Chris Jones Injury News & Updates

The Chiefs added Jones to their injury report while he tends to a personal matter, but the defensive lineman doesn't have an official designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens and is on track to rejoin the team in Kansas City in advance of the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Jones is currently in Mississippi to attend a funeral, but he's set to take a flight back to Kansas City immediately following the ceremony and will be back with the Chiefs ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Through three games, Jones has notched a sack among his five tackles while playing 163 total snaps.

Jones recorded two assisted tackles during the Chiefs' 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday.

Jones played 51 of 63 defensive snaps Friday, which was far more than backup defensive tackles Jerry Tillery (30) and Derrick Nnadi (26). The Chiefs were without rookie second-rounder Omarr Norman-Lott (ankle) on Friday, so Jones' snap count could be more balanced if the former returns for Week 2 against the Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Kansas City restructured Jones' contract Wednesday, Adam Teicher of ESPN reports.

Along with the restructuring of teammate Patrick Mahomes' contract, the Chiefs have freed up nearly $50 million in cap space with the move. Now there will be more space on the books for recent free-agent acquisition Kristian Fulton, who will be joining Jones on Kansas City's starting defensive unit in 2025.

Jones finished the 2024 regular season with 37 tackles (19 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in 15 games.

As usual with Jones, the stats didn't tell the whole story: He was named a First Team All-Pro for the third year in a row. The defensive tackle also played on more than 70 percent of the defensive snaps in all 15 regular-season games he played in. The six-time All-Pro signed a five-year, $158.75-million contract with the Chiefs last March, and he will look to maintain his high level of play in 2025.

Jones (knee) is doubtful to return to Super Bowl LIX against the Eagles.

Jones went down with a right knee injury in the third quarter and was evaluated by trainers on the sidelines. Derrick Nnadi and Mike Pennel will see more snaps at defensive tackle if Jones doesn't return.

Jones (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

The First-Team All-Pro defensive lineman from Mississippi State was sidelined for the Chiefs' final two regular-season games this season due to a calf injury. However, he's opened Kansas City's week of practice with consecutive full sessions, indicating that he's recovered from the issue. Jones' return is a significant addition to help the Chiefs' defense as they prepare for a hot Texans offense in the divisional round, which has averaged 27.5 points per game over their last two contests.

Jones (calf) was a full participant in practice Tuesday.

Jones suffered a strained calf Week 16 against Houston and didn't play in either of Kansas City's final two regular-season games. The Chiefs' first-round playoff bye afforded him extra rest, however, and Jones' ability to log a full practice to open this week suggests that he should be ready to return Saturday in the AFC divisional-round matchup versus the Texans. If that indeed happens, Derrick Nnadi will likely see significantly less than the 65 percent snap share he logged in Week 18 against Denver.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Jones (calf) is participating in practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Jones missed Kansas City's final two regular-season games due to a calf injury, though the majority of starters sat Week 18 regardless of health. Having secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC, Jones will have another week to get healthy before working to make his return during the divisional round of the playoffs.

Jones (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Jones didn't play against the Steelers on Christmas Day due to a calf injury. He was unable to practice all week, but that could partially have to do with the Chiefs being locked in as the AFC's No. 1 seed, and Jones' next opportunity to play won't be until the divisional round. Mike Pennel will likely start at defensive tackle alongside Tershawn Wharton due to Jones' absence.

Jones (calf) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Jones was unable to practice all week after missing the Chiefs' Week 17 win over the Steelers on Christmas Day due to a calf injury, so it's no surprise he's expected to be sidelined Sunday. The All-Pro defensive lineman appeared in 15 games for Kansas City this season, recording 37 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. Marlon Tuipulotu and Derrick Nnadi are expected to have increased roles on the Chiefs' defensive line with Jones likely out in Week 18.

Jones (calf) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Jones sat out of the Chiefs' contest in Week 17 at Pittsburgh due to a calf injury, and now his availability for their regular-season finale is in doubt. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday at Denver.

Jones (calf) is inactive for Wednesday's Week 17 contest against the Steelers.

As expected, Jones is going to sit out the Christmas Day clash due to a strained calf. It will be his first absence of the campaign and just the second regular-season game he's missed over the past three years. With Jones out Wednesday, Mike Pennel is likely slated for more snaps on defense.

Jones (calf) isn't expected to suit up in Wednesday's Week 17 matchup versus Pittsburgh, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jones strained his calf last Saturday against Houston and logged a DNP/DNP/LP progression in practice this week, though all three designations were estimations due to the fact that Kansas City held only walkthroughs. It appears the defensive tackle will be inactive on gameday for the first time this season, but official word on Jones' status likely won't come until about 90 minutes prior to the 1:00 PM ET kickoff. If Jones can't play Wednesday, Mike Pennel could be in line for more than his usual allotment of defensive snaps.

The Chiefs list Jones (calf) as questionable for Wednesday's game at Pittsburgh.

Jones strained his calf in this past Saturday's win over the Texans and was listed as a non-participant Sunday and Monday on the team's first two estimated practice reports of the week. The standout defensive lineman was upgraded to a limited participant Tuesday, though the Chiefs merely held a walk-through session. Kansas City will presumably check in with Jones early Wednesday to see how his calf is feeling, but given the quick turnaround for the Week 17 contest, it wouldn't be surprising if the team erred on the side of caution and held him out for the first time all season.

Head coach Andy Reid said Jones (calf) will not participate in Monday's practice, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Jones strained his calf during the Chiefs' 27-19 win over the Texans this past Sunday, and he is considered a "big question mark" for Wednesday's bout against the Steelers, per Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. If Jones is unable to suit up for Christmas Day, then Derrick Nnadi and Mike Pennel would be in line to see increased snaps at defensive tackle alongside starter Tershawn Warton.

Jones (strained calf) is a big question mark for Wednesday's game against the Steelers, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.

Glazer emphasized that the short turnaround is a big factor in the Chiefs' deliberations, and that Jones would be far more likely to play if the game were held next Sunday.

Coach Andy Reid said Jones suffered a strained calf in Saturday's win over the Texans.

Jones was injured in the second half against Houston, and now Kansas City is once again on a short week ahead of Wednesday's Christmas Day matchup with the Steelers. Derrick Nnadi and Mike Pennel would be next up for snaps on the interior of the Chiefs' defensive line should Jones need to miss Week 17.

