San Antonio Express-News

Garrett, Browns close on new deal

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The Cleveland Browns could have an extension with star defensive end Myles Garrett completed in the next day or so, a person familiar with the negotiatio­ns said Tuesday.

NFL Network reported the extension could be for five years and $125 million, which would make the former Texas A&M standout and 2017 No. 1 overall pick the league’s highestpai­d defensive player.

Elsewhere: The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones agreed to a four-year contract that could be worth up to $85 million and reportedly includes $60 million in guarantees, a person familiar with the terms said . ... The Philadelph­ia Eagles brought back nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters to a one-year deal and plan to use him at right guard. Peters, 38, will replace three-time Pro Bowl right guard Brandon Brooks, who tore his left Achilles tendon last month and will miss the season . ... The New England Patriots said that pending state and local approval, Gillette Stadium is expected to be limited to about 20 percent of its total capacity if the NFL allows fans to attend games this season.

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