Chiefs Post Chris Jones Transformation Ahead of 2025 NFL Season

When fans talk about the Kansas City Chiefs, we usually hear about Travis Kelce. We often hear about Patrick Mahomes. Andy Reid gets plenty of credit, and even kicker Harrison Butker gets his fair share of praise.

But one name that rarely gets the spotlight, yet has been a massive difference-maker, is Chris Jones.

The 31-year-old defensive lineman played college football at Mississippi State and was selected in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Since joining the Chiefs, Jones has been to six Pro Bowls and helped Kansas City win three Super Bowls.

On Tuesday, the Chiefs acknowledged his long-standing presence and a transformation with a social media post: "Been around the block @StoneColdJones."

In college, Jones played in 39 games, finishing with 42 solo tackles and contributing to 60 more. He tallied 8.5 sacks as a Bulldog, showing early flashes of dominance and physicality that would define his pro career.

Since entering the NFL, he has appeared in 138 games and recorded 207 solo tackles with 103 assists. He racked up 80.5 sacks, forced 13 fumbles and recovered three. Jones has consistently been one of the most disruptive interior defensive linemen in the league, commanding double-teams and opening lanes for teammates.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones

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Last regular season, Jones posted 19 solo tackles and 18 assists. He also forced one fumble. In the postseason, he recorded four tackles in the Chiefs’ 23-14 win over the Houston Texans. He didn’t register a tackle in Super Bowl LIX against the Eagles, but his presence still influenced the defensive game plan.

The Chiefs will begin their 2025 season on Sept. 5 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, against the Los Angeles Chargers.