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.