The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly prepared to be without Chris Jones to start the 2023 season as the star defensive tackle continues to hold out in search of a new contract.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Monday on SportsCenter that the Chiefs "have been bracing, at least for the early part of the year, to be without Chris Jones because of this contract dispute."
Fowler added:
"As was told to me, they need Chris Jones to make their Super Bowl repeat run but at least if they have to win a few shootouts early in the year, they're prepared to do so because there's been a gap in the money based on what the team's willing to give him on a new deal versus what Jones seeks.