3:10 PM - Chris Jones (KC) City has felt "growing optimism" about re-signing Jones to a new contract before free agency per a league source, Nate Taylor and Dianna Russini of The Athletic report.

4:50 PM - Chris Jones (KC) Chiefs picked up the option on Jones' contract, which pays him an extra $4.25 million in incentives and gives Kansas City the ability to franchise tag Jones this offseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

6:32 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (quad) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl matchup against the 49ers.

6:11 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (quad) was limited at Friday's practice but doesn't have an injury designation after the first week of prep for Super Bowl LVIII against the 49ers.

5:13 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (quadriceps) was listed as a non-participant in Kansas City's practice estimate Wednesday.

12:54 PM - Chris Jones (KC) tallied 30 tackles (20 solo) and 10.5 sacks during the 2023 regular season.

4:14 PM - Chris Jones (KC) recorded two tackles and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 17-9 win at Jacksonville.

2:18 PM - Chris Jones (KC) will play in Sunday's Week 2 game against the Jaguars, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

1:55 PM - Chris Jones (KC) is presumed to play Sunday against the Jaguars, according to head coach Andy Reid, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

6:20 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (contract dispute) was reinstated from the reserve/did not report list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

5:15 PM - Chris Jones (KC) Chiefs and Jones have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

6:25 PM - Chris Jones (KC) won't be activated from the reserve/did not report list prior to Thursday's season opener versus the Lions, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

11:56 AM - Chris Jones (KC) who's currently on the reserve/did not report list, still isn't with the Chiefs on Sunday, and the two sides are not close on a deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

7:03 PM - Chris Jones (KC) Chiefs placed Jones on the reserve/did not report list Tuesday.

3:55 PM - Chris Jones (KC) hinted on social media Tuesday that he's willing to hold out until Week 8 if he and the Chiefs fail to agree to a contract extension, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

4:55 PM - Chris Jones (KC) who remains "far apart" on a new contract extension, did not report to the team's training camp Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

12:53 PM - Chris Jones (KC) is skipping mandatory minicamp, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

10:32 AM - Chris Jones (KC) notched three tackles (two solo), two sacks and one pass defense during Thursday's 27-24 win over the Chargers.

10:32 AM - Chris Jones (KC) notched three tackles (two solo), two sacks and one pass defense during Thursday's 27-24 win over the Chargers.

8:34 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (back) was not listed on the Chiefs' injury report Wednesday.

8:34 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (back) was not listed on the Chiefs' injury report Wednesday.

12:48 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (back) left practice Wednesday with a sore back, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

7:56 PM - Chris Jones (KC) totaled 27 tackles (18 solo) and nine sacks while also forcing a fumble over 14 games during the 2021 regular season.

5:49 AM - Chris Jones (KC) notched four solo tackles and two sacks during Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Bengals.

1:20 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (illness) was reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday and is back on the Chiefs' 53-man roster, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

6:45 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (undisclosed) wasn't activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Thursday's game against the Chargers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

2:37 PM - Chris Jones (KC) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

8:32 AM - Chris Jones (KC) notched five tackles (four solo), 3.5 sacks, one pass breakup, and one forced fumble (which he recovered) during Sunday's 19-9 win over the Cowboys.

7:05 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (personal) does not have an injury designation ahead of Monday night's game with the Giants.

8:54 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (undisclosed) was again a non-participant at Friday's practice.

2:15 PM - Chris Jones (KC) had an excused absence from Thursday's practice session, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

11:43 AM - Chris Jones (KC) (wrist) is active for Sunday's contest against the Titans, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

4:51 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Titans, but coach Andy Reid expects him to play, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

1:27 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (wrist) returned to practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

2:31 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Washington, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

1:01 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (wrist) didn't practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

7:07 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (wrist) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Bills, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

9:28 AM - Chris Jones (KC) Chiefs are viewing Jones (wrist) -- who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Bills -- as a true game-time decision, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

12:38 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (wrist) is active for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

9:38 AM - Chris Jones (KC) (wrist) should be able to play Sunday against the Chargers, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

4:39 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

11:02 PM - Chris Jones (KC) posted three solo tackles and two sacks in Sunday's 33-29 win over the Browns.

3:12 PM - Chris Jones (KC) is listed as the Chiefs' starting left defensive end on the Chiefs' first depth chart, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.

