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The Chris Jones contract holdout on the Kansas City Chiefs is now stretching into Week 2 of the NFL season. Without their star defensive tackle, the Chiefs lost their 2023 opener to the Detroit Lions, 21-20. Now, with no end in sight to this contract dispute, an NFL salary cap expert is saying the longer […]

NFL football is back and the 2023 season got started with a bang on Thursday night when the Detroit Lions marched into Arrowhead and defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 21-20. After winning eight of their last 10 last year, the Lions were coming into the season with a lot of momentum and confidence, but not […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping to repeat as Super Bowl champions in 2023. As the opening game vs. the Lions unfolded, announcer Chris Collinsworth shared his thoughts on the strange feeling of not having superstar tight end Travis Kelce on the field. Also missing from the field was another Chiefs superstar: Chris Jones. Jones, […]

Travis Kelce isn’t the only Kansas City Chiefs superstar in attendance for the NFL opener who’s not suiting up on Thursday night. Unlike Chris Jones, though, the future Hall-of-Famer was ruled out of his team’s highly anticipated matchup with the Detroit Lions due to injury. Jones, meanwhile, is still holding out from the team in […]

There is a “pretty good chance” Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones will be at Arrowhead Stadium Thursday night in the team’s season-opener against the Detroit Lions, according to NFL Network’s James Palmer. Jones is in the midst of a contract holdout. “If he’s there it wouldn’t be a surprise to the Chiefs either […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is continuing his holdout from the team with their Week 1 game against the Detroit Lions approaching on Thursday, and he spoke about his current situation and why he chose to hold out instead of perform a hold-in. “I could’ve done a hold-in but that would’ve been a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are likely going to their Week 1 opener against the Detroit Lions down a man. Chris Jones, the team’s star defensive tackle, is in the midst of a holdout after contract negotiations stalled out. Jones has openly indicated that he is willing to miss games, up until Week 8, even. The […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid gave an update of sorts on the status of defensive tackle Chris Jones. It wasn’t a good one for the reigning AFC West champs. “I don’t know when he’s coming or not coming,” Reid admitted about his star lineman’s status. It’s a troubling sign, with the Chiefs set […]

Chris Jones is not happy with the Kansas City Chiefs. The All-Pro defensive tackle is seeking a substantial raise after an elite 2022 campaign. However, both sides don’t see eye-to-eye on the proper compensation for Jones. As a result, Jones is sitting out practices, and is ready is sit out regular season games as well. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are having a bit of a Chris Jones problem. The star defensive tackle is in the midst of a holdout after contract negotiations between the two sides broke down. Jones is planning to not play with the team up until Week 8, apparently. Jones is one of the best defensive tackles […]

The Detroit Lions are gearing up for a bloodbath against the Kansas City Chiefs. Week 1 of the NFL season will start with the defending champions going up against the upstart team. Detroit is obviously making all the preparations they need against Kansas City. When asked about a certain player on their opponent’s roster, though, […]

With September officially upon us and still no Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs fans have to be sweating a little. The defending Super Bowl champions kick off the 2023-24 NFL season at home against the Detroit Lions next Thursday, but it is looking less likely that their All-Pro defensive tackle will be suiting up. Despite […]

For the Kansas City Chiefs, the biggest question mark heading into Week 1 is the status of star defensive tackle Chris Jones. As Jones waits for a long-term extension, Travis Kelce did his best to woo the DT back to the Chiefs. Jones is currently in the final year of his contract before hitting free […]

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is optimistic defensive tackle Chris Jones will agree to a contract extension with the team soon. Veach remains confident the two sides will eventually agree to terms before the Chiefs’ Week 1 game against the Detroit Lions, per NFL Network’s James Palmer. Brett Veach said he's "certainly hopeful" […]

It does not appear that Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs are any closer to a potential contract extension. On Tuesday, it was announced that the Chiefs had placed the four-time Pro Bowler Jones on the reserve/did not report list. This means that, if the Chiefs use a roster exemption on Jones, they can […]

With Week 1 of the NFL season around the corner, the Kansas City Chiefs are still trying to find a way to make things work with Chris Jones. However, it isn’t looking very promising for the star defensive tackle, and now the Chiefs have placed Jones on the Reserve/Did Not Report list, per Ian Rapoport […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a rare trade with their AFC West rival, the Las Vegas Raiders, grabbing defensive tackle Neil Farrell as the Chris Jones holdout continues. “Intra-division trade: With Chris Jones still holding out, the Chiefs traded a sixth-round draft pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for DT Neil Farrell, per sources,” ESPN […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will be entering the 2023 NFL season looking to repeat as champions after having won Super Bowl 57 last season. With Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, and Travis Kelce all back in tow, the Chiefs will be the presumed favorite to win it all again until another team steps up and proves […]

What do the Kansas City Chiefs do if Chris Jones continues his holdout? Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has had to ask that question for a while now but an answer will be due soon. Their season opener against the Detroit Lions is now less than two weeks away. Jones has been second only to Patrick […]

