JJ Watt hails Chris Jones as the best defensive tackle, dubs the Chiefs’ star as a 'phenomenal' player

Earlier this week, one of the greatest defensive players of all time announced his intention to step away from the game. Aaron Donald, the defensive tackle of the Los Angeles Rams walked away from the game as one of the best players to step on the field.

With his departure, he has now left behind a void that will be hard to fill. To former NFL defensive end JJ Watt, Donald’s departure has resulted in Chris Jones becoming the best defensive tackle in the league.

JJ Watt spoke to Forbes ahead of his appearance in a reboot of Miller Lite. He had nothing but praise for Chris Jones:

He probably has that title now that Aaron has retired. He is a phenomenal player. He's big, he's strong, but he's still agile. He can move well. He can slide up and down the line and play different positions. He can get his hands up and knock balls down. So the more you can do, the better you're going to be, and he can do a lot. JJ Watt said

Jones has established himself to be the crown jewel of the Kansas City Chiefs‘ defensive locker room. The reason is that he is a vocal personality in the locker room and also a freak of nature on the field. It comes as no surprise that the team moved heaven and earth to offer him a five-year deal worth $159 million with $95 million of it guaranteed.

Chris Jones intends to stay with the Kansas City Chiefs for the rest of his career

Jones can do everything an organization expects from a defensive tackle. Last season, he played a key part in the Chiefs’ successful attempt to win back-to-back championships. He had 10.5 sacks with 13 tackles for loss in 16 games and made yet another Pro Bowl and the All-Pro team. His latest deal with the team is far from team-friendly. However, considering the impact Jones has on the defense, he is worth every penny.