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ANALYSIS: Chris Jones held out of practice with a “groin strain”

We were told today that Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman would miss practice with a groin strain.

Obviously, not knowing the severity or location, makes it more difficult to interpret, but since the player finished the game, we can assume it was mild enough for him to play through at least for now.

Soreness can appear post-game, and whether or not imaging was completed can paint a more clear picture. Thigh muscle strains in linemen are certainly less common more so than the skill positions. However, they can be detrimental to performance if lingering issues persist – in defensive linemen, consider drive strength and stability coming off the line as well as lateral movement.