Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones, Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. inactive for Christmas clash
4 days, 3 hours ago

Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones, Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. inactive for Christmas clash

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Kansas City Chiefs will try to lock up the top seed in the AFC without star defensive end Chris Jones. The Steelers — who can clinch the AFC North with wins in their final two games — will not have starting cornerback Joey Porter Jr. available. Pittsburgh made veteran outside linebacker Preston Smith inactive for the first time since he was acquired in a trade with Green Bay earlier this season. Quarterback Justin Fields and defensive end Dean Lowry also are inactive for the Steelers.

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Steelers WR George Pickens returns to practice, hopeful to play against Chiefs
5 days, 22 hours ago

Steelers WR George Pickens returns to practice, hopeful to play against Chiefs

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a full participant in practice on Monday, opening the door for him to return from a three-game absence on Wednesday when Pittsburgh hosts the Kansas City Chiefs. Though Monday’s practice was a walkthrough, Pickens said he felt good and hopes he’ll be able to face the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. …

Chiefs’ Chris Jones gambled on himself this season and is taking his wins all the way to the bank
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Chiefs’ Chris Jones gambled on himself this season and is taking his wins all the way to the bank

Associated Press  

— It seems altogether fitting that Chris Jones will chase a third Super Bowl ring in Las Vegas in a couple of weeks. “We all were.” Then came the longest of longshot parlays, one that seemed outlandish at first and downright ridiculous midway through the season, when the Chiefs had lost five of eight games and looked nothing like a …

Green Bay RB Aaron Jones rebounds from injuries to help lead Packers into postseason
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Green Bay RB Aaron Jones rebounds from injuries to help lead Packers into postseason

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — This hasn’t been a typical season for Green Bay’s Aaron Jones, but the veteran running back has regained his peak form just in time to help the Packers reach the playoffs. I feel like that’s the biggest thing.” Jones rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown last season as the Packers rallied from a two-touchdown, fourth-quarter …

Chiefs’ Chris Jones could be calling Arrowhead Stadium home for final time Saturday night
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs’ Chris Jones could be calling Arrowhead Stadium home for final time Saturday night

Associated Press  

— There was always the hope, and perhaps even the expectation, that Chris Jones would still be wearing a Kansas City Chiefs jersey this season when he walked out of Arrowhead Stadium following their victory in the AFC championship game last year. And now Jones is much less certain about his future in Kansas City as the Chiefs prepare to …

Chiefs missing Toney, McKinnon while Raiders could have Jacobs for Christmas matchup
1 year ago

Chiefs missing Toney, McKinnon while Raiders could have Jacobs for Christmas matchup

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs will be missing three major contributors on offense because of injuries, and the Las Vegas Raiders expect to have Josh Jacobs back on the field, when the longtime AFC West rivals meet at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday. The Chiefs on Saturday ruled out embattled wide receiver Kadarius Toney with a hip injury, along with third-down …

Packers CB Jaire Alexander to miss 4th straight game Sunday night against Chiefs
1 year ago

Packers CB Jaire Alexander to miss 4th straight game Sunday night against Chiefs

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s defense gets linebacker De’Vondre Campbell back from a neck injury but will be missing cornerback Jaire Alexander for a fourth straight game when the Packers host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. The Packers also won’t have running back Aaron Jones or tight end Josiah Deguara for a second straight week. The other …

Giants QB Daniel Jones not second-guessing decision to re-enter Raiders game
1 year, 1 month ago

Giants QB Daniel Jones not second-guessing decision to re-enter Raiders game

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones isn’t second-guessing his decision to re-enter the game after feeling some instability in his right knee and having it buckle in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders last week. “I just tried to make a cut and I felt my knee kind of shift a little bit, kind …

Chiefs sign All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones to new 1-year deal to end his holdout
1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs sign All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones to new 1-year deal to end his holdout

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs signed Chris Jones to a new one-year contract Monday, which should end the All-Pro defensive tackle’s holdout and could mean he will be back on the field when they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 2. “Chris is an elite player in this league, and over the last seven years, he’s really developed into a …

Chiefs optimistic TE Travis Kelce, DT Chris Jones will be back available Sunday in Jacksonville
1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs optimistic TE Travis Kelce, DT Chris Jones will be back available Sunday in Jacksonville

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs are trending toward having their two All-Pros on Sunday in Jacksonville. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that tight end Travis Kelce, who hyperextended his knee in practice last week, has been progressing in his recovery. “Chris is an elite player in this league, and over the last seven years, he’s really developed into a …

Chiefs’ trade on cutdown day another sign they could start the season without Chris Jones
1 year, 4 months ago

Chiefs’ trade on cutdown day another sign they could start the season without Chris Jones

New York Times  

— The Kansas City Chiefs knew their strengths and weaknesses entering Tuesday, the NFL’s cutdown day when rosters must be trimmed to 53 players. Before acquiring Farrell, the Chiefs had only one defensive tackle whose contract doesn’t end after the 2023 season: Coburn. GO DEEPER Why Chiefs coach Andy Reid runs the NFL's hardest training camp Ross makes the cut …

