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Jun 14, 2023

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As mandatory minicamp began for the Chiefs on Tuesday, there was one notable absence. After missing all of the team’s voluntary workouts, Chris Jones remains away from the team during mandatory minicamp amidst a contract dispute.

Jones is in the final year of a four-year contract worth $80 million. After a career year (tied for fourth in the NFL in sacks last season with 15.5) and a Super Bowl-winning season, he’s due for a fresh payday. He also might take a small hit to his wallet for holding out.

All players who skip mandatory minicamp are subject to fines from their respective teams. This year the fine amounts are as follows:

Day 1: $16,459
Day 2: $32,920
Day 3: $49,374

Should Jones remain absent on the third day, the Chiefs can fine him nearly $99,000 in total. They don’t have to enforce this fine, but they’re within their rights to do so. In order to keep the peace ahead of a contract extension, the team might be wise to waive the fines.

Reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter indicate that the two sides have been talking shop and that the Chiefs expect to have a contract extension done this offseason. If you’ll recall, Jones signed his current deal back in July 2020 and the timing of a new deal could look similar. Schefter also suggested that getting a deal done with Jones could reignite the team’s interest in signing free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins.

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Important Dates Ahead:

June 13-15: Mandatory minicamp

June 15-25: Chiefs training camp schedule released

July 17: Deadline for players on franchise tag to be signed to a multi-year contract extension