Kansas City has felt "growing optimism" about re-signing Jones to a new contract before free agency per a league source, Nate Taylor and Dianna Russini of The Athletic report.
The Chiefs picked up the option on Jones' contract, which pays him an extra $4.25 million in incentives and gives Kansas City the ability to franchise tag Jones this offseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jones (quad) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl matchup against the 49ers.
Jones (quad) was limited at Friday's practice but doesn't have an injury designation after the first week of prep for Super Bowl LVIII against the 49ers.
Jones (quadriceps) was listed as a non-participant in Kansas City's practice estimate Wednesday.
Jones tallied 30 tackles (20 solo) and 10.5 sacks during the 2023 regular season.
Jones recorded two tackles and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 17-9 win at Jacksonville.
Jones will play in Sunday's Week 2 game against the Jaguars, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Jones is presumed to play Sunday against the Jaguars, according to head coach Andy Reid, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Jones (contract dispute) was reinstated from the reserve/did not report list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.