Jones (calf) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Texans.

Jones went down grabbing his calf in the second half. Prior to getting hurt, the star defensive tackle had two tackles and four quarterback hits. Jones has only 5.0 sacks this season, but he has drawn frequent double teams to free up Kansas City's other pass rushers to wreak havoc.

Jones logged six tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Friday's 19-17 win against the Raiders.

Jones had been uncharacteristically quiet on the sack front coming into Friday, going seven games without a sack. However, he got to Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell twice in the second quarter Friday. Bolton now has 5.0 sacks on the season, so he'll need to go on a run over Kansas City's final five regular-season games to reach double-digit sacks for the third straight campaign.

Jones finished with 2.0 sacks and four total tackles (three solo) in the Chiefs' 17-10 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

The five-time All-Pro finished with his best statistical game of the year to date. Jones has nine tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in 2024.

Jones (shoulder) wasn't listed on the Chiefs' injury report Monday ahead of Thursday's regular-season opener against the Ravens, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Jones returned to practice last week and appeared to be on track to play in Thursday's regular-season opener, but Kansas City's injury report Monday made it official. With Jones back at full health heading into 2024, he's expected to remain one of the most dominant interior pass rushers in the NFL.

Jones (shoulder) returned to practice last week and was a participant again Sunday, and he appears to be in line to play in Thursday's season opener versus Baltimore, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Jones suffered a shoulder stinger in early August and didn't play in any of Kansas City's preseason contests, but his ability to practice of late suggests that the veteran pass rusher isn't at much risk of sitting out Week 1. An official update on Jones' status will come when Kansas City's initial injury report is released Monday.

Jones (shoulder) did not practice Tuesday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Jones appears to be dealing with a stinger picked up during Monday's practice. The star defensive tackle re-signed on a massive five-year contract with Kansas City earlier this offseason, and the team now figures to now take a cautious approach to his recovery. Jones could well be held out of preseason action entirely if the team has any concerns about his shoulder, with an eye toward his being fully ready to take on the Ravens in Week 1 on Thursday, Sept. 05.

Jones (groin) was spotted participating in Wednesday's practice, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Jones has been nursing a groin injury over the last couple of days, but it now appears as if he's moved past the issue. The 2023 first-team All-Pro racked up 30 total tackles, including 10.5 sacks, while also defending four passes last year, and he's expected to remain one of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFL this coming season.

Jones was held out of practice Sunday due to a strained groin, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

The severity of Jones' groin strain isn't clear, but it seems likely that he'll be kept off the practice field until he's fully healed. The veteran pass rusher signed a five-year contract to remain in KC in March after posting 10.5 sacks among his 30 tackles over 16 regular-season contests last year. Aside from the one game he sat out in 2023 due to a contract holdout, Jones hasn't missed a contest over the past two campaigns.

Jones and the Chiefs agreed on a five-year contract that includes $95 million guaranteed Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

It's a historic deal that gives the veteran the highest average annual salary ever for a defensive tackle. After a 2023 campaign where Jones sat out the first game of the year while still negotiating a contract, the two sides have removed any drama on his status, with the team heading into free agency Wednesday. The 29-year-old was once again dominant this past season, recording 30 tackles, including 10.5 sacks, while also deflecting four passes over 16 regular-season contests. Additionally, he added eight tackles, including 0.5 sacks, two pass deflections and a forced fumble over the Chiefs' four postseason contests on their way to becoming the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in the NFL since the Patriots of the 2004 season. Jones is now under contract until he's 34 years old, and the 2024 campaign will be his ninth in Kansas City.

Kansas City has felt "growing optimism" about re-signing Jones to a new contract before free agency per a league source, Nate Taylor and Dianna Russini of The Athletic report.

The Chiefs are hoping to have Jones officially re-signed prior to March 11, when free agents become eligible to begin negotiations with other teams around the league. The standout pass rusher is reportedly seeking a contract that will pay him in the ballpark of $30 million annually, which would put him behind Nick Bosa and Aaron Donald. The All-Pro defensive lineman has compiled 25.5 sacks across the last two seasons, and he made game-changing plays in each of Kansas City's last two Super Bowl victories, making his value to the team undeniable. A recent restructure would allow the Chiefs to place the franchise tag on Jones if desirable, but L'Jarius Sneed seems like a likelier candidate for such a transaction.

The Chiefs picked up the option on Jones' contract, which pays him an extra $4.25 million in incentives and gives Kansas City the ability to franchise tag Jones this offseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

This move is more of a bookkeeping matter than anything else, as Jones was due the extra incentive money regardless. The All-Pro defensive lineman is still scheduled to hit the free-agent market this offseason, but this restructuring allows Kansas City to franchise tag Jones if the team chooses to do so. Expect the 29-year-old to attract lots of attention after accumulating 30 total tackles, including 10.5 sacks and an additional 2.5 tackles for loss in 2023.

Jones (quad) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl matchup against the 49ers.

Despite his quad injury, Jones was able to log a full week of practice and he's in line to play in Sunday's affair. The 29-year-old defensive lineman received first-team All-Pro honors for the second year in a row in 2023, putting up 30 total tackles and 10.5 sacks in 16 regular-season games. Jones has also tallied four total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two pass deflections during this Chiefs' playoff run, and he'll look to add to those totals in Super Bowl LVIII.

Jones (quad) was limited at Friday's practice but doesn't have an injury designation after the first week of prep for Super Bowl LVIII against the 49ers.

Jones popped up on the Chiefs' estimated injury report Wednesday as a non-participant due to a quad issue, but he's since been able to log back-to-back limited practice sessions and there's no indication that he won't be ready come Feb. 11. The First Team All-Pro still has one more week to prepare for Super Bowl LVIII, so even if he has limitations during practice next week, it appears as if he's ready to play through his injury.

Jones (quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant on Thursday's estimated injury report after being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimate.

The First Team All-Pro played on 84 percent of the defensive snaps in the Chiefs' AFC Championship Game victory over the Ravens. Jones' status Friday will be worth monitoring as Kansas City continues to prepare for its Feb. 11 Super Bowl matchup with San Francisco. The five-time All-Pro has four tackles, two passes defensed and a forced fumble in the postseason.

Jones (quadriceps) was listed as a non-participant in Kansas City's practice estimate Wednesday.

