With NFL Kick-Off Fast Approaching, Chris Jones Feeds the Rumor Mill Through a Mystifying Tweet After Missing Another Practice

The 104th edition of the NFL starts in less than 4 days. Teams are putting in the final touches and building strategies for a successful season. For Kansas City Chiefs, the crowning champions from last year, this is an important season. After winning the SB trophy last year, they are looking to make it a double this year. However, the team’s DT has missed another practice session.

It comes as a shocker for the Cheifs fanbase as the NFL veteran was part of the side’s 2 SB title wins. The OG DT was offered a whopping new deal that is doing rounds on social media. However, despite the multi-million contract extension, Chris Jones has yet to make a public appearance for training sessions. Given his recent talks about a new contract, the stalwart hasn’t been consistent with his training regimes. Replying to all the chatter around his unavailability, Jones has now replied with a cryptic tweet on social media.

Chris Jones clears the air with a cryptic five-worded tweet

There is a serious buzz going around that Chris Jones is awaiting a new contract. While some pundits have linked the DT’s possible association with the Cowboys. Several others have been critical of the veteran’s constant missing of training sessions. KC Chiefs are undoubtedly one of the favorites to win this season. However, amidst all the talk and accusations, Chris Jones has now come up with a cryptic tweet.

Hitting out the haters or giving his current state of mind. The tweet sheds light on the current state of affairs and Jones’ low profile. While the 4X Pro Bowl winner continues to hold-out, Kansas has reinstated its faith in DT’s capabilities. Chiefs’ management is replacing Jones’ current $19.5 million salary with a new deal worth $74 million! This comes in days after the Mississippi State collegiate missed another team training session. Now Chiefs are finding themselves in a race against time to bring back their seasoned campaigner.

 The cost of missing practice sessions prior to the season opener

Ahead of the Chiefs’ first game against the Detroit Lions, the 2022 SB winner has met a roadblock. The Kansas have got their preparations in full flow as the NFL season gets underway. However, their DT Jones is constantly missing training programs. Thus far, Chris is paying up for his absence from pre-season games and practice regimes.

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His fines have stacked up to a colossal $2 million dollars and is expected to pay more in fines. The player will further pay nearly $1 million for every game that the DT misses during the regular season. As per the Chiefs HC, kept things civil and cordial regarding the issue. He stated “Chris has chosen to go this route. Some other guys have chosen to get their deals done and come in and play. I’m not here to criticize one way or the other. We’ve had a lot of success with the guys that we have, and we go with it.”

With the Chiefs premier defensive star missing out on important games. It could prove to be worrisome for the reigning champions. Hopefully, things will be sorted out at the earliest and fans can see their star player in action during the week 1 game.

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