Chris Jones prefers to sit out preseason games for Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones expressed his preference to avoid playing in the preseason. Speaking at a press conference, he stated he would only like to play against opposing starters and emphasized the importance of gauging his performance against them. Jones indicated he would rather not participate in preseason games, citing the value of repetition in practice games against his teammates. The Chiefs' preseason opener is set for Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams at Arrowhead Stadium.
- •Chris Jones hopes to avoid preseason play unless against opponents' starters.
- •He values competition against top players to measure his skills.
- •The Chiefs' preseason begins on Saturday against the Rams at Arrowhead Stadium.
- •Jones recorded 29 tackles and seven sacks last season.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Jones reveals his reason for preferring to sit out the preseason
"During his preseason press conference, Kansas City Chiefs DL Chris Jones revealed his reason for preferring to sit out the preseason | @EdEastonJr
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