Chiefs' expectation for Chris Jones in Week 1 revealed

The Kansas City Chiefs and Chris Jones haven't appeared to even be taking baby steps in the direction of finalizing a new contract extension for the All-Pro defensive tackle. 

And with Week 1 against the Detroit Lions drawing near, his status appears on the outside to be looking more unlikely than likely in terms of whether he suits up or not.

Apparently, that same sentiment may stand true within the Chiefs organization as well. According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, after Jones stated that he's willing to sit out games on social media amid this contract holdout, the team is preparing for that to be the case. 

As Russini stated, the Chiefs are "game-planning as if he won't" play on Thursday in the season opener.

Jones has stated on social media he is willing to sit out games. I’m told the team has been game-planning as if he won’t be at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday for the NFL’s season-opening game. Jones is looking for a contract that will pay him around $30M annually, as his current contract’s average-per-year value is $20M. One team source shared, “We haven’t made any progress over a few days.”