Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones shared a cryptic post on social media as he continues to negotiate a contract extension with the Super Bowl champions. After placing the franchise tag on L’Jarius Sneed, Jones is the next domino to fall in Kansas City.
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Once the Chiefs finish taking care of their own upcoming free agents, they’ll begin to focus on outside free agents and the 2024 NFL Draft. Considering the strengths of this year’s draft class, Kansas City should be able to land potential starters at positions of need. All of that and more in today’s Chiefs news!
Drue Tranquill Contract Details: LB Re-Signs With Chiefs for $19 Million Ahead of NFL Free Agency
As the Chiefs continue to negotiate a contract extension with Jones, they finalized a deal to re-sign starting linebacker Drue Tranquill on Thursday. After signing a one-year deal with the Chiefs last offseason, Tranquill flourished in his first season with Kansas City.
Tranquill appeared in 19 total games for the Chiefs last season, including nine starts. Despite playing linebacker, Tranquill flourished as a pass rusher in Kansas City. He finished the year with 22 total pressures, including five sacks and two forced fumbles.
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Chiefs’ Chris Jones Shares Cryptic Social Media Post Ahead of NFL Free Agency
While many expect the Chiefs to eventually agree to a massive contract extension with Jones, it hasn’t happened just yet. Jones only added fuel to the fire of doubt on Thursday with a cryptic post on social media.
Jones is known for his personality and willingness to make jokes, so it’s difficult to decipher exactly what his latest social media post truly means. Given the panic of fans in Kansas City due to the quickly approaching start of free agency, Jones is likely toying with their emotions.
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Many NFL Fans With Frostbite Injuries From Freezing Cold Dolphins-Chiefs Playoff Game Need Amputations
It’s hard to forget the epic Wild Card Round battle between the Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins in January. Both teams took the field in below-freezing conditions, with an absolutely absurd wind chill of -27 degrees at kickoff.
While many will remember the game due to the freezing temperatures, some fans in attendance are unfortunately suffering from the aftereffects of frostbite. According to Fox 4 in Kansas City, some fans might even require amputations to treat their frostbite injuries.
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NFL Analyst Believes Lions Are Biggest Threat to Chiefs – “Jared Goff Understands What It Takes To Beat a Guy Like Patrick Mahomes”
Although the San Francisco 49ers are widely viewed as the NFC favorites heading into next season, one NFL analyst thinks another NFC team is Kansas City’s biggest threat. ESPN NFL analyst Harry Douglas joined First Take to reveal his top choice in the NFC.
Douglas believes that the Detroit Lions are the biggest threat to the Chiefs heading into 2024. He believes that Lions quarterback Jared Goff has what it takes to beat Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the NFL’s biggest stage.
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Joe Broback’s 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams Falls After the NFL Combine, Vikings Trade Up for a Quarterback
After winning Super Bowl 58, the Chiefs sit in an envious spot in the 2024 NFL Draft with the 32nd overall pick. Given Kansas City’s needs at wide receiver and offensive tackle, they should have plenty of options fall right in their laps at the end of the first round.
Pro Football Network’s Joe Broback released his latest mock draft and has the Chiefs landing an intriguing wide receiver with their first-round selection. Following the release of Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kansas City will surely be looking to make an addition at wide receiver this offseason.
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