Cardinals, Jones Ink Five-Year Deal

Friday morning the Arizona Cardinals officially announced they have re-signed linebacker Chandler Jones to a five-year contract.

these numbers have probably been out there. Chandler Jones’ deal: 5 years/$82.5 million max, $53 m in guarantees.

— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) March 10, 2017

The 27-year-old edge rusher was effective in his first season in Arizona registering 11 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 15 tackles-for-loss.

“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.”

— ♛Chandler Jones (@chanjones55) March 9, 2017

Jones, a Pro Bowl alternate in 2016, is one of only three players (Von Miller, Khalil Mack) to have double-digit sacks the past two seasons.

The Cardinals gave Jones the non-exclusive franchise tag back on February 27th.

He was a first-round pick of the New England Patriots back in 2012 and came over in a trade with Pats last off-season.