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.
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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.