Jones is dealing with a quadriceps injury, potentially casting doubt on his availability for the Super Bowl next week. While status won't be known until closer to the game, if he ends up being unable to play Derrick Nnadi and Tershawn Wharton should see increased playing time.

Jones tallied 30 tackles (20 solo) and 10.5 sacks during the 2023 regular season.

While Jones was predictably unable to match his 15.5 sacks from a season ago, the veteran remains a nuisance as a pass rusher or opposing offensive linemen, tallying nine or more sacks for the fifth time in the last six years. His tackle totals were down in 2023, and he indeed graded out poorly on that front, but he's still an elite presence from the interior and frequently required double teams from the opposition, freeing up his teammates. Jones will hit free agency this offseason if he and the Chiefs can't come to an agreement on an extension before then.

Jones had one solo tackle, which was a sack, in Sunday's 25-17 win over the Bengals.

Jones was responsible for one of the Chiefs' six sacks on Jake Browning on Sunday. He's up to 9.5 sacks on the season and is one behind George Karlaftis for the team lead. Jones leads Kansas City with 12 tackles for a loss.

Jones recorded two tackles (one solo), including a sack, in Monday's 20-14 loss to the Raiders.

Jones didn't have a monster stat line, but he was able to get to quarterback Aidan O'Connell for a sack, his first since he had two against the Eagles in Week 11. The defensive lineman has had a quiet stretch, producing six tackles, including the sack, while also deflecting a pass over the last five contests.

Jones registered three tackles (two solo) with a sack during Kansas City's 23-20 win against the Jets on Sunday.

Jones has now logged at least one sack in all three games he's played in this year bringing his total to 3.5, the most of anyone on the team. The 29-year-old has had a hot start to the season after sitting out the first game due to a contract dispute and will look to continue to produce versus the Vikings next week.

Jones recorded two tackles and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 17-9 win at Jacksonville.

Less than a week after signing a one-year extension to return to the team, Jones made his presence felt in Week 2. He created problems for Trevor Lawrence all afternoon, and despite missing Week 1 is now on pace for the third double-digit sack season of his career.

Jones will play in Sunday's Week 2 game against the Jaguars, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Jones held out all summer and prolonged it into the regular season, sitting out Week 1 against the Lions before the sides came together on a revamped one-year deal to get Jones back in the building. His return to the defense will be huge in an AFC showdown against Trevor Lawrence. It's unclear if Jones will be on a pitch count after being away from the team.

Jones is presumed to play Sunday against the Jaguars, according to head coach Andy Reid, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Jones was reinstated to the team Tuesday after working out a new, incentive-laden one-year deal with the Chiefs on Monday. Reid noted that he was going to see how Jones looked today, before saying for certain he'd suit up, but it appears the team would prefer not to wait to get their star defensive tackle back on the field. His chances of suiting up Week 2 will likely be more definitive as we get closer to Sunday.

Jones (contract dispute) was reinstated from the reserve/did not report list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

One day removed from agreeing to terms with the Chiefs on a new one-year contract, Jones is off the aforementioned reserve list, but according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the team now has a two-game roster exemption to determine when he'll get back on the active roster and be available for game action. They may want to see how Jones looks in practice this week after he sat out the offseason program, training camp, the preseason and even a Week 1 loss to the Lions. As a result, it's unknown if he'll be active Sunday at Jacksonville.

The Chiefs and Jones have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, while no new years were added to Jones' contract, the defensive lineman is slated to receive multiple incentives that should allow him to earn considerably more money this coming season. Meanwhile, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com relays that Jones is expected to suit up for this Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Jones won't be activated from the reserve/did not report list prior to Thursday's season opener versus the Lions, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Though he's under contract for $19.5 million in 2023 in the final year of the four-year, $80 million extension he inked in July 2020, Jones will continue his holdout into the regular season as he seeks a new deal. Jones suggested in a social media post in August that he's willing to forfeit game checks through Week 8 if he's unable to strike agreement on a new contract, though both he and the Chiefs would ideally find common ground on an extension before then. The lack of a new deal apparently hasn't soured Jones' relationship with the organization; Palmer notes Jones is expected to attend Thursday's game in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium.

Jones, who's currently on the reserve/did not report list, still isn't with the team Sunday, and the two sides are not close on a deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

As Rapoport mentions, Kansas City opens the 2023 NFL season against the Lions on Thursday, so Sunday's session is essentially a Wednesday practice of a typical game week, which means both teams will have to release official injury reports. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Jones has already accrued around $2 million in fines during his training camp holdout and also forfeited a $500,000 workout bonus. The superstar defensive tackle will also lose just over $1 million for each regular-season game he misses. Unless Jones returns to the team over the next day or two, Danny Shelton and Keondre Coburn are in line for increased roles in Week 1.

The Chiefs placed Jones on the reserve/did not report list Tuesday.

Jones has held out during the offseason while seeking a contract extension with Kansas City, and the star defensive tackle's holdout will continue following Tuesday's move. The two sides weren't close to an agreement at the start of training camp and hinted last week that he's willing to hold out until Week 8. He'll have to forfeit his game checks for every contest he misses, but he recently said that he "can afford it." Danny Shelton and Keondre Coburn are candidates to see increased playing time during Jones' absence.

Jones hinted on social media Tuesday that he's willing to hold out until Week 8 if he and the Chiefs fail to agree to a contract extension, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Jones would have to forfeit a roughly $1.1 million game check for each game he misses, but he said "I can afford it." The Pro Bowl defensive lineman has not reported for training camp, and it appears his absence could last almost halfway into the regular season. Jones is a key piece on defense for Kansas City, as he had 15.5 sacks in 2022.

Jones, who remains "far apart" on a new contract extension, did not report to the team's training camp Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Jones will be fined $50,000 for every training camp day missed, but based on Schefter's report, it doesn't sound as if the multi-time Pro Bowler will be returning to practice anytime soon. The 29-year-old enters the final year of his extension signed back in 2020 and is set to count over $28 million against the cap on his current deal. An extension could be beneficial for both sides, as the Chiefs would likely open up marginal cap space this season while pushing some of the massive cap hit into future years.

Jones is skipping mandatory minicamp, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Jones sitting out minicamp is "his choice," according to head coach Andy Reid. Although, he did tell the veteran defensive tackle to, "make sure you're in shape." It's still unclear whether Jones will report to training camp after matching a career-best 15.5 sacks during the 2022 campaign. He is entering the final year of his four-year deal signed in 2020.

