NFL: Chiefs DT Chris Jones (calf) inactive vs. Steelers

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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 five-time Pro Bowl selection has five sacks, 20 quarterback hits and 37 tackles in 15 starts this season.

Also inactive for the Chiefs (14-1) are starting left tackle D.J. Humphries, offensive linemen Ethan Driskell and C.J. Hanson, defensive ends Joshua Uche and Malik Herring, and defensive back Chamarri Conner.

For the host Steelers (10-5), pass-rusher Preston Smith, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., defensive end Dean Lowry and wide receiver Ben Skowronek are all inactive. Justin Fields (abdominal) will be the emergency third quarterback.

–Field Level Media

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