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Chiefs preparing for Lions as if Chris Jones is out due to injury

Negotiations between the Kansas City Chiefs and defensive tackle Chris Jones remain ongoing — with Jones not in the building or on the practice field Sunday as the team prepared for its Week 1 matchup, set for Thursday night against the Detroit Lions.

Asked about Jones’ absence on Sunday impacts his availability on Thursday night, head coach Andy Reid spoke like a man without any definitive answers.

“I can’t tell you that; I don’t know,” said Reid. “I don’t know what his agenda is with when he’s coming or not coming. We’re rolling right now.