Chandler Jones reports to Cardinals training camp after reportedly requesting to be traded

Star move rusher Chandler Jones has reportedly requested a trade from the Arizona Cardinals and skipped out on mandatory minicamp final month in hopes of securing a brand new deal. Many questioned if Jones would maintain out as coaching camp kicked off this week, however he has certainly reported to the services. Per Paul Calvisi of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury mentioned on Tuesday that he had a “good” dialog with Jones, who “seems to be in nice form and nice spirits.”  

On Sunday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that Jones has been sad along with his contract and “future with the workforce.” If he had skipped out on coaching camp, he can be topic to fines of $50,000 per day. The 31-year-old is getting into the ultimate season of the five-year, $82.5 million deal he signed with the Cardinals in 2017, and is underpaid contemplating his latest manufacturing. Jones has recorded extra sacks than every other participant since getting into the NFL with 97, however his AAV of $16.5 million is tied for 14th amongst energetic move rushers, per Spotrac.

CBS NFL Insider Jason La Canfora has been writing about Jones’ discontent for a lot of the offseason, as he is clearly not excited to play out an expiring contract with zero ensures or protections. Jones’ former teammate Patrick Peterson mentioned this week that he doesn’t think Jones will be traded, however would welcome him becoming a member of his new workforce in Minnesota. Peterson added that he is not shocked the Cardinals have not taken care of one among their greatest gamers — attributing it to the facet of the ball he performs on. The Cardinals do not wish to commerce Jones, however perhaps a workforce makes a tempting provide. Keep tuned, as a result of this must be an fascinating story to look at unfold.