Jones posted 44 tackles (30 solo) and 15.5 sacks, adding two forced fumbles and a recovery over 17 games during the 2022 season.

Jones matched a career-best mark with 15.5 sacks in 2022 and notched a career-high 44 tackles to boot, though the recent addition of an extra regular-season game didn't hurt. Jones stayed on the field for every game for the first time since 2018 and produced enough for the Chiefs to look into an extension with the seventh-year defensive tackle, who will enter 2023 on the final year of his four-year deal.

Jones (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

After practicing fully in both of Wednesday's and Thursday's sessions, Jones missed Friday's practice entirely due to an illness and was in jeopardy of missing Week 15. However, it's since been revealed that the 310-pounder is going to suit up this weekend in Houston where he should continue operating in his usual starting spot on Kansas City's defensive line.

Jones (illness) did not participate at practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Houston.

It's a new concern for Jones, who hasn't missed a game so far this season. The three-time Pro Bowler does have a full day Saturday to recover before the game at the Texans kicks off Sunday, but if he's forced to sit out, Derrick Nnadi would probably be in line to see more work on the interior of Kansas City's defensive line.

Jones recorded five tackles (five solo), including two sacks, during Sunday's 30-27 win over the Chargers.

Jones brought down opposing quarterback Justin Herbert twice in the fourth quarter, including a timely sack for a five-yard loss on the Chargers' second-to-last offensive play of the game. The star defensive lineman has now recorded nine sacks over 10 games this season, including seven over the Chiefs' last five contests. Jones should have a chance to eclipse double-digit tackles for the second time in his career while facing the Rams' injury-riddled offensive line this coming Sunday.

Jones notched three tackles (two solo), two sacks and one pass defense during Thursday's 27-24 win over the Chargers.

Both of Jones' sacks came on third-down plays and ended with the Chargers having to punt. First, the defensive tackle flushed Justin Herbert out of the pocket on a third-and-1 play late in the second quarter and the quarterback failed to get back to the line of scrimmage. Jones' second sack came on a third-and-10 play in the middle of the third quarter, setting up the Chiefs' game-tying field-goal drive. After a slow start in Week 1, Jones stepped his game up in the primetime matchup and will look to continue his strong play against the Colts in Week 3.

Jones (back) was not listed on the Chiefs' injury report Wednesday.

Jones has been dealing with a sore back since mid-August, but this issue shouldn't issue him moving into the start of the regular season. The 28-year-old, who notched 27 tackles including nine sacks over 14 games last season, will play a key role on the interior of Kansas City's defensive line once again in 2022.

Jones (back) left practice Wednesday with a sore back, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Whether Jones is dealing with some kind of injury or just general soreness is still unclear, but the Chiefs will certainly be monitoring the situation of their All Pro defensive tackle with a close eye. Tershawn Wharton should see increased work in Jones' absence.

Jones totaled 27 tackles (18 solo) and nine sacks while also forcing a fumble over 14 games during the 2021 regular season.

Jones earned All-Pro honors thanks to his efforts during the campaign, marking the fourth straight season he's been on either first-team or second-team depending on the publication. He hasn't slowed down since signing a four-year extension with the Chiefs prior to the 2020 season and heads into 2022 with two years remaining.

Jones notched four solo tackles and two sacks during Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Bengals.

Jones brings his regular season totals to 27 tackles (18 solo) and nine sacks with only a matchup against the Broncos left to play. The standout defensive lineman also has five pass breakups, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery on the year.

Jones (illness) was reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday and is back on the Chiefs' 53-man roster, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Jones' return to the roster was expected after he was spotted earlier Thursday taking part in the portion of the Chiefs' practice that was open to the media, according to Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star. Assuming the star defensive lineman is feeling fine from a conditioning standpoint following a pair of practices Thursday and Friday, he should be ready to handle a normal workload in Sunday's game against the Steelers. Prior to sitting out the Week 15 win over the Chargers, Jones had recorded 12 tackles, five sacks, five pass breakups, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble over his last six appearances.

Jones (undisclosed) wasn't activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Thursday's game against the Chargers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Jones was placed on the COVID list Tuesday and will miss Thursday's divisional showdown. Mike Danna and Alex Okafor figure to have increased roles for Kansas City in his absence.

Jones was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Jones enters protocols just two days before before the Chiefs' divisional showdown against the Chargers on Thursday. He has yet to be officially ruled out, according to James Palmer of NFL Network. If Jones is unable to clear protocols in time, it would be a significant blow to the Chiefs' pass rush, and would lead to extra opportunity for Mike Danna and Alex Okafor.

Jones notched five tackles (four solo), 3.5 sacks, one pass breakup, and one forced fumble (which he recovered) during Sunday's 19-9 win over the Cowboys.

Jones turned in his most dominant performance of the season versus Dallas, whose offensive line was unable to come up with any answers with Tyron Smith (ankle) sidelined. The two-time Pro Bowler, who was quiet early in the season while regularly switching between defensive end and tackle, may now be finding his rhythm again. Jones' next task will be too keep his momentum up through the Chiefs' bye, and emerge with a strong showing against Denver on Dec. 5.

Jones (personal) does not have an injury designation ahead of Monday night's game with the Giants.

Jones was excused from the first two practices of the week but was back in full Saturday. He'll be ready for the start at defensive end once again.

Jones (undisclosed) was again a non-participant at Friday's practice.

Jones had an excused absence from Thursday's practice and presumably had the same Friday. It is unclear what he is dealing with, but his status will have to be monitored ahead of Monday's matchup with the Giants.

Jones had an excused absence from Thursday's practice session, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Jones dealt with a wrist injury ahead of last week's game against the Titans, but Thursday's absence didn't appear to be related to an injury. However, coach Andy Reid expects that the defensive end will rejoin the team Friday, so it doesn't appear as though his status is in jeopardy for Monday night's game against the Giants.

Jones (wrist) is active for Sunday's contest against the Titans, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

As expected, Jones will be active for Week 7 after missing the previous two games with a wrist injury. The 27-year-old defensive tackle has registered seven tackles and two sacks through four appearances this season.

Jones (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Titans, but coach Andy Reid expects him to play, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Jones was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to log a full practice Friday. The 27-year-old defensive tackle has missed two straight contests, but barring a setback, he will likely be available for Sunday's contest against the Titans.

