Christopher Deshun Jones, popularly known as Chris Jones, is an American football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. He played college football at Mississippi State University and was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Since then, he has earned his way to 6 straight Pro Bowls from 2019-2024, while also earning First-Team All-Pro honors in 2022, 2023 and 2024. He is also a three-time Super Bowl champion as a member of the Chiefs.
Jones and the Chiefs finalized a new contract in March 2024 which will see the dominant defensive tackle stay in Kansas City for another five years. As of January 2025, Jones has recorded 310 combo tackles with 80.5 sacks and two interceptions for the Chiefs (via ESPN). Jones played three seasons of college football with the Mississippi State Bulldogs and went to Houston High School to play high school football.
Chris Jones Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Chris Jones' contract with the Kansas City Chiefs is a five-year deal worth a whopping $158,750,000. This deal comes with a signing bonus of $30 million and a guarantee of $95 million. For 2025, the Chiefs fan favorite will earn $13.75 million as base salary while carrying a cap hit of $34,850,000 and a dead cap value of $52,750,000.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 5 yr(s) / $158,750,000 | $30,000,000 | $31,750,000 | $60,000,000 | $95,000,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $1,250,000 | $6,000,000 | $7,350,000 | $60,000,000 | $31,350,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,750,000 | $6,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $34,850,000 | $52,750,000 | $28,850,000 |
| 2026 | $19,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $41,100,000 | $18,000,000 | $35,100,000 |
| 2027 | $28,250,000 | $6,000,000 | $34,350,000 | $12,000,000 | $28,350,000 | |
| 2028 | $35,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $41,100,000 | $6,000,000 | $35,100,000 |
How much is Chris Jones getting paid?
As per Spotrac, Jones will earn $13.75 million as a base salary for 2025. His average annual salary over five years comes to $31.75 million.
How much does Chris Jones make in a minute?
With his new five-year deal, Chris Jones is set to earn roughly $60 per minute. This is a huge step up from his previous contract where he was making approximately $37 per minute.
What are the terms of Chris Jones’ Contract?
Chris Jones signed a five-year, $158,750,000 million contract with the Chiefs in March 2024. According to Spotrac, Jones' contract along with the following terms:
- $60M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2024 salary + 2025 compensation)
- $35M of 2026 compensation is fully guaranteed on the 3rd league day of 2025 (injury guaranteed at signing)
- $3M of 2027 salary will be fully guaranteed on the 3rd league day of 2027
- $3M of 2028 salary will be fully guaranteed on the 3rd league day of 2028
- 2025 Roster Bonus: $15M (guaranteed, will be paid on the 3rd league day of 2025)
- 2026 Roster Bonus: $16M (fully guaranteed on the 3rd league day of 2025, injury guaranteed at signing)
How much of Chris Jones's contract is guaranteed?
The 2024 five-year deal of Chris Jones has a $95 million total guarantee as per Spotrac.
Chris Jones Contract History
Chris Jones signed an entry-level 4-year, $6,231,229 contract with the Chiefs after being drafted by them in 2016.
He signed a one-year contract worth $16,126,000 in 2020 but then converted it into another 4-year $80 million contract. Jones then signed a one-year deal in 2023 worth $19.5 million even though he was looking for a longer deal. This contract included a $18,416,667 guarantee and his average annual salary was $19,500,000.
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2023 - 2023 | 1 yr(s) / $19,500,000 | $19,500,000 | $18,416,667 | $18,416,667 | |
| 2020 - 2023 | 4 yr(s) / $80,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $37,626,000 | $60,000,000 | |
| 2020 - 2020 | 1 yr(s) / $16,126,000 | $16,126,000 | |||
| 2016 - 2019 | 4 yr(s) / $6,231,229 | $2,731,801 | $1,557,807 | $3,440,039 | $3,440,039 |
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FAQs on Chris Jones
A. Chris Jones has signed a five-year deal in 2024 with the Chiefs which will see him play for the franchise till 2029.
A. Chris Jones' latest contract from 2024 will see him earn an average annual salary of $31.75 million.
A. Chris Jones was drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
A. Chris Jones was born in the city of Houston, Mississippi.
A. As of January 2025, Chris Jones has 80.5 career sacks from nine seasons in the NFL.
