Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs are set to play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
It’s a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game in which the Chiefs won 32-29.
Jones, who is widely regarded as one of the best players in franchise history, has made his mark with three Super Bowl titles, three first-team All-Pro selections and six Pro Bowl selections.
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He was also rated as the No. 1 interior defender in the NFL coming into the season, according to Pro Football Focus.
On Thursday, Jones spoke to the media about the signing and return of Mike Pennel.
“I’m super excited… that’s how the universe works, you’ve got to put the energy out there,” Jones said. “A veteran presence. Good for the locker room, great guy… just brings positive energy. A good high-energy guy.”
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The Chiefs signed Pennel on Wednesday after playing the first eight games of the season with the Cincinnati Bengals. Pennel requested to be released and re-signed with Kansas City.
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This is Pennel’s third stint with the Chiefs after playing for them from 2019-20 and then 2023-24. He’s in his 11th season in the NFL and has grown a close friendship with Jones.
In 2025, Pennel has recorded 15 tackles and 1.5 stuffs.
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