A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday that the Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Nick Bolton have agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract that keeps the quarterback of their defense out of free agency.

Kansas City Chiefs superstar Chris Jones reacted to teammate Nick Bolton's massive new contract, which he signed prior to NFL free agency.

The Kansas City Chiefs keep a key component of their 2024 fourth-ranked scoring defense (19.2 points per game allowed) by re-signing inside linebacker Nick Bolton.  He returns to the three-time defending AFC champions on a three-year,