The Kansas City Chiefs have made a final decision on whether or not All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones will be playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jones has not yet been able to practice this week as he recovers from a calf injury. He is not expected to play in Week 18 but should be ready to return for the Chiefs’ eventual Divisional Round matchup in the playoffs.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones will not play in Wednesday’s Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - After hurting his calf in Saturday’s win over the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones won’t play in a Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jones hurt his calf in the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s Week 16 win.

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With Week 17 arriving, the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers have decided who won't play on Christmas Day.

Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (No. 84) and Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes (No. 15) celebrate their 11-yard touchdown connection during an NFL Week 17 game against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024. Barry Reeger Imagn Images It was the most Mahomesian drive of 2024.

Not only will WR George Pickens make his return as Pittsburgh takes on the Chiefs, but Kansas City superstar defensive tackle Chris Jones has been ruled out for the matchup, the Chiefs announced.

Neither will defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf), defensive end Malik Herring, defensive end Joshua Uche, tackle Ethan Driskell and offensive linemen C.J. Hanson. But right tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) and defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu will dress for Wednesday’s matchup.

Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones is officially inactive for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh due to a calf injury.Jones, 30, did not practice on Monday and was limited on Tuesday.

The Chicago Bears now turn their focus toward a coaching search that will be one of the most significant processes in team history.