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USAT: Chiefs Wire

Mar 31, 2022

There’s more than meets the eye with a number of contracts the Kansas City Chiefs have handed out this offseason. That remains the case with the deal signed by new Chiefs RB Ronald Jones. - It was originally reported as a one-year contract worth up to $5 million. According to the folks at Over The Cap, Jones’ contract includes a $1.25 million base salary. He also gets a $250K signing bonus, bringing his one-year cap hit up to $1.5 million for the 2022 NFL season. Only $750K of the contract is fully guaranteed and the Chiefs could save that amount if they released or traded him at any point. They’d also eat another $750K in dead money if that were the case. - If Jones’ contract is in fact worth up to $5 million, the remaining amount ($3.5 million) will be earned or unearned in various contract incentives that Over The Cap isn’t necessarily privy to. - While Andy Reid seemed to suggest that Jones will be given a chance to be a major part of the offense, his contract hardly suggests he’s a lock to make the 53-man roster. If the Chiefs find that Derrick Gore takes a step forward for instance or they’re able to grab a player they really like in the draft, they’re not in a situation where they couldn’t turn around and trade or release Jones. We’ve seen the team do that in the past with players like Carlos Hyde and DeAndre Washington. - On the other hand, if Jones makes the 53-man roster and contributes in a big way, it’s a great contract for the team. It also could set him up nicely for a payday in 2023 when he hits free agency again. - - List - - Updated look at Chiefs' offseason roster following first waves of free agency - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Chiefs Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Chiefs Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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