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Is Chris Jones playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs DL

The Kansas City Chiefs will need all hands on deck to take down the Houston Texans in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs on Saturday.

Star defensive lineman Chris Jones was listed on Kansas City’s injury report this week, which gave Chiefs fans a scare as the defending Super Bowl champions prepared for their postseason matchup against Houston.

Will Jones be able to take the field with the Chiefs this weekend?

Chris Jones injury update

Jones is dealing with a calf injury, but he was a full participant in all of Kansas City’s practice sessions this week.

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How long will Chris Jones be out?

Jones is not expected to miss any action and should be able to return to his normal role as a starter on the Chiefs’ defensive line when Kansas City hosts the Houston Texans.

Chiefs DT depth chart

Jones’ backups are veteran defensive linemen Mike Pennel Jr. and Derrick Nnadi.

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