Chiefs DE Chris Jones Leaves Colts Game With Groin Injury
By Scott Rogust
The Kansas City Chiefs are having a difficult time putting away the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night.
And things are only going to get more challenging from here, as they try desperately to contain Marlon Mack in the box.
During the third quarter, Kansas City defensive end Chris Jones hobbled off the field at the conclusion of a drive, and retreated to the locker room.
Chris Jones hobbled off the field at the conclusion of that drive, then departed for the locker room.
— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) October 7, 2019
Minutes later, the Chiefs declared Jones out for the remainder of the Sunday Night Football matchup with a groin injury. Considering how quickly the diagnosis was, it's not a promising injury for the Chiefs pass rusher.
The Chiefs ruled Chris Jones out for the game very quick after the injury occurred... Took them a half to rule Hitchens and Tinderfoot out... That makes Jones injury feel more concerning #Chiefs
— Ron Hughley (@RonnieHSHOW) October 7, 2019
The injury bug has attacked the Chiefs on numerous occasions against the Colts. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins left the game with a hamstring injury, linebacker Anthony Hitchens was ruled out with a groin injury, and defensive tackle Xavier Williams left with an ankle ailment.
Injuries mounting for the #Chiefs: DT Chris Jones (groin), WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and LB Anthony Hitchens (groin) are all done for the night.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) October 7, 2019
The Kansas City Chiefs' defensive talent and depth was already of concern entering Week 5, and now with Jones out, things are only going to get more difficult from here on out, especially if he'll be out of action for a significant period of time.