12:16 PM - Chris Jones (KC) collected 36 tackles (23 solo) and 7.5 sacks over 15 games during the 2020 regular season.

7:19 PM - Chris Jones (KC) Chiefs activated Jones from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

2:46 PM - Chris Jones (KC) head coach Andy Reid said that he expects Jones (reserve/COVID-19 list) to play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

11:35 AM - Chris Jones (KC) is present at the Chiefs' training facility Friday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

5:48 PM - Chris Jones (KC) placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday was the result of a close contact through tracing rather than a positive test by the defensive lineman, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

4:42 PM - Chris Jones (KC) Chiefs have placed Jones on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

7:46 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

6:28 PM - Chris Jones (KC) was a limited practice participant Wednesday with a groin injury, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

6:11 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.

5:35 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

5:56 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) is officially inactive for Monday's game against the Patriots, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

3:34 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

5:23 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

2:09 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Adam Teicher of ESPN NFL Nation reports.

11:48 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) recorded five tackles (three solo), two sacks and two forced fumbles across 39 defensive snaps in Monday's win over the Ravens.

11:37 PM - Chris Jones (KC) suffered a groin injury near the end of Monday night's game against the Ravens, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

12:31 PM - Chris Jones (KC) recorded four tackles (three solo) and 1.5 sacks during Thursday's 34-20 win over the Texans.

2:21 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) returned to practice Friday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

12:40 PM - Chris Jones (KC) did not practice Saturday due to a groin injury, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

1:41 PM - Chris Jones (KC) four-year extension with Kansas City is worth $85 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

1:32 PM - Chris Jones (KC) has signed a contract extension with Kansas City, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

11:13 AM - Chris Jones (KC) and the Chiefs haven't made much progress on a long-term contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

9:38 AM - Chris Jones (KC) Chiefs are giving Jones the franchise tag, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

1:18 PM - Chris Jones (KC) expressed that he wanted to stick with the Chiefs after the Super Bowl LIV win, Jelani Scott of NFL.com reports. "I want to be a Chief for life," said. "I plan to stay here forever, man."

4:35 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

4:25 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) said Thursday that he believes he'll be able to play every defensive snap during the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

6:35 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

1:37 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) is listed as active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Titans, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

12:45 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) is "trending toward being active" for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Titans, Terez A. Paylor of Yahoo Sports reports.

10:32 AM - Chris Jones (KC) Jones is in line to test out his injured calf during pre-game warmup, NFL Network's James Palmer indicates that there's but there's "not a lot of optimism" the defensive tackle will be available for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Titans.

4:08 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

1:33 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) will not practice Thursday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

1:10 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

1:24 PM - Chris Jones (KC) Andy Reid indicated Monday that Jones (calf) wasn't close to playing against Texans on Sunday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports. "He couldn't push off," Reid said of Jones.

1:43 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) is inactive for Sunday's playoff game against the Texans, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

10:38 AM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) is optimistic he'll suit up in Sunday's playoff game against Houston, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

5:06 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (calf) is questionable for Sunday's playoff game against the Texans.

5:22 PM - Chris Jones (KC) was limited in Thursday's practice due to a calf injury.

4:11 PM - Chris Jones (KC) registered three tackles and one sack during Sunday's victory over Chicago.

6:33 PM - Chris Jones (KC) had one solo tackle and three quarterback hits during Sunday's win over the Chiefs.

7:51 PM - Chris Jones (KC) had three tackles (two solo) and one sack during Sunday's 23-16 win over the Patriots.

7:10 PM - Chris Jones (KC) racked up seven tackles (four solo), two sacks and a forced fumble in Sunday's loss to the Titans.

11:10 AM - Chris Jones (KC) recorded three tackles (two solo) and a sack during Sunday's 26-23 win over the Vikings.

11:49 AM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

10:42 AM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) is expected to play Sunday against the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

4:13 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

5:45 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

7:07 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice.

3:41 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

12:56 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) did not practice Thursday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

4:54 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) is ruled out for Thursday's tilt against the Broncos.

10:01 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) didn't participate at Tuesday's practice, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

5:25 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice estimate.

3:33 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

5:15 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

2:40 PM - Chris Jones (KC) (groin) is considered week-to-week after undergoing an MRI on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

11:50 AM - Chris Jones (KC) will receive an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of his groin strain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.