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    Sweeney: 2026 could be Jones’ last year as Chief

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    The Kansas City Star’s Pete Sweeney believes that, barring a restructure or pay cut, 2026 could be DT Chris Jones’ last season with the Chiefs.

    Moving on from Jones would save the Chiefs $28.35 million in 2027 cap space, and while he’s still clearly an upper-echelon defensive tackle, the Chiefs did just draft Peter Woods in the first round. Jones managed just seven sacks last year and was left off the All-Pro teams for the first time since 2019. He’s entering his age-32 season in 2026.
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