Chiefs signed Super Bowl MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes to what could become the largest player contract in sports history, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the club has signed defensive tackle Chris Jones to a four-year extension that could be worth $85 million when all is said and done.

Schefter added the deal includes $37 million due at signing, $60 million guaranteed for injury, and $5 million in incentives.

Kevin Cole of Pro Football Focus explained why the Chiefs made this decision heading into a 2020 season that remains in doubt due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Jones contract establishes a 2-year window for the Chiefs to try for another SB without losing talent.

In 2022, five players (Mahomes, Clark, Jones, Hill and Hitchens) will likely account for 45-55% of the team's cap. Kelce, Schwartz and Fisher are only signed through 2021
— Kevin Cole (@KevinColePFF) July 14, 2020

Across the past two years, Jones accumulated 24.5 sacks in 29 regular-season appearances. The 26-year-old led Kansas City in QB takedowns over that same period.

Mahomes celebrated the news via Twitter.