With the Chiefs planning to pick up Williams' contract option, the running back is slated to earn $2.3 million in 2020, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Over his past two campaigns with Kansas City, Williams combined for 161 carries for 754 yards, to go along with 53 catches for 373 yards and 13 total TDs through 27 games. The 27-year-old capped things last season by rushing 17 times for 104 yards and a TD while hauling in four passes for 29 yards and another score during the Chiefs' 31-20 win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. As things stand, Williams continues to profile as the team's top backfield option, with the likes of Darrel Williams, Darwin Thompson and Elijah McGuire also currently in the mix.
The Chiefs are giving Jones the franchise tag, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
A long-term contract could be tricky for a team with so many other superstars on its roster, but the Chiefs would've been foolish to let Jones walk away. The 25-year-old interior pass rusher had 24.5 sacks and 49 QB hits in 29 games over the past two regular seasons, and he's also one of the best in the league at batting down passes. His pair of deflections in the Super Bowl helped the Chiefs erase a multi-score deficit in the fourth quarter. Discussions for a contract could approach the $20 million per season range that's become the new norm for top edge rushers.
Chiefs' Juan Thornhill: On track for training camp
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Thornhill (knee) is expected to be healthy in time for the start of training camp, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
The 24-year-old suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the regular-season finale, but he appears to be progressing well in his recovery. Thornhill could still be eased into action early on, but there's no indication his status for the start of the season will be in question.
McCoy isn't going to re-sign with the Chiefs, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
McCoy played just one snap in the playoffs, including a healthy scratch for the Super Bowl. However, he averaged 4.6 yards per carry during the regular season, his best mark since 2016 and perhaps a sign that he can still contribute to an NFL team. The veteran running back will turn 32 in July.
