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In Brief: Chiefs, Jones finalize new deal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs finalized a five-year, $158.75 million contract with Chris Jones on Monday, keeping the All-Pro tackle in the middle of their defensive line as they chase a record-setting third consecutive Super Bowl title.

Jones will make $95 million guaranteed over the first three years of the deal, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press on Saturday night, when the framework for the agreement was put in place.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the financial terms for one of the biggest deals for a defensive player in NFL history were not disclosed.

Jones turns 30 in July.

EAGLES REACH DEAL WITH BARKLEY

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to contracts with former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff, according to two people familiar with the deals.

Barkley is set to sign a three-year deal for $26 million guaranteed and $37.75 million overall, while Huff is getting a three-year deal for $51 million, according to the people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because free agents can’t officially sign with new teams until Wednesday.

Barkley ran for 962 yards and six touchdowns last season in 14 seasons and had 41 catches, including four TDs.

Huff has 17 1/2 career sacks, 65 total tackles and one forced fumble in four seasons with the Jets.

GIOLITO SET FOR ELBOW SURGERY

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito will undergo right elbow surgery, potentially ending his first season with the team before it even begins.

The decision comes after Giolito traveled to Alabama recently to get a second opinion from Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas. Giolito, who signed a $38.5 million, two-year deal with the Red Sox this offseason, made two starts in spring training.

He tossed a pair of scoreless innings in his first outing before getting tagged for four runs and three walks in 2 1/3 innings against Minnesota on March 1.

FORMER DRIVER SUING F1, FIA

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former driver Felipe Massa says he has filed a lawsuit in a London court to try and claim the 2008 Formula 1 title.

Massa says he is seeking to receive up to $82 million in damages, according to a document obtained by the Associated Press.

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