Chris Jones has finally ended his stalemate with the Chiefs! The back-to-back four-time Pro Bowler is now set to make his appearance in the upcoming Week 2 showdown against the Jaguars. In the first week’s matchup against the Lions, the star defensive tackle was conspicuously absent from the gridiron, choosing instead to be among the spectators, a move that quickly made headlines and even caught the attention of his former teammate, Tyreek Hill.

A recent clip shared on Instagram, from Cheetah’s podcast titled ‘It Needed to be Said,’ features the 7x Pro Bowler discussing Jones’ unexpected appearance at Arrowhead Stadium, which immediately became the talk of the town.

Tyreek Hill showers praise on Jones!

The brief video on the podcast channel’s page begins with the star WR Tyreek Hill acknowledging the widespread discussions that ensued within the NFL community regarding Chris Jones’ decision to remain off the field during the season opener. Hill expresses curiosity about Jones’ motivations for this choice and turns to his co-host, Julius Collins, for his take. Collins shares his view, commending Jones as a prime example of a true leader. He highlighted how Jones chose to be at the stadium rather than watching from the comfort of his home, even knowing that he would face criticism, which only a true leader can do.

Hill echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the courage it takes for a player to sit among fans who demand answers. He remarked, “That takes a lot, that takes a lot of courage, bro!” Hill firmly expresses his support for Jones, underlining the star defensive tackle’s unwavering commitment to the team, despite the holdout.

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Hill concludes the video by noting that Jones has achieved a sense of justice through the new deal he secured with the defending champions, even though Hill himself admits to not fully understanding the intricacies of the contract.

Jones’ new deal with the Chiefs!

After a disappointing loss in their season opener, the Chiefs made a significant move by restructuring guard Joe Thuney’s contract to free up $8.7 million in cap space. This restructuring primarily benefited the star DT Chris Jones, who now has the potential to earn up to $25 million through additional incentives, while his base salary of $19.5 million remains unchanged.

This new deal has sparked mixed reactions, mainly because it involves hefty fines incurred for missing OTAs, the preseason, and the season opener. In a recent interview, the 4x Pro Bowler expressed some regrets regarding the contract restructure but maintained his gratitude and happiness in returning to the team, eager to break a sweat alongside new teammates. He also extended his thanks to Chiefs’ GM, Brett Veach, and HC, Andy Reid, for their cooperation.

With both Travis Kelce and Jones potentially returning to the roster, the Chiefs are poised for success in Week 2 against the Jaguars, despite their ‘questionable’ and ‘unspecified’ status on the injury report. Chiefs Nation holds high hopes for their comeback. What are your thoughts? Do you believe the Chiefs can reclaim their top form with Jones and Kelce back? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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