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.
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Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
7/3/1994 (30)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'6", 310 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 2; Pk (KC)
Birthplace
Houston, MS, USA
Position
DT
College
Mississippi State
Experience
9 seasons
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2016-Present
(9 seasons)
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 (calf) is considered a "big question mark" for Wednesday's game against the Steelers, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday." Jones hurt his calf in Saturday's 27-19 win over the Texans and was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain following an MRI on Sunday, per Glazer. The Chiefs are facing a quick turnaround for the Week 17 game, with the team having just three full days off before the Christmas Day matchup with Pittsburgh. Jones would have a much better shot at playing in Pittsburgh if the game was held on Sunday, but the Chiefs could err on the side of caution and hold the star defensive tackle out on a short week.
Coach Andy Reid said Jones suffered a strained calf in Saturday's win over the Texans, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports. 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.