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USA Today
11 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs' Chris Jones ranks as PFF's top interior defender going into 2025
Kansas City Chiefs' Chris Jones ranks as PFF's top interior defender going into 2025 Pro Football Focus recently ranked Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones as the NFL's top interior defender. The veteran lineman continues to change the game with his exceptional ability to rush the quarterback and draw attention, allowing teammates to make plays. "What more is there to say about Chris Jones? The future first-ballot Hall of Famer was once again the highest-graded interior defender in the NFL in 2024 (90.2)," wrote Trevor Sikkema, "That makes it 88.0-plus marks in seven of his nine NFL seasons. His 1.69 PFF WAR over the past three years is by far the most among interior defenders." Pro Football Focus noticed Kansas City's dominant defensive line in the 2024 AFC Championship and awarded star Jones a grade of 90.6. Jones led all Chiefs players in the team's victory over the Buffalo Bills. Last season, Jones earned his third consecutive first-team All-Pro selection and sixth straight Pro Bowl invitation. He finished the 2024 regular season with five sacks and 37 tackles in 15 games.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones was named the NFL's best interior defensive lineman.
Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones was named the NFL's best interior defensive lineman. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As much as Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce get their rightful praise, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones deserves to be showcased among the best players in franchise history and a cornerstone of KC's recent Super Bowl barrage. Advertisement He is one of just six players on the Chiefs active roster that has appeared in all three of Kansas City's Super Bowl victories over the past six seasons... And the only player on defense. The 6-6, 310-pounder has anchored the Chiefs' defensive line since 2016 and has already put together a historic career. Even entering his 10th NFL season, he isn't slowing down. PFF revealed their rankings for the defensive tackle position and Jones reigned supreme above all the rest, ranking first among the top 32 interior D-linemen in the NFL. "What more is there to say about Chris Jones?" the article read. "The future first-ballot Hall of Famer was once again the highest-graded interior defender in the NFL in 2024 (90.2). That makes it 88.0-plus marks in seven of his nine NFL seasons. His 1.69 PFF WAR over the past three years is by far the most among interior defenders." Advertisement The former second-round pick out of Mississippi State has enjoyed a streak of six consecutive Pro Bowl appearances and three First Team All-Pro honors entering this season. In Kansas City's last two Super Bowl wins in 2022 and 2023, Jones put together two of his best pass-rushing seasons with 15.5 and 10.5 sacks respectively. Last offseason, he signed a hefty five-year, $158 million contract that deservedly puts him among the highest-paid defensive players in football. Jones may get outshined by the likes of Mahomes and Kelce on occasion ... but the term "future first-ballot Hall of Famer" does not get thrown around lightly. Advertisement The 30-year-old won't be surrounded by too much star power outside of edge rusher George Karlaftis this season in KC, but the Chiefs still have plenty of ability to make another deep run in the playoffs with hopes of adding to Jones' already storied career. Related: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Reveals 2025 'Motivation' Related: Mahomes Comments On Kelce's 'Last Ride' with Chiefs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Giants Star Challenges Top Spot in DT Rankings
Giants Star Challenges Top Spot in DT Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former general manager Dave Gettleman will go down in New York Giants history as a villain. Between drafting a running back with the No. 2 pick, trading the franchise's most iconic receiver, and signing several busts in free agency, the fanbase's vitriol is understandable. But it wasn't all bad. Advertisement In the Odell Beckham Jr. trade, the Giants received the No. 17 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Gettleman called defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and told him to get ready for East Rutherford. Gettleman was criticized for the move based on Lawrence's positional value as a nose tackle and (perceived) inability to impact the passing game. In recent years, Lawrence has put those concerns to rest and emerged as New York's best player. Subsequently, the Giants star challenged the top spot of Pro Football Focus' defensive tackle rankings, ultimately falling behind only Kansas City Chiefs lineman Chris Jones. 'Lawrence logged only 550 snaps in 2024 due to some missed time, but he recorded an 89.0-plus PFF overall grade (89.9) for the third season in a row,' Trevor Sikkema wrote. 'His 1.07 PFF WAR over the past three years sits behind only Chris Jones at the position.' Advertisement It has been easy to tune out New York given its struggles, but Lawrence shouldn't be taken for granted. He's more than a blue-chip talent and the center of this defense – he's a force multiplier and one of the best pass-rushing nose tackles the game has ever seen. Lawrence's 2024 was cut short due to an elbow injury, and it may have robbed him of Defensive Player of the Year votes. In just 12 games, he logged a career-high nine sacks with 44 tackles and eight tackles for loss to boot. In the two seasons prior, he rose to prominence and earned two second-team All-Pro nominations. Lawrence is a mandatory double team who amplifies his edge rushers and can spoil plays by himself against the run and pass. There isn't a nose tackle as potent in the NFL, and that unique skill set garners real consideration for the No. 1 spot at the position. Advertisement Related: NFC East Defensive Tackle Rankings: Can Lawrence Carry Giants? Related: Giants' Rookie Reacts to Looming Lawrence Connection This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Why Kansas City Chiefs veterans are the real reason behind the team's consistent dominance
