Entering the final season of his current four-year, $80 million pact, Jones is looking for a big bump.
Veach has made it known he believes Jones “deserves a big contract,” but just how big remains to be seen.
Jones, who’s accrued fines of $50,000 per day for missing training camp, has won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs and is coming off an All-Pro season.
There’s no shortage of esteem for the defensive standout, it’s just a matter of coming to terms on how large a final number the parties can agree to.
“(There is) a lot of respect on both sides of this thing,” Veach said. “It’s been obviously well stated how we feel about Chris, and he feels the same way. Again, we’re just going to keep working on this thing, and we’re looking forward to next Thursday and hopefully he’s in the lineup and he’s ready to go.”