REPORT: Arizona Cardinals Star LB Chandler Jones Requested A Trade

July 25, 2021, 2:25pm EST (Updated: October 18, 2022, 10:32pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

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Jeremy Fowler of ESPN dropped crucial news Sunday when he reported that Cardinals’ LB Chandler Jones requested a trade from the team this offseason.

Fowler adds that Jones is unhappy with both his contract and his future with Arizona. The team does not want to part ways with him and fully expects him to report to training camp.

All-Pro pass rusher Chandler Jones requested a trade from the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, per sources. Jones has been unhappy with his contract and future with the team. Cardinals don’t want to trade him and expect him to report to camp. But certainly a situation to watch.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) July 25, 2021

According to Fowler, the team believes that Jones is excited to play with veteran DE J.J. Watt and may remain with Arizona this year.

Jones, due $15.5M in final year of deal, is planning a big year coming off bicep surgery. Two-time All Pro averaged 16.3 sacks over last three healthy seasons. Team believes he's excited to play with J.J. Watt despite past unhappiness. So, could play '21 in A-Z, then hit FA.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) July 25, 2021

The 31-year-old is set to make a base salary of $15.5 million in 2021.

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In 2020, Jones appeared in four games for the Cardinals and recorded 10 tackles, one sack, and a fumble recovery.