Chiefs predicted to land Raiders free agent as insurance for cornerbacks room

The Las Vegas Raiders made a significant change in the cornerbacks room earlier this offseason when the team parted ways with Jack Jones after a season-plus with the team.

Jones remains available on the open market and Pro Football and Sports Network's Sterling Xie predicts he'll land with the Raiders' hated AFC West rival, the Kansas City Chiefs.

"Kansas City has an uncertain long-term outlook at cornerback beyond Trent McDuffie, with Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams, and Nazeeh Johnson all entering contract years," Xie wrote. "The Chiefs are one of the only organizations that could take a chance on Jones, and it might be worth it given his demonstrated productivity."

Initially a fourth-round pick of the New England Patriots in 2022, Jones was waived by the team in 2023. The Raiders snatched him off the waiver wire and Jones went on to revive his career after giving up a completion rate of 56.3% and a passer rating of 63.0 when targeted over seven games with Las Vegas that season.

However, things went downhill a bit for Jones last season. There were questions about his effort and he saw a dip in his coverage numbers, giving up a completion rate of 62.8% and a passer rating of 98.5.

While not as good as his 2023 stats, those are still starting-caliber numbers the Chiefs would welcome in their secondary. Even if Jones doesn't start, he'd provide a stellar depth option for Kansas City as it prepares to make another Super Bowl run.

At this late stage in free agency, Jones should come cheap, especially after his issues in Las Vegas. The Chiefs have $12.7 million in cap space, so adding Jones is doable.

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