Chandler Jones

Chandler Jones and Cardinals making extension progress

The Arizona Cardinals have had "great dialogue" with edge rusher Chandler Jones, general manager Steve Keim said.

What It Means:

Keim added the team will tag Jones if the two sides cannot reach an agreement by March 1, which is the same thing both president Michael Bidwill and head coach Bruce Arians have said this offseason. It is clear Jones will be with the Cardinals for many years to come, but getting his deal done before the tag deadline would give Arizona some flexibility with their other big-name free agents.

The Cardinals finished ranked ninth in schedule-adjusted Defensive Passing Net Expected Points allowed per play.