Chris Jones climbs Chiefs franchise leaderboard with big day vs. Jets

With a two-sack performance against the New York Jets in Week 9, star defensive lineman Chris Jones passed legendary pass-rusher Tamba Hali on the Kansas City Chiefs' all-time franchise sacks leaderboard. Jones now has 90.5 career sacks, all of which have been recorded during his 11-year tenure with

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With a two-sack performance against the New York Jets in Week 9, star defensive lineman Chris Jones passed legendary pass-rusher Tamba Hali on the Kansas City Chiefs' all-time franchise sacks leaderboard.

Jones now has 90.5 career sacks, all of which have been recorded during his 11-year tenure with the Chiefs, who selected the former Mississippi State Bulldog in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Usually a consistent contributor to Kansas City's defensive efforts, Jones got off to a slow start in the Chiefs' 2026 regular-season campaign, but seems to have turned the tide with his outstanding effort against New York.

Business is booming today for the CEO 💼 Congratulations, @StoneColdJones! pic.twitter.com/0iFQtoWe90
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 8, 2026

Now that Jones has passed

Hali for second place on the Chiefs' all-time sacks leaderboard, the seven-time Pro Bowler can set his sights on matching the mark set by beloved pass-rusher Derrick Thomas, who set the franchise record in the category with 126.5 sacks during his 11-year tenure in Kansas City.

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