The Kansas City Chiefs ended up taking a surprising loss last weekend to the Indianapolis Colts, and a crucial penalty on Chiefs’ star defensive tackle Chris Jones played a huge factor in the result.
Jones received a penalty for his comment toward Colts quarterback Matt Ryan which bailed the Colts out on what would have likely resulted in a fourth-down punt for Indianapolis.
Instead, Indianapolis would go on to score the game-winning touchdown, but some disturbing details have emerged about what may have been said to Ryan.
While the exact statement from Jones has not been released, referee Shawn Smith revealed in his post-game report that Jones used “disturbing language” and that there is “no place in professional football” for it.
The play impacted last weekend’s game greatly, but it appears that the NFL feels that Jones should be punished further for his actions.
According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the league has officially fined Jones $10,609 for his unsportsmanlike conduct last week.
The NFL fined #Chiefs DL Chris Jones $10,609 for unsportsmanlike conduct last week. Officials said he used abusive language towards #Colts QB Matt Ryan. pic.twitter.com/KkN5tDqF9P
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 1, 2022
Many are curious what exactly Jones said that caused him to receive the flag and ultimately the fine coming from the NFL.
Imagine you get pulled over for speeding and the officer won't tell you what the speed limit is. NFL fining Jones because their rules are subjective and poorly enforced.
— Chiefly Bacon 🇺🇦 (@ChieflyBacon) October 1, 2022
But what did he say? Still didn’t get that context. How can you flag someone for that and not give specifics? What a joke of a league https://t.co/WH3zbHyjJb
— JC (@J_Crocky) October 1, 2022
There is zero consistency in the NFL when it comes to situations like this. #NoFunLeague | #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/NbznyIhPhU
— Chiefs Focus (@ChiefsFocus) October 1, 2022
So one one knows what he said but they can dish out a fine. Got it 👍 https://t.co/4aoVqBoVoR
— Devon Clements (@DevclemNFL) October 1, 2022
For $10k I want to know what was said…especially since none of the Colts players around acted like it was a big deal. https://t.co/0Nw9SRLgsa
— Cheryl Galloway (@cheryl_galloway) October 1, 2022
It doesn’t appear that we will ever know exactly what was said by Jones, but it seems like it would have to be something extremely derogatory if it caused the NFL to issue a suspension.
Regardless Chiefs fans must be happy that the punishment was not more severe, and Chris Jones will be good to go for the team’s Sunday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
