Superstar defensive lineman Chris Jones told the media that sacks are "overrated" as an indicator of a pass-rusher's effectiveness during a press conference ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 9 matchup against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jones — who is Kansas City's highest-paid player with a cap number of $44,850,000 this season — has only registered half a sack through seven games.
Instead of using sacks as a barometer for individual success, the seven-time Pro Bowler insisted that fans should pay attention to what a defensive unit is doing as a whole.
Listen to Jones' controversial remarks in this video, which was posted to Twitter by Rob Collins of FOX4:
Chiefs DT Chris Jones: "I think the sack part is kind of overrated..." #ChiefsKingdom
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— Rob Collins (@RobCollinsTV) November 6, 2026
In the past, Jones has referred to himself as the 'CEO of Sack Nation' and prided himself on harassing opposing quarterbacks with unmatched ferocity.
Now, it seems that the former Mississippi State Bulldog is content to simply play his role in Steve Spagnuolo's defense, even if it means that his statistical output will dwindle in key moments.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs DL Chris Jones, KC's highest-paid player says sacks 'overrated'