Chiefs’ Andy Reid: ‘no communication’ with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones amid holdout
1 year, 4 months ago

Chiefs’ Andy Reid: ‘no communication’ with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones amid holdout

Associated Press  

— Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday there has been no communication with Chris Jones, one day after the All-Pro defensive tackle indicated on social media that his contract holdout could stretch well into the regular season. That’s how it works.” Jones posted a photograph of a chalkboard on social media Tuesday with the message, “If it’s out of your …

Chiefs in jeopardy of starting the season without Chris Jones as talks slow
1 year, 4 months ago

Chiefs in jeopardy of starting the season without Chris Jones as talks slow

New York Times  

— A single tweet changed the conversation. That’s how it works.” #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Chris Jones earlier today. https://t.co/0X6TDRh5iU — Joel Corry August 23, 2023 In the past two days, Mahomes and defensive end Mike Danna have stressed that Jones’ holdout has not created friction inside the Chiefs’ locker room. Whenever he does …

Kaboly: Steelers’ Broderick Jones hasn’t earned right to start Week 1; Dan Moore Jr. has
1 year, 4 months ago

Kaboly: Steelers’ Broderick Jones hasn’t earned right to start Week 1; Dan Moore Jr. has

New York Times  

LATROBE, Pa. — I get it. I spent the majority of practice Saturday locked on Moore and Jones to try to determine what’s going on. There is a mental aspect — not to mention, you are going against the best.” I don’t want to make it sound like Jones hasn’t done anything well. “Coach always talks about getting 1 percent …

Cowboys RB Ronald Jones suspended first 2 games of season for violating NFL’s PED policy
1 year, 4 months ago

Cowboys RB Ronald Jones suspended first 2 games of season for violating NFL’s PED policy

New York Times  

Cowboys running back Ronald Jones has been suspended two games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy, the league announced Monday. Here’s what you need to know: The former Buccaneers tailback landed with the Cowboys in March to play behind the franchise-tagged Tony Pollard. Those two guys really jump out.” — Machota Backstory The Buccaneers drafted Jones in Round 2 …

Contract disputes steal the spotlight from start of NFL training camp
1 year, 5 months ago

Contract disputes steal the spotlight from start of NFL training camp

Associated Press  

NFL camps open this week with most of the focus on players who aren’t showing up. All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones skipped Sunday’s first workout with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs over a contract dispute. “There’s really nothing we can do,” Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb said Sunday after he took part in a Zoom call …

Chiefs’ All-Pro DT Chris Jones absent for start of mandatory minicamp
1 year, 6 months ago

Chiefs’ All-Pro DT Chris Jones absent for start of mandatory minicamp

Associated Press  

— All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, who is entering the final year of his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, was absent from the start of the Super Bowl champions’ mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday. Chiefs coach Andy Reid is not expected to speak until Thursday, and the Chiefs did not make anyone else available to discuss Jones’ absence. In other …

For the Steelers, a draft steeped in physicality and family
1 year, 7 months ago

For the Steelers, a draft steeped in physicality and family

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Omar Khan spent more than 20 years in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ front office before being promoted to general manager last spring. He brought cornerback Joey Porter Jr. — the son of former Steelers linebacker and assistant coach Joey Porter Sr. — back home in the second. You’ve just got to be able to play dominant.” Asked what he …

Steelers select Joey Porter Jr., son of former Pittsburgh linebacker
1 year, 8 months ago

Steelers select Joey Porter Jr., son of former Pittsburgh linebacker

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft picks, grades and trades. The Steelers selected Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. with the first pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Joey Porter Jr. was an All-Big Ten player at Penn State and set a school record for single-game pass breakups with six against …

Dolphins safety Brandon Jones to go on injured reserve
2 years, 2 months ago

Dolphins safety Brandon Jones to go on injured reserve

Associated Press  

Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones will be placed on injured reserve with a knee injury he suffered in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday. “I’m not too excited about it,” McDaniel said about the latest setback for the Dolphins’ secondary. Kader Kohou, an undrafted rookie cornerback who’d made a mark through …

Chiefs suddenly among busiest NFL teams during offseason
2 years, 9 months ago

Chiefs suddenly among busiest NFL teams during offseason

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to be quiet during free agency, given the perennial AFC West champions had most of their big names tied up in long-term contracts and they already were bumping up against the salary cap. The uber-aggressive Chiefs general manager instead made a splash by signing former Texans safety Justin Reid and former Steelers wide …

Chiefs depth chart update: Plenty of position battles to sort out following draft, FA signings
3 years, 7 months ago

Chiefs depth chart update: Plenty of position battles to sort out following draft, FA signings

New York Times  

— Ten days ago, general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid examined the Chiefs’ roster and felt the team had only one glaring hole. Offensive linemen : Orlando Brown Jr., Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Lucas Niang, Kyle Long, Mike Remmers, Nick Allegretti, Austin Blythe, Andrew Wylie, Martinas Rankin, Yasir Durant, Trey Smith, Darryl Williams, Prince Tega Wanogho, …

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