$95 million is reportedly the guaranteed amount, so if that
by G.K.Chesterton (2024-03-11 13:39:44)

In reply to: Chiefs re-sign Chris Jones. Five years 95 million dollars. (link)  posted by irishhawk49


is correct, the actual contract will actually be larger, but in reality, the guaranteed money is all the matters.

You are seeing lots of inflated contract figures thrown out there for various NFL athletes, but the guaranteed money is the most important piece. The club can cut a player anytime to dump a bad contract, which is why the guaranteed number is most important.