When the NFL free agency of 2024 gets underway on March 13 and the new league year gets underway, the Detroit Lions will have an abundance of options at their disposal.
They already have a high-profile All-Pro associated with them.
The NFL writer for ESPN, Aaron Schatz, recommended on Friday that the Lions try to sign All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones in his piece highlighting the “bold” offseason moves made by each NFL team.
The Minnesota Vikings, for example, may consider dealing Justin Jefferson rather of re-signing the young, talented wide receiver. Schatz offered options for the other 31 clubs, saying that “some of these are realistic and others are more far-fetched, but each would provide a significant change.”
Jones has been an integral part of the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty over the past half-decade. He turns 30 in July.
Without a doubt, signing Jones would have a significant impact on the Lions’ future, both on the field for a defense that has failed to apply consistent pressure and off the field due to Jones’ demand for one of the biggest contracts in the league for a defensive player.
He might be the deciding factor that advances the Lions to the Super Bowl for the first time, having fallen one game short the previous season, or he might hurt the team’s finances going forward (or maybe both).
Jones has played his whole career in Kansas City. He is a three-time Super Bowl champion, five-time Pro Bowler, and two-time first-team All-Pro. Jones is a three-technique defensive lineman who can play both inside and outside the line. He can cause havoc wherever he lines up. Jones lines up between the guard and the tackle.