The Kansas City Chiefs designed a play intended for Chris Jones to throw a touchdown to Travis Kelce, but it was never polished enough to appear in a game.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense just posted one of the best seasons in team history, with Chris Jones leading the way. Still, despite the unit’s rise, some around the league think Jones, now 31, is starting to slip.

The Kansas City Chiefs will look to avenge an abysmal Super Bowl performance in 2025. It feels like a make or break season for football's greatest modern dynast

But one name that rarely gets the spotlight, yet has been a massive difference-maker, is Chris Jones. The 31-year-old defensive lineman played college football at Mississippi State and was selected in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

The Kansas City Chiefs are led by high-profile stars like quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and defensive lineman Chris Jones, and have won three Super Bowl titles with their current corps of tested veterans.

Turns out even the most creative teams have their limits. The Kansas City Chiefs once designed a wild trick play called “Swinging D”, where star defensive tackle Chris Jones would throw a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce.

Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones is undoubtedly one of the game's best defensive players, but an NFL survey questions his rank among DTs.

Travis Kelce is known for his sense of humor and competitive spirit, but the Kansas City Chiefs tight end wasn't exactly thrilled when All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones decided

Anonymous NFL coach claims Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is becoming "one-dimensional" following regressive season

Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones is generally regarded as a great player, but Rich Eisen gave him even more love in his recent ranking.