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The reigning Super Bowl champions are now in danger of beginning the season without one of their star players.
Chris Jones is still holding out for the Kansas City Chiefs and doesn’t have a clear return timeline.
Many players have made public pleas to Jones, hoping they can do enough for him to come back.
Travis Kelce added his name to the mix in a recent segment of his podcast, “New Heights.”
As Kelce said via Around The NFL, “This is me bargaining you to just come back and play football for the Chiefs.”
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce pleads for DE Chris Jones’ return: “Chris, can you please come back? You’re really scaring me, man”https://t.co/sjH19Zj9Rf pic.twitter.com/AyxPPuq7n8
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 1, 2023
He later added, “He’s the best defensive player in the league right now. He’s deserving of all the money in the world.”
The Chiefs begin their season on September 7th in a game versus the Detroit Lions.
Jones was a finalist for the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022, establishing his place as a top defender in the league.
Many believe Jones was one of the biggest reasons the Chiefs won the Super Bowl last year.
His presence will be severely missed, as Kelce indicated during his podcast.
Every game that Jones misses is another opportunity for opposing teams to get a leg-up on the Chiefs.
By not having him on their defensive line, quarterbacks will have a much easier time, likely racking up more yards.
In a crowded AFC, every game matters, especially since only one team gets a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Can the Chiefs continue their dominance this season, even without Jones to start the year?
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