Proposed Commanders Trade Lands Chiefs All-Pro Chris Jones Replacement
Despite winning the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs have a massive decision to make with Chris Jones. Jones made it clear last offseason that he wanted a new contract and while that resulted in a short-term fix, the Chiefs will likely have to make a decision this offseason on his future. The possible replacements include Jonathan Allen of the Washington Commanders as he’s under contract for 2024 and 2025.
While their defense, which gave up over 30 points per game, could use improvements, there are cheaper options for the Commanders to pursue. The Chiefs are in a win-now situation and could be intrigued by moving picks for Allen. The proposed trade from Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine sends the Commanders a 2024 second and third-round pick. The Chiefs would land Allen in this deal.
“The Chiefs are facing a Chris Jones conundrum this offseason. After negotiating with their star defensive tackle this fall and only coming up with a short-term fix to end his holdout, they might have to get creative this spring.
“Letting Jones walk and trading for a player they won’t have to negotiate with would certainly qualify.”
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With Jones not anywhere near an extension, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, looking around for possible replacements could be in the Kansas City Chiefs’ best interest.
Jones isn’t exactly replaceable, playing a massive part in the Chiefs’ three Super Bowls. Outside of what he brings from that perspective, he had 10.5 sacks in 2023 and 15.5 in 2022. Jones was named an All-Pro for the fourth straight season this year. The former Washington Commanders first-round pick posted 5.5 sacks in 2023 and 7.5 in 2022.
