The clock is ticking for the Kansas City Chiefs as they try to secure a contract extension with defensive tackle Chris Jones before training camp starts. Jones, who was a holdout during the team's mandatory minicamp, is seeking a multiyear commitment from the Chiefs. He is currently in the final year of a four-year extension worth $80 million that he signed in July 2020.

According to ESPN's Jeff Darlington, the Chiefs would like to give Jones a long-term extension and they remain optimistic that a deal will be reached before training camp. An extension would not only secure Jones' future with the team but also provide the Chiefs with salary cap space to make additional signings during the 2023 NFL season. Recent reports suggest that the Chiefs could use that freed up cap space to potentially pursue wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

However, there is one potential obstacle to the extension talks. New York Jets DT Quinnen Williams has yet to sign a contract extension, and if he signs before Jones, it could complicate the negotiations depending on the numbers involved. Jones may be waiting for Williams' deal to serve as a baseline for his own contract.

With just over 10 days until veterans report to training camp, time is running out for the Chiefs and Jones to reach an agreement. The clock is ticking, and the Chiefs will have to act quickly to secure Jones' long-term future with the team.