Chiefs DT Chris Jones holding out of minicamp

Another young lineman is holding out from mandatory minicamp.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is not current with the staff today as minicamp opens, and is not anticipated to attend the three-day session, per sources advised of the circumstance.
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Per Rapoport, contract discussions between the Chiefs and the star defensive speech have stalled, leading to the holdout.
Jones skipped each of the voluntary portions of offseason workouts hoping for a deal. Without one, he’ll bypass the portion that is mandatory . As with players under contract, Jones is subject to fines of $88,650 for mandatory minicamp, per the CBA. Fines are in the discretion of the team.
A 2016 second-round select, Jones is set to make just $1.2 million in base wages. As one of the best interior linemen in the NFL, he is woefully underpaid. The 24-year-old is coming from a 15.5-sack season as a game-wrecker on the inside. He has generated 24 sacks in his first three seasons.
Together with the Chiefs moving under new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnulolo to a 4-3 front, Jones may be an penetrating force in 2019. First, K.C. must repay his contract position.

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Chiefs DT Chris Jones holding out of minicamp