Star defensive lineman Chris Jones was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs' final injury report for Week 1 ahead of the team's highly anticipated home opener against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on 'Monday Night Football.'
Should fans expect to see Jones suit up to face the Broncos in primetime?
Here's the latest update on Jones' status in Week 1:
Chris Jones injury update
Jones didn't participate in workouts with his teammates on Saturday due to a calf injury, but Kansas City has not given the star lineman an official game status designation indicating that he should be available to face Denver in Week 1.
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Will Chris Jones play in Week 1?
Despite his non-participation in the Chiefs' practice session on Saturday,
Jones is expected to take the field for Kansas City's rivalry matchup against the Broncos on 'Monday Night Football.'
Chiefs DL depth chart
Should Jones find himself sidelined in Week 1, Kansas City will expect pass-rushers Peter Woods and Bryson Eason to man the middle of Steve Spagnuolo's defensive line.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chris Jones injury: Latest status update for KC Chiefs DL
