On Sunday night, Pro Football Talk released the details of the five-year contract the Kansas City Chiefs have signed with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones.
The five-year deal totals $158.8 million — an average of $31.8 million per year average annual value (AAV), which makes it the richest-ever contract for an NFL defensive tackle. (Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is earning $31.7 million AAV under the three-year contract he signed in 2022).
$60 million of that money is fully guaranteed at signing. Half of that comes from a $30 million signing bonus, which is pro-rated over the life of the contract ($6 million in cap hit each season).