Jones (wrist) returned to practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Jones has missed two straight weeks with a wrist injury, but he appears on track to return for Week 7. The 27-year-old defensive tackle got off to a hot start with two sacks during the season opener, but he accumulated just four tackles over the next three contests. He will look to return to his Week 1 form against a Titans defense that has allowed 20 sacks through the first six weeks of the 2021 campaign.

Jones (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Washington, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports that Jones is close to returning, but it won't be this week, as he will miss his second straight game with the wrist injury. In his absence Alex Okafor should once again see extra playing time.

Jones (wrist) didn't practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Jones was sidelined from practice last week, but he was given every chance to suit up in Week 5. However, he ended up missing Sunday night's clash with the Bills and continues to miss practices. The 27-year-old registered two sacks in Week 1, but he has been relatively silent since, so the Chiefs may elect to shut down their star defensive tackle to get him healthy for the stretch run.

The Chiefs are viewing Jones (wrist) -- who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Bills -- as a true game-time decision, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The star defensive end has been receiving ongoing treatment for his wrist and failed to practice in any capacity this week. Since recording two sacks in the season-opening win over Cleveland, Jones hasn't gotten to the quarterback in the past three weeks while tallying only four tackles.

Jones (wrist) is active for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Jones has totaled five tackles and two sacks through the first two weeks of the season, but he will be expected to do a bit more Sunday as the Chiefs will be without their top pass rusher Frank Clark. The 27-year-old defensive tackle will have to deal with the Chargers' hefty free agent signees -- Corey Linsley and Matt Feiler.

Jones (wrist) should be able to play Sunday against the Chargers, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

The Chiefs' other top pass rusher, DE Frank Clark, is expected to miss the game with a hamstring injury. Jones, meanwhile, has five tackles and two sacks through two weeks, playing 77.0 percent of KC's defensive snaps. He does get a real challenge this Sunday, after the Chargers spent big to bring in C Corey Linsley and LG Matt Feiler this offseason. Of course, Jones is still a handful for any blocker.

Jones (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Jones was limited in all three of Kansas City's practices this week. The team will be in a tough spot along the defensive line if he sits, as Frank Clark (hamstring) is doubtful. Jones has five tackles and two sacks through two weeks.

Jones posted three solo tackles and two sacks in Sunday's 33-29 win over the Browns.

Jones saw more edge work in Week 1, and he was dominant with two timely sacks of Baker Mayfield. The 2016 second-round pick totaled 32 sacks over the past three seasons. His upside is through the roof if he keeps getting more work at end.

Jones is listed as the Chiefs' starting left defensive end on the Chiefs' first depth chart, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.

It was intimated earlier in the offseason that Jones would see more edge work in 2021, but the first depth chart release seems to suggest he's going to play primarily on the edge, with Jarran Reed and Derrick Nnadi listed as the defensive tackles. This could allow Jones to get after the quarterback a bit more in 2021, which would make him an even more intriguing IDP option.

Jones was activated from the reserve-COVID-19 list Friday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

The cornerback appeared in eight games for the Vikings last season and now will have to make up for lost time due to COVID-19 to earn a depth spot on the Titans.

Jones has been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

The defensive back appeared in eight games last season with the Vikings totalling 19 tackles prior to joining the Titans this offseason. He was previously a depth piece for the Cardinals in 2019.

The Chiefs plan to utilize Jones more often as a defensive end in 2021 compared to previous seasons, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

The 26-year-old has 32 sacks over the the past three years while seeing most of his playing time at defensive tackle, but defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo plans to alter the pass rush and move him to the edge more this season. Jones has been a force at defensive tackle and should continue to see the bulk of his reps there, but a more flexible pass rush could lead to more opportunities to bring down the quarterback after Kansas City struggled to record sacks last season.

The Cowboys released Jones (abdomen) on Wednesday, The Dallas Morning News reports.

Jones was placed on injured reserve Nov. 7 after undergoing core muscle surgery. It's uncertain if he's healthy yet. Nevertheless, the Cowboys will save $2 million in salary-cap space by cutting Jones before the final year of his contract. Jones has played 126 games for the Cowboys since his rookie season in 2011, averaging 44.5 yards per punt.

Jones collected 36 tackles (23 solo) and 7.5 sacks over 15 games during the 2020 regular season.

While Jones didn't quite reach his totals from either of the last two seasons, the big man still made his presence felt in the middle of the Chiefs' defensive line in the first year of his new deal with Kansas City. He remains under contract for the next three seasons and there doesn't seem to be signs of him slowing down at this point.

Jones (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Jones was unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week, so he'll miss the season finale after logging 19 tackles (18 solo) in eight games with the Vikings in 2020.

Jones had four tackles (all solo), one sack and one pass defensed during Sunday's 33-27 win over the Dolphins.

The 26-year-old played 71 percent of the defensive snaps and recorded his first sack since Week 9. Jones has 35 tackles (22 solo), 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles through 12 games in 2020.

Jones (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

After suffering multiple abdominal injuries over the years, Jones is finally undergoing surgery and will be placed on IR. The rookie Hunter Niswander will make his NFL debut and take over Jones' role as the Cowboys' punter until the 31-year-old recovers from his procedure, which could take at least a few weeks.

The Chiefs activated Jones from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Jones was placed on the COVID-19 list Thursday, but he's tested negative and cleared the necessary protocols in order to return to team facilities. The 26-year-old practiced Friday, and now he'll officially be ready for Sunday's game versus the Panthers. The 26-year-old defensive tackle has 4.5 sacks and 22 quarterback pressures through seven games, and he has a solid opportunity to add to his totals this week, as Teddy Bridgewater has been sacked on 5.9 percent of dropbacks this year.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that he expects Jones (reserve/COVID-19 list) to play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Jones was placed on the list Thursday after he was determined to have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, but the defensive lineman apparently cleared all COVID-19-related protocols in quick fashion. The 26-year-old was back at practice Friday, an indication that the Chiefs fully intend on having him in the lineup this weekend. Expect the team to formally activate him from the list Friday or Saturday.

Jones is present at the Chiefs' training facility Friday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Jones was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list as a result of contact tracing determining that he had been in close contact with an infected individual. If he takes the practice field alongside his teammates, it can be interpreted to mean that Jones has been medically cleared and activated back to the 53-man roster.

