A slight delay on his flight, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones wouldn’t have been present in the game against the Baltimore Ravens to take the team’s first defensive snap and his fourth start of the season. But the Chiefs didn’t hesitate to take the risk. Because this is for one of the most important players on their team. Coach Andy Reid had a few touching words to share his sentiments and explain the situation.

He didn’t hesitate to prioritize Jones and said, “He had to do what he had to do there.” Jones had to fly to Mississippi to attend his aunt’s funeral. So, the team came up with a flight plan such that the tackle could go see his aunt and land back in Kansas City for the game. Jones reached just 20 minutes before the game, which kicked off at 3:25 p.m.

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