Chiefs coach Andy Reid shared his thoughts on Chris Jones’ play this season
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- Chiefs coach Andy Reid defended Chris Jones, urging consistency and hard work.
- Stat lines show two sacks in nine games, but Jones’ pass rush win rate ranks second.
- Jones faced fan criticism and personal loss, posted reflective messages on Instagram.
Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones last month deactivated all of his social media accounts, but he has since returned to Instagram.
Staying off X is probably a wise decision, because some Chiefs fans have been unkind about Jones’ production this season.
While the Chiefs have allowed the third-fewest yards in the NFL and have the No. 4 scoring defense, they have just 20 sacks, which ranks 21st in the league. Fans have pinned the blame for the lackluster pass rush on Jones.
In nine games, Jones has two sacks, 13 tackles, eight quarterback hits and five tackles for loss. Spotrac said Jones has a cap hit of $23.6 million this season, which is what seems to really rankle fans.
During a news conference Monday, Chiefs coach Andy Reid was asked about Jones’ production this season.
“I think we all need to do better,” Reid said. “I would say that Chris is always striving to do better every day. I mean, that’s what’s made him such a good player. Again, he’s the guy that they’re going to focus on, and if you’re getting a double team, that’s who’s getting doubled.
“And so, he’ll get his as we go forward. It’s just important that he stays consistent and keeps working hard.”
ESPN’s Seth Walder took a closer look Monday at NFL defensive linemen who have the best pass rush win rate, and it shows Jones is second in the league.
Jones’ social media message
Jones has dealt with a personal loss this season when his aunt Angela Dawn Haynes passed away in September. He attended her funeral on the same day that he played in the Chiefs’ 37-20 win over the Ravens.
Although he’s not on X, Jones seems to have heard the criticism from fans. He shared a photo Monday of a watch to his Instagram Story with the words, “On God’s Timing.”
Jones also had an Instagram post with five photos and this message: “Things that’s supposed to happen has already happened or still happening…. A bunch of people I loved now love different things. We could discuss what they like tbh they like anything.”
One of the pictures was a quote from the poet Dylan Walsh: “I hold a beast, an angel and a madman inside of me.”
Tavia Hunt, the wife of Chiefs CEO and chairman Clark Hunt, shared this comment to Jones’ post: “You are so loved and prayed over. 🙏🏼 Thankful for you and your heart.”
This story was originally published November 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM with the headline "Chiefs coach Andy Reid shared his thoughts on Chris Jones’ play this season."
