The Chiefs (14-1) made Jones inactive for their Christmas Day meeting with Pittsburgh (10-5). Jones, a five-time Pro Bowler, is dealing with a calf injury he sustained late in last week's victory over Houston. This is just the eighth game Jones has missed since entering the league in 2016.
Jones sustained a calf injury in Week 16 that caused him to miss practice this week. Though he returned as a limited participant in the Chiefs’ drills on Tuesday, Kansas City officially listed him as questionable for its tilt against the Steelers. It is unclear how much time—if any—Jones will need to miss due to his current condition.
It was a very merry Christmas for Kansas City fans as the team claimed its 15th victory and the top postseason seed.
The Chiefs listed defensive tackle Chris Jones as questionable to play in their Christmas game against the Steelers, but it looks like they will have to go without him in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones is is not expected to play against the host Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday morning.
According to a report, #Chiefs DL Chris Jones is “unlikely” to play in Kansas City’s matchup against the Pittsburgh #Steelers on Christmas Day
This week the Pittsburgh Steelers face a huge challenge in trying to get past the Kansas City Chiefs. However, according to ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter, the Steelers won’t have to contend with star defensive tackle Chris Jones.
The Steelers will have wide receiver George Pickens in the lineup on Christmas, but they won't have quarterback Justin Fields.
Kansas City Chiefs superstar defensive lineman Chris jones is questionable to play in the Week 17 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. Here's the latest injury update on the Chiefs defensive lineman's status for the Christmas Day game.
The status of one of Kansas City's top defenders is in doubt for Week 17.