Although he didn’t take the field at Acrisure Stadium, Jones was not a passive bystander on Christmas. Jones was with the team and he delivered a stirring pregame message for the defensive linemen as the Chiefs prepared to play for the third time in 11 days.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones will not play in Wednesday’s Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones made a strong statement about starting offensive lineman Joe Thuney after KC's Christmas Day win. The post Chiefs DT Chris Jones Issues Viral Statement About KC Teammate appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Also not practicing Monday were defensive back Chamarri Conner and left tackle J.D. Humphries. Conner is working is way back from a concussion, while Humphries hurt a hamstring in his first game with the Chiefs (Week 14 against the Chargers).

Pro Bowl Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle is not expected to play in his team’s Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 25, according to a report by Adam Schefter of ESPN.