Jones' placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday was the result of a close contact through tracing rather than a positive test by the defensive lineman, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Kansas City shut down its team facility and held a remote practice Thursday after a staff member tested positive earlier in the day. It's unclear if that staff member or another infected person was in close contact with Jones, but regardless, he won't be eligible to rejoin the team for at least five days in accordance with the NFL's rules for players placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Jones won't be able to play in Sunday's game against the Panthers.

The Chiefs have placed Jones on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Jones' placement on the list means that he either tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in close contact with an infected person or persons.

Jones (abdomen) will be getting core muscle surgery Thursday, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Jones has battled abdominal injuries in the past, and it looks like he has opted to have the issue addressed surgically. As a result, the punter will be out indefinitely.

Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.

The 25-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Lions at the start of the week and officially joined the active roster Saturday, but he won't be suiting up versus the Packers. Jones likely will fill a depth role if/when he makes his debut with Minnesota.

The Vikings lifted Jones' roster exemption Saturday, making him eligible to play Sunday versus the Packers.

The Vikings claimed Jones off waivers from the Lions earlier this week, and he's cleared the necessary COVID-19 protocols to join the team. There's a decent chance he's still inactive Sunday because he hasn't practiced with the team, and if he suits up, he'll likely stick to a special teams role.

Jones (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Jones was limited due to a groin injury Wednesday, but he's already managed to resume handling unrestricted practice reps. The star defensive tackle has 4.5 sacks on the season, a total which he'll look to boost against the Jets' hapless O-line on Sunday.

Jones was a limited practice participant Wednesday with a groin injury, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

The 26-year-old sat out Week 4 with the groin issue but played in each of the past three contests, though he apparently aggravated the injury Sunday against the Broncos as he played a season-low 52 percent of defensive snaps. The fact Jones is still practicing in some capacity is a good sign, but he may need to progress to full participation by the end of the week to avoid an injury designation this weekend.

Jones finished with three tackles (two solo and a tackle for loss) and a sack in Sunday's win over the Broncos.

Jones has registered a sack in three of the five contests he's played in 2020, sitting with 4.5 sacks on the year. He'll score a favorable matchup again in Week 8 against the winless Jets.

Jones was claimed off waivers by the Vikings on Monday

The 25-year-old was waived by the Lions over the weekend, but the Vikings decided to pick him up off waivers. Jones appeared in only one game this season and figures to fill a depth role with his new team.

The Lions waived Jones on Saturday.

Jones was waived last Saturday but re-signed with the team Wednesday just to be cut again this Saturday. The depth cornerback likely will land on the practice squad if he clears waivers, but he may

Jones signed with the Lions on Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Jones rejoins the Lions just four days after being waived by the team. Detroit placed defensive end Julian Okwara (undisclosed) on IR to create the roster spot for Jones.

Jones (groin) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.

Jones was limited at practice Wednesday with the groin injury, but as evidenced by this news, the injury doesn't appear serious. Now healthy, expect the Mississippi State product to assume his usual starting role at defensive tackle for Week 5.

Jones (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Jones sat out Week 4 despite logging limited sessions all week, so we shouldn't read into his Wednesday practice capacity too much. The star defensive tackle avoided a setback, however, and he has two more practices to get up to full speed. If he can't play Sunday versus the Raiders, expect Tershawn Wharton and Mike Pennel to split time in his place.

Jones (groin) is officially inactive for Monday's game against the Patriots, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

The 26-year-old received the questionable tag after practicing as a limited participant all week, but he won't be suiting up for Week 4. Kansas City will hold him out in a precautionary move, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic, as Monday's contest is the first of three games in the next 11 days. Tershawn Wharton and Mike Pennel should see increased reps for the Chiefs in his absence.

Jones (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Jones put together a trio of limited practice sessions while dealing with a groin issue, an injury which he picked up during Monday's win over the Ravens. In the event that Jones is held to a snap count Sunday, or even forced to miss time, Tershawn Wharton and Mike Pennel would stands to handle increased defensive snaps.

Jones (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Jones entered Week 3 against the Ravens with this groin injury but still managed to play 70 percent of defensive snaps, recording five tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles. The fact that he practiced in some capacity Wednesday bodes well for his availability against the Patriots on Sunday.

Jones (groin) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Adam Teicher of ESPN NFL Nation reports.

Jones played through the groin injury Monday against the Ravens and produced two strip-sacks on Lamar Jackson, but the injury remains a hindrance for the standout defensive lineman. He'll look to up his practice participation as the week goes on to put Jones in position to suit up against the Patriots come Sunday.

Jones (groin) recorded five tackles (three solo), two sacks and two forced fumbles across 39 defensive snaps in Monday's win over the Ravens.

Jones made it difficult for reigning-MVP Lamar Jackson to do virtually anything all night, strip-sacking the quarterback twice in the contest. His five tackles were also a single-game high on the young season. However, Jones was bothered by a groin injury towards the end of the contest, so look for updates on his status to come once the practice report is released later this week.

Jones suffered a groin injury near the end of Monday night's game against the Ravens, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

The severity of the injury is unclear at this time. Jones will likely be evaluated further in the coming days to determine his availability for Sunday's matchup with New England.

Jones was signed by the Lions on Wednesday via Arizona's practice squad, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

The Lions have seen a slew of players at corner back go down with injuries, so they elected to look elsewhere for depth leading up to Week 2. Jones saw action in 11 games for the Cardinals last season, supplying 22 tackles (17 solo) and six pass break ups. He could be thrust into the lineup right away should Darryl Roberts (calf) or Desmond Trufant (hamstring) be forced to miss action.

Jones recorded four tackles (three solo) and 1.5 sacks during Thursday's 34-20 win over the Texans.

Jones, who racked up a team-leading nine sacks across 13 contests in 2019, didn't waste any time in picking up where he left off. The star defensive tackle will suit up against the Chargers in Week 2 as one of the top IDP options at his position.

Jones was waived by the Cardinals on Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Jones played in 11 games and started three for the Cardinals in 2019, and he finished the year with 22 tackles and six pass breakups. He's expected to land on the practice squad if he clears waivers, and with the Cardinals only carrying four cornerbacks, he could be the first call if there's an injury.

