[ESPN.com] The Chiefs have signed running back Thomas Jones to a two-year deal worth $5 million, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
The Chiefs announced the deal Tuesday but declined to disclose the terms.
Jones was released by the Jets last week after being due a $3 million roster bonus on top of a $2.8 million base salary this season. He and the Jets failed to reach a compromise on restructuring his contract; the team wanted him to take a pay cut.
City’s radar. After spending Tuesday with the Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent running back Willie Parker was scheduled to visit the Chiefs on Thursday, a league source told Schefter, but the trip was canceled when Jones entered the fold.
The Chiefs also met with Justin Fargas on Tuesday, according to a league source.
The 31-year-old Jones is coming off a season in which he set career highs by rushing for 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns while helping the Jets reach the AFC Championship Game against Indianapolis. He was also a popular presence in the locker room, twice being voted the team’s most inspirational player by his teammates.
Great pickup at a great price. Now we just need to solidify our offensive line, add one WR/Returner and our offense is set for success
Comment by LJ Sucks — March 9, 2010 @ 6:16 pm
great pick-up we need to do alot more.
Comment by chris — March 9, 2010 @ 6:25 pm
Great pickup…he reminds me of priest..same body size… think he’ll complement JC really well and will help mentor him alot..word is that T Jones is a great guy to have in the locker room…good pickup for a good price…now we just need to get some more players to help:
1)O-Line
2)O-Line
3)Safety
4)TE(sean ryan sucks)
5)LB
6)WR
I think we should try to find some more help via Free Agency/Trade and then fill the rest of the blanks with the draft…..we really need to get a couple good lineman to help out JC and t jones and keep Cassel off the ground…..Think we can turn this around this year..Go Chiefs!!!
Comment by mike41 — March 9, 2010 @ 6:52 pm
I like the pick up too. I think Fargas would have been a better compliment to charles though. Jones is good, but we need that bruising back like LJ used to be in 2005. Fargas always seemed like a downhill runner. KC still needs help, and I would like to see them trade for Olsen (TE) from Chicago. Olsen was used the wrong way in Chicago and reminds me of one of those smaller more versitile tight ends. Now go get OT Okung, C M. Pouncey from Florida, and DE/OLB Jerry Hughes from TCU with the first three picks in the draft. GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by eplueger — March 9, 2010 @ 7:57 pm
O-line for the first two picks hell ya! GO KC! Jones and Chambers hell ya!
Comment by Krypta Knight — March 9, 2010 @ 7:59 pm
good pickup. good price. Please sign Derrick Johnson.
Comment by Jeff in VA — March 9, 2010 @ 9:00 pm
Jeff I think they are ok with DJ being a first round tender. I doubt anyone would trade a first for him. Chiefs can always counter anyways. Thomas Jones is a great pickup. I think he has more left and with these 2 guys then KC could really do some killer running next year.
Okung for first round, maybe Pouncy would fall to our 2nd.. would be nice. If not then we have a ton of options there and probably for the second 2nd round pick.
Needs to be draft day….. SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHH!! BLACKSHIRTS KILLIN NEXT YEAR!! even without you
Comment by RedNGold4LIFE — March 9, 2010 @ 11:30 pm
Good pickup KC. Thank you for hearing us Pioli. Im hoping we can sign the lineman the Colts just released. And hopefully a defensive player and then off to the draft we go
Comment by Mykell in Cali — March 10, 2010 @ 12:06 am
IF KC could do something to get that OJ Otagwe(sp) from the Rams I would consider the pre-draft selections a success..But either way im happy heading into the draft..Lets remember we do have alot of money to spend and the June 1st cuts havent happend yet..Just because a team gets rid of someone on June 1st doesnt mean they are not valuable on the field still.So I think thats where we are going to sign a few more guys..
Comment by Dan B from Ohio — March 10, 2010 @ 7:06 am
Sorry Suh will most likely be a Lion. I believe we will wind up with Russell Okung, which I have no problem with that pick, or maybe even Bulaga from Iowa also in the tackle position
Comment by kcchiefs19692003 — March 10, 2010 @ 9:01 am
I think everyone agrees we still need alot of help…With Jones in the mix what AFC West team has be better running back situation?? Now lets put an OL in front of them
Comment by Dane — March 10, 2010 @ 3:50 pm
great pick up now get tony g back
Comment by michael diedrich — March 11, 2010 @ 1:01 am