The Chiefs are back in familiar territory with another former Super Bowl winner returning to the fold, this time on the defensive side.
Kansas City has reunited with linebacker Cam Jones, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Jones spent the 2025 season with the Jets, but after a brief stop with the Giants this summer, he’s headed back to the team where he already carved out a role.
Jones signed a one-year deal with the Giants in free agency, only to be waived on July 25. He cleared waivers, opening the door for him to choose his next destination - and he landed back in Kansas City.
That return brings a player who already knows the Chiefs’ system and has a Super Bowl ring to his name. Jones was on the roster for both the 2023 and 2024 seasons, appearing in every game across that stretch. His biggest value came on special teams, though he also chipped in on defense with 36 total tackles over those two years.
The move fits a pattern for Kansas City this month. Earlier in August, the Chiefs also brought back Emmanuel Ogbah, another defender with Super Bowl experience.
If Jones sticks on the final roster, his path looks pretty clear: depth work, special teams, and whatever defensive snaps remain behind Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill, and Cole Christiansen at off-ball linebacker. Kansas City already has its starters in place, but Jones could still find a lane if he makes the team.
The bigger question is whether these veteran additions end up meaning much once the 2026 season gets rolling.
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