Jones (groin) returned to practice Friday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Jones missed nearly a week of practice with this groin injury but is back in the fold with three weeks to prepare for the season opener versus Houston. The 26-year-old defensive tackle battled a groin injury in 2019 but still recorded over 40 snaps per game, 36 total tackles and nine sacks.

Jones did not practice Saturday due to a groin injury, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

It's not known how serious the injury might be, but given the lack of clarity regarding the issue, it's unlikely the highly-paid defensive tackle will miss much time.

Jones' four-year extension with Kansas City is worth $85 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Per the report, the star defensive tackle's new deal with the team includes $60 million in guarantees. Jones will thus remain a key cog in Kansas City's defensive corps for at least the next few years, with his agreement with the team coming on the heels of quarterback Patrick Mahomes' recent mega-extension.

Jones has signed a contract extension with Kansas City, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Jones and the team have agreed to a four-year deal, an agreement that means that the star defensive tackle won't be playing on Kansas City's franchise tag in 2020. The 2016 second-rounder logged 36 tackles and a team-high nine sacks in 13 games last season.

Jones and the Chiefs haven't made much progress on a long-term contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

The Chiefs gave Jones a franchise tag in mid-March, setting up a July 15 deadline for a multi-year deal. The 2016 second-round pick hasn't signed his tender, so he may consider holding out if the big contract doesn't happen. Jones is a top-five interior pass rusher by any estimate, with his past three seasons yielding 31 sacks, 62 QB hits, 16 pass defenses and seven forced fumbles. He'll have a solid argument to expect around $40 million guaranteed and a $20 million average annual value.

The Chiefs are giving Jones the franchise tag, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

A long-term contract could be tricky for a team with so many other superstars on its roster, but the Chiefs would've been foolish to let Jones walk away. The 25-year-old interior pass rusher had 24.5 sacks and 49 QB hits in 29 games over the past two regular seasons, and he's also one of the best in the league at batting down passes. His pair of deflections in the Super Bowl helped the Chiefs erase a multi-score deficit in the fourth quarter. Discussions for a contract could approach the $20 million per season range that's become the new norm for top edge rushers.

Jones expressed that he wanted to stick with the Chiefs after the Super Bowl LIV win, Jelani Scott of NFL.com reports. "I want to be a Chief for life," Jones said. "I plan to stay here forever, man."

Jones played through a calf strain in the final two playoff games, but he managed to log 48 of 58 defensive snaps (83 percent) and record three pass breakups in the Super Bowl. The 25-year-old's rookie contract expires in March, and he's due a major payday. Jones' comments should be taken with a grain of salt -- the defensive tackle was riding the adrenaline following the biggest win of his life -- but those words could allude to a possible hometown discount. Still, the Chiefs' No. 1 priority will be ensuring there's enough money for Patrick Mahomes' mega-extension.

Jones (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Jones worked as a limited participant in practice last week, but James Palmer of NFL Network relayed that the defensive tackle may be able to play every defensive snap in Super Bowl 54. The 25-year-old's full participation in practice certainly confirms such optimism, so barring a setback, Jones should be an every-down participant Sunday versus the 49ers. He stacked up 36 tackles and nine sacks over 13 regular-season games this year.

Jones (calf) said Thursday that he believes he'll be able to play every defensive snap during the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Jones is nursing a calf injury that held him to 42 percent of defensive snaps during Sunday's AFC Championship Game, and he was limited in Wednesday's practice, so the defensive tackle's expectation of an every-down role may be a tad optimistic. Fortunately, Jones will have the benefit of a full week and a half to improve his health ahead of the Super Bowl, when he'll tasked with bolstering the Chiefs' pass rush versus a 49ers O-line that only allowed a combined three sacks during the team's previous two playoff matches, against Green Bay and Minnesota.

Jones (calf) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Jones was held back during the AFC championship, as he played 28 of 66 defensive snaps (42 percent) due to the calf injury. He's in line for an increased role in the big game, though, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN. "I think he feels pretty good," Reid said. "He didn't have a setback, so that was good." Jones will still need to avoid a setback over the next two weeks of practice as well, and he'll likely carry the limited tag until Super Bowl Sunday.

Jones (calf) is listed as active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Titans, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

After missing last weekend's divisional-round win over Houston, the defensive tackle will give it a go Sunday. Even if Jones -- who logged a team-high nine sacks in 13 regular-season games -- isn't able to handle his normal workload versus Tennessee, his availability should nonetheless provide a welcome boost to the Chiefs' pass rush.

Jones (calf) is "trending toward being active" for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Titans, Terez A. Paylor of Yahoo Sports reports.

Official confirmation of the defensive tackle's status will arrive about 90 minutes before Sunday's 3:05 ET kickoff, but if Jones is able to give it a go, his return would provide the Chiefs' pass rush with a nice boost.

Though Jones is in line to test out his injured calf during pre-game warmup, NFL Network's James Palmer indicates that there's but there's "not a lot of optimism" the defensive tackle will be available for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Titans.

Jones, who logged a team-high nine sacks this past season, was unable to suit up for last weekend's Divisional Round win over the Texans and it doesn't look like he'll make it back this Sunday. If he remains sidelined, Derrick Nnadi and Khalen Saunders will continue to see added work along the Chiefs' interior line versus Tennessee.

Jones (calf) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Jones' limited session is a tangible step in the right direction after beginning the week with back-to-back DNPs, but his status for the AFC Championship Game against Tennessee remains uncertain. Coach Andy Reid said that he wants to see how Jones feels Saturday before disclosing whether the defensive tackle has a shot at playing Sunday, per James Palmer of NFL Network. The 25-year-old missed Kansas City's divisional-round win over Houston.

Jones (calf) will not practice Thursday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Coach Andy Reid also declined to commit to Jones' chances of practicing Friday, leaving the star defensive tackle's availability for Sunday's AFC Championship Game murky at best. If the Chiefs are forced to operate without its regular-season sack leader, the team will likely turn to Derrick Nnadi and Khalen Saunders to play expanded roles once again.

Jones (calf) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Jones missed the divisional-round win over the Texans, and coach Andy Reid said the defensive tackle wasn't close to playing, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN.com. The 25-year-old is on the wrong track again, so getting on the field for Thursday's practice will be crucial for his chances of suiting up Sunday versus the Titans.

Coach Andy Reid indicated Monday that Jones (calf) wasn't close to playing against Texans on Sunday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports. "He couldn't push off," Reid said of Jones.

