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NFL Rumors: Would the Chiefs consider trading Chris Jones?

Kansas City general manager Brett Veach is unlikely to trade Chris Jones, even in the middle of a contract dispute. This is not Tyreek Hill 2.0, as the Chiefs don’t have an obvious replacement for one of the best pass-rushers in football.

Jones is due his payday, as he’s still in his prime. If recent reports are to be believed, Jones wants a long-term contract at about $30 million per season, which would make him the second-highest paid pass-rusher in football to only Aaron Donald. That seems about appropriate, and it will likely come to fruition once Veach and Jones’ representatives work out the finer points of this contract. Unfortunately, that will only come after a fierce negotiation.

But what if said negotiations took a turn for the worse? If the Chiefs were to trade Jones, how much could they expect back in return? Arrowhead Addict’s Greg Morse took a shot at that prognosis:

"“What exactly could that return look like? I took my cue from the Tyreek Hill trade that Brett Veach pulled off last year where he netted five draft choices: one first, one second, two fourths, and a sixth-round selection over the next two draft classes…As I’ve said before, wide receivers are a hot commodity, but pass rushers are worth their weight in gold. Which is why I think the Chiefs could easily get at least two first-round picks for Chris Jones.”"

Along with several firsts, Morse also believes Jones could fetch some late-round draft capital. He’s right in that pass rushers are more valuable than wide receivers in the modern NFL. They are the first line of defense against the most important position in football — the quarterback. Because of this Jones could land KC a solid return, even at the age of 30.

That trade — or any, for that matter — still seems unlikely from KC’s perspective.