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Will Chris Jones play this week? Injury updates for Chiefs DL

Starting defensive tackle Chris Jones has been instrumental in the Kansas City Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl victories.

Jones was listed on the Chiefs’ initial injury report ahead of Kansas City’s divisional-round matchup against the Houston Texans in the AFC playoffs.

Will he be healthy enough to help the Chiefs beat Houston this weekend?

Chris Jones injury update

Jones is listed on the Chiefs’ injury report due to a calf injury.

Fortunately, Jones had an extended amount of time off to recover, and he was a full participant in Kansas City’s practice session on Tuesday.

How long will Chris Jones be out?

Jones is not expected to miss more time and should be available for the Chiefs’ divisional-round matchup against the Texans on Saturday, January 18.

Chiefs DT depth chart

Jones’ backups are veteran defensive linemen Mike Pennel Jr. and Derrick Nnadi, who have both won Super Bowls with the Chiefs in recent seasons.

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