With that in mind, the defensive tackle's status for this coming Sunday's AFC Championship game is cloudy. Jones led the Chiefs with nine sacks in 13 regular-season contests this season, and if he remains out versus the Titans this weekend, the team will continue to turn to Derrick Nnadi and Khalen Saunders to fill in along the team's interior line.

Jones (calf) is inactive for Sunday's playoff game against the Texans, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Jones is nursing a calf injury sustained during Thursday's practice, the severity of which will cause him to sit out Sunday's key playoff contest against Houston. In the star defensive tackle's stead, Khalen Saunders is in line to handle an expanded role. Jones will work to get healthy in time for next Sunday's AFC Championship Game, should the Chiefs advance.

Jones (calf) is optimistic he'll suit up in Sunday's playoff game against Houston, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Jones injured his calf in Thursday's practice and was forced to missed Friday's session with the issue. Considering it's the playoffs, it's hard to imagine the 25-year-old sitting out the game, but if he can't go, Khalen Saunders would be in line to see an uptick in snaps.

Jones (calf) is questionable for Sunday's playoff game against the Texans.

Jones had the calf injury crop up Thursday and sat out Friday's practice, clouding his availability for Sunday's playoff matchup. It's difficult to imagine the 25-year-old sitting out this weekend, but his status remains up in the air.

Jones was limited in Thursday's practice due to a calf injury.

Jones wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, a hint that his calf issue may have been sustained during weekly practices. There's not yet any reason to worry about the star defensive tackle's availability for Sunday's AFC divisional-round game against the Texans, and if Jones is able to practice without limitations Friday he'll shed any lingering concerns.

Jones (abdomen) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Jon reports.

Jones was limited in practice all week but will give it a go Sunday. There was never much doubt as Dallas did not sign any alternatives.

Jones is absent from the Cowboys' final injury report against the Rams, but apparently dealing with an abdomen strain, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Given the news about Jones' abdomen strain, his status is worth monitoring as kickoff approaches. The Cowboys currently do not have another punter on their roster.

Jones (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Jones worked as a full practice participant Thursday and Friday before being listed as questionable, so it's no real surprise to see him ready to play Sunday. DEs Alex Okafor (ankle) and Frank Clark (neck) are both inactive, as the Chiefs remain shorthanded on the defensive line despite Jones' return.

Jones (groin) is expected to play Sunday against the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jones is considered questionable but has a good chance of returning after putting in full practices Thursday and Friday. The 25-year-old missed the last three games but could provide a boost for the Chiefs' defensive line, which has been bitten by numerous injuries.

Jones (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Jones was able to practice fully Thursday and Friday, but he apparently didn't quite show enough to avoid the questionable tag. The 25-year-old appears on track to play after missing the last three games, but his availability won't be known for sure until Sunday.

Jones (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Jones has resumed practicing in full for the first time since he suffered a groin injury Week 5. After a three-game absence, it appears as though the star defensive tackle is on track to suit up Sunday against the Vikings. Jones' presence would be a notable boost to Kansas City's defense.

Jones (groin) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice.

Jones has missed the last three games with the injury, and Wednesday was the first time he logged a limited practice session in that span. Although it's a good sign for his recovery, Jones is still in danger of missing Sunday against the Vikings. If he can't go again, Khalen Saunders and Mike Pennel would be in line for more snaps.

Jones (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

The Chiefs' defensive front will be missing two key players for the prime-time matchup since Frank Clark (neck) has also been ruled out. This will be the third straight game Jones misses. The Chiefs have been rolling with rookie Khalen Saunders in his place, and they also signed veteran Mike Pennel to rotate in.

Jones (groin) did not practice Thursday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Jones was also unable to practice Wednesday. The star defensive tackle has missed the last two games due to a lingering groin injury, and he appears to be trending towards another absence. If Jones is indeed unable to go versus the Packers on Sunday, expect Khalen Saunders to play an increased role on defense once again.

Jones (groin) is ruled out for Thursday's tilt against the Broncos.

Jones' absence doesn't come as much of a surprise, considering that he's expected to miss multiple contests due to a groin injury sustained Week 5. The Broncos' offense stands to benefit from Jones' lack of availability, given that neither of Khalen Saunders or Terrell McClain posses' similar abilities to create interior pressure.

Jones (groin) didn't participate at Tuesday's practice, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Jones isn't expected to suit up Thursday, so his absence doesn't Tuesday doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 25-year-old is expected to miss at least a few games after suffering the groin injury in Week 5. Khalen Saunders and Terrell McClain should both continue to see increased snaps in his place.

Jones (groin) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice estimate.

Jones underwent an MRI following his injury in Week 5, and he was initially expected to miss more than one game. He sat out this past Sunday's contest against the Texans, so it's unlikely he's healthy in time for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Jones (groin) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Jones is expected to miss a few games as he works to recover from a significant groin injury, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. The Chiefs will be forced to operate without one of the league's most impactful defensive tackles versus Houston.

Jones (groin) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Jones is already considered a long shot to play Sunday versus the Texans, and a DNP for the first injury report of the week supports that notion. The fourth-year pro will be a major loss for the Chiefs' pass rush if he can't go, so they just signed veteran Terrell McClain to join rookie Khalen Saunders as contenders to fill the void.

Jones (groin) is considered week-to-week after undergoing an MRI on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

An exact timetable for Jones' recovery remains undisclosed, but it appears as though he's trending towards sitting out Week 6 against the Texans. Expect Khalen Saunders and Xavier Williams (ankle) to see increased defensive snaps as long as Jones is forced to remain sidelined. The 25-year-old's absence will be a notable blow for the Chiefs' defense.

Jones was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Colts by a groin injury.

This is a major loss for the Chiefs, who already lost Sammy Watkins (hamstring), Anthony Hitchens (groin) and Xavier Williams (ankle) to injury in this game. Jones can be considered questionable for Kansas City's Week 6 game against Houston.

Jones (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports.

It appears the Cardinals were exercising caution by making Jones a limited participant for the final two practices. Through the first two games this year, Jones has five tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup. He'll be up against backup QB Kyle Allen in this contest.

Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Jones has been a limited participant for the last two practices. He has a consistent role in the Cardinals' secondary, and he'll be defending passes from backup Panthers QB Kyle Allen if he's able to suit up.