Kansas City Chiefs fans are starting to stress over if star defensive tackle Chris Jones will return from his holdout in time for the Week 1 contest versus the Detroit Lions. Chris Jones is still holding out, and even suggested he could remain out until Week 8 of the season. However, quarterback Patrick Mahomes isn’t […]

We are 15 days away from the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener against the Detroit Lions, and star defensive tackle Chris Jones is still holding out for a contract extension. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid gave a concerning update on negotiations with Jones. “There’s been no communication, so I don’t know what’s going to go […]

Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones does not appear to be backing down from his promise to hold out from team activities until his contract is extended. The Chiefs’ four-time Pro Bowler recently responded to a fan on Twitter who appeared to be trolling him, asking when he can be expected back and […]

Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs are in a disagreement over a new contract for the four-time Pro Bowler. With no resolution on the horizon and the regular season getting even closer, things are looking bleak. Jones has held out of training camp as the Chiefs fail to meet his demands on a huge […]

Training camp is almost over and Week 1 of the preseason has officially dawned across the NFL, but some of the league’s most marquee players are no closer to joining their teams amid contentious contract disputes. “I don’t get the sense we’re close to a resolution on any of them,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs’ contract stalemate with star defensive tackle Chris Jones continues, it’s becoming increasingly clear what the team won’t do in discussions with the All-Pro. Jones, per multiple NFL rumors, wants to be the highest-paid defensive tackle, which would net him more than the $31.6 million that the Los Angeles Rams pay […]

Chris Jones has yet to join the Kansas City Chiefs in training camp amid his contract holdout. While the franchise is reportedly still trying to resolve the situation, it has been reported that Jones has made it clear to the team what he wants. Of course Jones wants a long-term contract with a significant bump […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are working to resolve a contract negotiation with star pash rusher Chris Jones, and the DE added to the mystery with a strange tweet to the KC fans on Tuesday afternoon. Jones has not resigned with the Chiefs since winning the Super Bowl earlier in 2023, when his previous 4-year, $80-million […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a ton of work to do before their Super Bowl defense begins on September 7 against the Detroit Lions. Star defensive lineman Chris Jones has been holding out, reportedly in search of ‘Aaron Donald money.’ Now, Chiefs GM Brett Veach is speaking out about his hopes for a new Chris […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is currently holding out from Chiefs training camp with hope of receiving a long-term contract extension from the team, and he took to his Instagram story to seemingly showing his frustration with negotiations by posting lyrics from the song “Walls Talking” by Kevin Gates. “Guess all good things […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is entering a contract year, and as a result, Jones is holding out from NFL training camp. But recent word from Dianna Russini of ESPN during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show indicates that the Chiefs are optimistic that they will get a long-term deal done. “They […]

Despite Chris Jones holding out of Kansas City Chiefs training camp so far, quarterback Patrick Mahomes is doing nothing but supporting the Pro Bowl defensive tackle. Mahomes is a proponent of everybody making as much money as they possibly can, and he believes Jones is doing what is best for himself, reports Sports Illustrated’s Albert […]

Star defensive tackle Chris Jones wants the Kansas City Chiefs to show him the money — Aaron Donald money. Jones is said to be eyeing a new contract with the Chiefs that will pocket him an average of at least $30 million per year, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. “Jones and the team […]

Quinnen Williams is aiming to become the best defensive tackle in the NFL. A teammate of his on the New York Jets’ front four firmly believes Williams will achieve that goal. In fact, John Franklin-Myers dropped two of the biggest names in the game when discussing the level Williams can reach entering his fifth season […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are continuing their quest to defend their Super Bowl championship. But as training camp begins, they are without superstar defensive lineman Chris Jones. The greatness of Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes headlines Kansas City but Jones anchoring the defense is another key reason why the team remains a Super Bowl contender. […]

Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones did not report to training camp with the rest of his teammates on Saturday, league sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Jones and the Chiefs, who have been working on a new contract, are “far apart” in their talks, reports Schefter. Jones, a four-time Pro Bowler, was […]

The Kansas City Chiefs don’t kickoff training camp until July 23rd. As official preparations for the 2023 season fast approach, though, it’s still unclear whether the reigning Super Bowl champion’s top defensive player will be reporting to camp on time. Andy Reid addressed Chris Jones’ status on Tuesday, telling reporters he “doesn’t know” if the […]

Madden 24’s Player Ratings are slowly being revealed throughout the week. So far we’ve learned that Vikings’ WR Justin Jefferson and Rams’ DT Aaron Donald will join the prestigious 99 club, which gives them highest rating in the game. For Jefferson, it marks his first appearance in the club. For Donald, it marks his 7th, […]

After months of speculation, the Tennessee Titans ultimately won the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes. While the Kansas City Chiefs were contenders for Hopkins, Chris Jones played a massive role in why he landed with the Titans. The Chiefs were reportedly in contact with Hopkins throughout his free agency. However, with Jones set to receive an extension, […]

All-Pro New York Jets defective tackle Quinnen Williams just got a massive contract extension before playing on his fifth-year option in 2023. That means a new Chris Jones contract for the Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro DT should be next, as he is entering the final year of his deal as well. And with the money […]