Chiefs star DT Chris Jones sidelined with groin injury

Chiefs star DT Chris Jones sidelined with groin injury


NFL: Kansas City Chiefs Training CampJul 22, 2024; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) walks down the hill from the locker room to the fields prior to training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones missed practice on Sunday due to a groin strain, coach Andy Reid said.

Jones, a two-time first-team All-Pro selection who has won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs, is fresh off signing a five-year contract extension in March worth just shy of $160 million.

The eight-year veteran, who has also been named to five Pro Bowls, has 75 1/2 sacks in his career, including 26 over the past two seasons combined. He was third in Defensive Player of the Year voting back in 2022.

Reid gave no indication of the severity of Jones’ injury, nor did he disclose a timeline for his return to practice.

Also missing practice for Kansas City on Sunday were wide receivers Marquise Brown (illness) and Justin Watson (foot).

–Field Level Media