Linebacker Chandler Jones departed the Arizona Cardinals in free agency to sign a three-year, $51 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. He had a few options.
While it did not seem like the Cardinals showed a lot of effort to re-sign him, returning was always a possibility.
He spoke about his decision with reporter Jordan Schultz.
“A lot went into it honestly,” said Jones, according to Schultz. “We spoke with the Jets and Bills – others too – and I obviously thought a lot about staying with the Cardinals.”
Jones’ departure is perhaps the most impactful loss the Cardinals have suffered this offseason. He had 10.5 sacks a season ago and became the franchise’s all-time leader in sacks.
Why did he ultimately choose the Raiders? The contract obviously helped.
“I thought, ‘okay, here’s an opportunity to play with a young superstar in Maxx Crosby,’” he told Schultz. “I thought that would be really special. He’s a transcendent young player and I think pairing up…