Chiefs' Chris Jones hopes for new deal, says he could play opener - ESPN
ESPN Chris Jones said he still hopes to sign a new long-term deal with the Kansas City Chiefs and indicated he could be ready to play in the reigning Super Bowl champions' season opener Thursday.
Jones spoke to reporters Wednesday while attending a team charity event at the Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City. The star defensive lineman declined to discuss specific details about his contract stalemate with the Chiefs but said he is simply "asking for a raise" and emphasized that he does not want to be a distraction to his teammates.
"I can't really talk about it," Jones said when asked about the negotiations. "Hopefully it gets worked out.
"It's always been my goal to be a Kansas City Chief for life. I've said that multiple times on social media platforms, from interviews -- and they know where my position is at. Hopefully we can get something worked out for the long term."