Why the Chiefs' locker room chemistry starts with their veteran stars leading by example (Getty Images) Success in the NFL rarely comes overnight, and in the case of the Kansas City Chiefs, it's been a process of steady, intentional growth. Over the past few years, the Chiefs have emerged as a modern-day dynasty — clinching three Super Bowl titles since 2020 and becoming a mainstay in the playoffs. But their winning ways are not just a product of elite talent; it's a reflection of a deeply rooted culture built on leadership, consistency, and accountability. When leadership matters most: How Chiefs veterans are stepping up ahead of the 2025 season This dynasty didn't form with a flick of a switch. It took seasons of layering—stacking building blocks, year after year—fostered by players who understood the value of laying the groundwork for those who would follow. Before Patrick Mahomes became the face of the franchise, there was Alex Smith — a steady veteran presence whose influence on a young Mahomes in 2017 proved invaluable. Smith's mentorship didn't just prepare Mahomes to take over; it shaped his understanding of leadership. 'The 66th Schedule' - Chiefs 2025 Schedule Breakdown | Defending The Kingdom Fast forward to today, and Mahomes has fully embraced that role. Heading into his ninth NFL season, he could easily skip voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs) — a decision many veteran quarterbacks across the league wouldn't be questioned for. But Mahomes shows up. So do Chris Jones. So does Travis Kelce . Their presence isn't just symbolic; it sends a message. 'I always say it's whenever you're the guy that's already got the gold jacket on,' Mahomes shared, emphasizing the influence of Kelce's commitment. 'If it's him or Chris Jones, and they're working hard, and they're showing what it takes to be great. It's easier for me to talk to the young guys and say, when they're tired, that they need to keep working, they need to keep pushing.' Their appearances at OTAs, despite having nothing to prove, demonstrate a standard that young players are quick to pick up on. Mahomes noted, 'They don't need to be here, and they're still gonna go out there and have success on the field. They take care of their bodies and work hard in the offseason. And so for them to still show up and set that standard, it sets the standard for everybody else that's going on the practice field. ' This is the heartbeat of the Chiefs' success: a self-sustaining system of accountability. Veteran leaders like Mahomes, Kelce, and Jones embody a winning mindset that influences the locker room beyond their individual accomplishments. When their playing days are over, the ripple effects of their leadership will still be felt — in every snap, in every rookie who remembers their example, and in a franchise that refuses to settle for anything less than greatness. Also Read: "Typical man": Josh Allen sparks curiosity among fans with bizarre golf bag ahead of wedding to Hailee Steinfeld
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
TruGolf Clarifies Nasdaq Compliance Plan and Provides Context to Equity Line of Credit
Salt Lake City, Utah, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TruGolf Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUG), a leading golf technology company, has clarified its plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing rules in response to shareholder inquiries. On August 19, 2024, TruGolf Holdings, Inc. received a written notification from the Listing Qualifications Department (the 'Staff') of the Nasdaq Stock Market ('Nasdaq') notifying the Company that, the Company's stockholders' equity was ($10,508,104), and therefore, the Company was not in compliance with Nasdaq's Listing Rule 5450(b)(1)(A), which requires a $10,000,000 minimum stockholders' equity standard (the 'Equity Rule'). On May 15, 2025, the Company presented a plan to the Nasdaq Hearings panel on how it plans to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing rules and requested an extension to execute on the plan. To date the Hearings panel has not rendered a determination. There can be no assurance that it will provide an extension or move to delist. The key provisions of the plan were: Chris Jones, CEO of TruGolf, had this to say about the plan. 'The Company will be holding a special meeting of shareholders on May 30th to vote on actions relating to this plan. However, since disclosure of all details of the plan, the Company has received multiple inquiries requesting clarification of the purpose of the Equity Line of Credit that was entered into as part of the plan.' As reported in the Company's first quarter Form 10-Q on May 15th. 'TruGolf has a strong cash position of greater than $10 million which is more than adequate to satisfy its current operating needs. The line was put in place in the event that a special situation or opportunity may arise in the future so the Company could avoid debt when financing its actions.' About TruGolf Holdings TruGolf is a golf technology company, committed to making golf, easy. From innovative uses for AI to build content and enhance its image and spatial analysis, to gamified golf improvement plans, TruGolf is an industry leader in the growing technological revolution in the sport of golf. Since its founding, TruGolf has redefined what is possible in golf through technology. TruGolf's suite of Hardware, Software, and Web Products make it easier to Play, Improve, and Enjoy the game of golf. Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, whether the Company's compliance plan will be accepted by Nasdaq and the Company's expected future cash needs. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading 'Risk Factors' in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website, For more information about our products and upcoming innovations, please visit Media Contacts: TruGolf: Michael Bacal: Phone: 917-886-9071; [email protected] Web: LinkedIn: @TruGolf
